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Atty. John Thomas Messerly

Atty. John Thomas Messerly

John Thomas Messerly is a lawyer practicing estate planning-trusts, wills, litigation and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Maple Grove Maple Grove 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Messerly at a glance

John Thomas Messerly is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Minnesota US District Court, Sourthern District of Iowa (2008). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2008) and Iowa State University (B.A. Political, 2005). Serands clients in Maple Grove, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Thomas Messerly is a lawyer practicing estate planning-trusts, wills, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • John practices in Maple Grove, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Messerly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Messerly handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

John Thomas Messerly is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

John Thomas Messerly is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

Probate

John Thomas Messerly is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

John Thomas Messerly is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Thomas Messerly 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 Maple Grove 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 John Thomas Messerly

Where is John Thomas Messerly's law office located?
John Thomas Messerly's law practice is located in Maple Grove, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Messerly handle?
John Thomas Messerly focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John Thomas Messerly practiced law?
John Thomas Messerly has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did John Thomas Messerly go to law school?
John Thomas Messerly earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Political, 2005).
How can I contact John Thomas Messerly for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2008
B.A. Political
Iowa State University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Minnesota US District Court, Sourthern District of Iowa
Admitted: 2008

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