Atty. Janet C Werness

Atty. Janet C Werness

Janet C Werness is a lawyer practicing family law, indian child welfare act. Janet received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Janet C Werness at a glance

Janet C Werness is a Southern MN Reg. Legal Servs. SMRLS based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1977). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1977) and Macalester College (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Janet C Werness is a lawyer practicing family law, indian child welfare act
  • Janet received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Janet practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Janet C Werness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janet C Werness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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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 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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Where is Janet C Werness's law office located?
Janet C Werness's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janet C Werness handle?
Janet C Werness focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Janet C Werness practiced law?
Janet C Werness has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Janet C Werness go to law school?
Janet C Werness earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1977
B.A.
Macalester College
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1977

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