Atty. James W Rockwell

Atty. James W Rockwell

James W Rockwell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, dispute resolution. James received a B.A. degree from College of St.

Edina Edina 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James W Rockwell at a glance

James W Rockwell is a probate, estate planning, and litigation attorney based in Edina, Minnesota. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and Wisconsin (1982). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1976) and College of St. Thomas (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W Rockwell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, dispute resolution
  • James received a B.A. degree from College of St. Thomas in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Edina, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James W Rockwell's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James W Rockwell 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 W Rockwell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

James W Rockwell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Edina 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 W Rockwell

Where is James W Rockwell's law office located?
James W Rockwell's law practice is located in Edina, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W Rockwell handle?
James W Rockwell focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James W Rockwell practiced law?
James W Rockwell has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James W Rockwell go to law school?
James W Rockwell earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James W Rockwell for a consultation?
You can contact James W Rockwell 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 W Rockwell received?
James W Rockwell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1976
B.A.
College of St. Thomas
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1982

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