Atty. James Stephen Patterson

Atty. James Stephen Patterson

James Stephen Patterson is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Maple Plain Maple Plain 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About James Stephen Patterson at a glance

James Stephen Patterson is a Member based in Maple Plain, Minnesota, practicing at Sherman & Patterson, Ltd.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1996). Educated at J. Reuben Clark Law School (J.D., 1995) and Brigham Young University (B.A. Economics, 1992). Serands clients in Maple Plain, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Stephen Patterson is a lawyer practicing tax, employee benefits, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Sherman & Patterson, Ltd. in Maple Plain, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James Stephen Patterson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Stephen Patterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Stephen Patterson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Stephen Patterson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Maple Plain 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 Stephen Patterson

Where is James Stephen Patterson's law office located?
James Stephen Patterson's law practice is located in Maple Plain, Minnesota. The firm is Sherman & Patterson, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Patterson handle?
James Stephen Patterson focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James Stephen Patterson practiced law?
James Stephen Patterson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Stephen Patterson go to law school?
James Stephen Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Economics, 1992).
How can I contact James Stephen Patterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
J. Reuben Clark Law School
- 1995
B.A. Economics
Brigham Young University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1996

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