Atty. James S Pikala

Atty. James S Pikala

James S Pikala is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, administrative agency practice. James received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About James S Pikala at a glance

James S Pikala is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on workers comp and government. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980). Educated at Hamline University (J.D., 1979) and University of Minnesota (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James S Pikala is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, administrative agency practice
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Minnesota in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James S Pikala's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James S Pikala is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Minnesota →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James S Pikala is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 S Pikala

Where is James S Pikala's law office located?
James S Pikala's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Pikala handle?
James S Pikala focuses on workers comp, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James S Pikala practiced law?
James S Pikala has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James S Pikala go to law school?
James S Pikala earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact James S Pikala for a consultation?
You can contact James S Pikala 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 S Pikala received?
James S Pikala's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hamline University
- 1979
B.S.
University of Minnesota
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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