Atty. James Robert Walston

Atty. James Robert Walston

James Robert Walston is a lawyer practicing real estate, banking law, finance and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Robert Walston at a glance

James Robert Walston is a business, real estate, and creditor rights attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1985), and South Dakota (2008). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Nebraska at Lincoln (B.A. Political, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of First Judicial District, Hennepin County and Minnesota State Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Robert Walston is a lawyer practicing real estate, banking law, finance and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Walston's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Robert Walston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Robert Walston is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James Robert Walston is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Robert Walston

Where is James Robert Walston's law office located?
James Robert Walston's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Walston handle?
James Robert Walston focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Robert Walston practiced law?
James Robert Walston has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Robert Walston go to law school?
James Robert Walston earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Political, 1982).
How can I contact James Robert Walston for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Robert Walston received?
James Robert Walston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1985
B.A. Political
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
South Dakota
Admitted: 2008

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