Atty. Lea DeSouza Speeter

Atty. Lea DeSouza Speeter

Lea DeSouza Speeter is a lawyer practicing general practice, contracts, probate law and 2 other areas of law. Lea DeSouza received a B.A. degree from College of St.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Lea DeSouza Speeter at a glance

Lea DeSouza Speeter is a contracts, probate, and family law attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1985). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1985) and College of St. Thomas (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lea DeSouza Speeter is a lawyer practicing general practice, contracts, probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Lea DeSouza received a B.A. degree from College of St. Thomas in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Lea DeSouza practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Lea DeSouza Speeter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lea DeSouza Speeter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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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Where is Lea DeSouza Speeter's law office located?
Lea DeSouza Speeter's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lea DeSouza Speeter handle?
Lea DeSouza Speeter focuses on contracts, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Lea DeSouza Speeter practiced law?
Lea DeSouza Speeter has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Lea DeSouza Speeter go to law school?
Lea DeSouza Speeter earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
College of St. Thomas
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1985

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