Atty. John M Ophaug
John M Ophaug is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, estate planning and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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John M Ophaug is a Retired Partner based in Northfield, Minnesota, practicing at Schmitz, Ophaug, Blumhoefer & Yahnke, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1975) and Carleton College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Northfield, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M Ophaug is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, estate planning and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- John practices at Schmitz, Ophaug, Blumhoefer & Yahnke, LLP in Northfield, MN
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John M Ophaug is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John M Ophaug is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
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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 Northfield 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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