Atty. Jay L Swanson

Atty. Jay L Swanson

Jay L Swanson is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, business, corporate and securities law and 3 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay L Swanson at a glance

Jay L Swanson is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1979). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1979) and Carleton College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay L Swanson is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, business, corporate and securities law and 3 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Jay practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Jay L Swanson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Jay L Swanson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →

Securities Law

Jay L Swanson is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay L Swanson

Where is Jay L Swanson's law office located?
Jay L Swanson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay L Swanson handle?
Jay L Swanson focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Jay L Swanson practiced law?
Jay L Swanson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Jay L Swanson go to law school?
Jay L Swanson earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Jay L Swanson for a consultation?
You can contact Jay L Swanson 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 L Swanson received?
Jay L Swanson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1979

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