Atty. James T. Hanvik

Atty. James T. Hanvik

James T. Hanvik is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business & commercial law, construction law and 7 other areas of law.

St. Louis Park St. Louis Park 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Hanvik at a glance

James T. Hanvik is a Member based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, practicing at Bassford Hanvik, PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, contracts, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1984) and U.S. Court of International Trade (1988). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota (J.D., 1984) and University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota B.A. English (—). Serands clients in St. Louis Park, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James T. Hanvik is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business & commercial law, construction law and 7 other areas of law
  • James T. received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James T. practices at Bassford Hanvik, PLLC in St. Louis Park, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Hanvik's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James T. Hanvik is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Minnesota →

Contracts

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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.

James T. Hanvik is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 St. Louis Park 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 T. Hanvik

Where is James T. Hanvik's law office located?
James T. Hanvik's law practice is located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The firm is Bassford Hanvik, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Hanvik handle?
James T. Hanvik focuses on divorce, car accidents, contracts, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James T. Hanvik practiced law?
James T. Hanvik has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James T. Hanvik go to law school?
James T. Hanvik earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (—).
How can I contact James T. Hanvik for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- 1984
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1988

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