Atty. James R Behrenbrinker

Atty. James R Behrenbrinker

James R Behrenbrinker is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury law, discrimination and employment law and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota at Minneapolis in 1972, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About James R Behrenbrinker at a glance

James R Behrenbrinker is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Schaefer Law Firm LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1996). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Minnesota at Minneapolis (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James R Behrenbrinker is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury law, discrimination and employment law and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota at Minneapolis in 1972, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Schaefer Law Firm LLC in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James R Behrenbrinker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R Behrenbrinker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James R Behrenbrinker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James R Behrenbrinker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

James R Behrenbrinker is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R Behrenbrinker

Where is James R Behrenbrinker's law office located?
James R Behrenbrinker's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Schaefer Law Firm LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R Behrenbrinker handle?
James R Behrenbrinker focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James R Behrenbrinker practiced law?
James R Behrenbrinker has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James R Behrenbrinker go to law school?
James R Behrenbrinker earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact James R Behrenbrinker for a consultation?
You can contact James R Behrenbrinker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James R Behrenbrinker received?
James R Behrenbrinker's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1987
B.S.
University of Minnesota at Minneapolis
- 1972

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1996
Court of Central Jurisdiction for the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians
Admitted: 2001

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