Atty. James William McGill

Atty. James William McGill

James William McGill is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, bankruptcy, arbitration and 15 other areas of law. James received a M.S. degree from Bemidji State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Hackensack Hackensack 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James William McGill at a glance

James William McGill is a divorce, wills, trusts, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Hackensack, Minnesota. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1988). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1987) and Bemidji State University (M.S. Drake, 1983). Serands clients in Hackensack, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William McGill is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, bankruptcy, arbitration and 15 other areas of law
  • James received a M.S. degree from Bemidji State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices in Hackensack, MN

Practice Areas Explained

James William McGill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William McGill 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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Wills

James William McGill is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

James William McGill is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.

James William McGill is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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 William McGill is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Hackensack 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 William McGill

Where is James William McGill's law office located?
James William McGill's law practice is located in Hackensack, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William McGill handle?
James William McGill focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has James William McGill practiced law?
James William McGill has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James William McGill go to law school?
James William McGill earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (M.S. Drake, 1983).
How can I contact James William McGill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1987
M.S. Drake
Bemidji State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1988

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