Atty. Jay Allen Tentinger

Atty. Jay Allen Tentinger

Jay Allen Tentinger is a lawyer practicing small business law, employer defense, insurance defense and 7 other areas of law. Jay received a B.S. degree from Westmar College in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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About Jay Allen Tentinger at a glance

Jay Allen Tentinger is an Of Counsel based in Apple Valley, Minnesota, practicing at Tentinger Law Firm, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, family law, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1980), Nebraska (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1984), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1984). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Westmar College (B.S. Northern, 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Minnesota State Bar Association Dakota County Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association Nebraska State Bar Association. Serands clients in Apple Valley, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Allen Tentinger is a lawyer practicing small business law, employer defense, insurance defense and 7 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.S. degree from Westmar College in 1971, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Jay practices at Tentinger Law Firm, P.A. in Apple Valley, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Allen Tentinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Allen Tentinger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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

Jay Allen Tentinger is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Minnesota →

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.

Jay Allen Tentinger 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.

Jay Allen Tentinger is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

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

Jay Allen Tentinger 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.

Jay Allen Tentinger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Apple Valley 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 Jay Allen Tentinger

Where is Jay Allen Tentinger's law office located?
Jay Allen Tentinger's law practice is located in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The firm is Tentinger Law Firm, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Allen Tentinger handle?
Jay Allen Tentinger focuses on car accidents, personal injury, family law, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Jay Allen Tentinger practiced law?
Jay Allen Tentinger has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Jay Allen Tentinger go to law school?
Jay Allen Tentinger earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S. Northern, 1971).
How can I contact Jay Allen Tentinger for a consultation?
You can contact Jay Allen Tentinger 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 Jay Allen Tentinger received?
Jay Allen Tentinger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Hamline University School of Law
- 1976
B.S. Northern
Westmar College
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1980
Nebraska
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
Minnesota
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1987

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