Atty. Jonathan Paul Sanstead

Atty. Jonathan Paul Sanstead

Jonathan Paul Sanstead is a lawyer practicing commercial law, intellectual property law, business law and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from St.

Bismarck Bismarck 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Paul Sanstead at a glance

Jonathan Paul Sanstead is a business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Bismarck, North Dakota. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1995), U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1998), and U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1995) and St. Cloud State University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar Association of North Dakota American Bar Association. Serands clients in Bismarck, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Paul Sanstead is a lawyer practicing commercial law, intellectual property law, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from St. Cloud State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Jonathan practices in Bismarck, ND

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Paul Sanstead's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Paul Sanstead 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.

Jonathan Paul Sanstead is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Dakota →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jonathan Paul Sanstead is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Dakota →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jonathan Paul Sanstead is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

Practicing law in North Dakota. Legal matters in North Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bismarck are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Dakota 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 North Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Paul Sanstead

Where is Jonathan Paul Sanstead's law office located?
Jonathan Paul Sanstead's law practice is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Paul Sanstead handle?
Jonathan Paul Sanstead focuses on business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Jonathan Paul Sanstead practiced law?
Jonathan Paul Sanstead has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Jonathan Paul Sanstead go to law school?
Jonathan Paul Sanstead earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Jonathan Paul Sanstead for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan Paul Sanstead 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 Jonathan Paul Sanstead received?
Jonathan Paul Sanstead's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1995
B.A.
St. Cloud State University
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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