Atty. Mark W Westra

Atty. Mark W Westra

Mark W Westra is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, equipment finance and leasing, bankruptcy, workout and loan restructuring and 7 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark W Westra at a glance

Mark W Westra is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Fabyanske Westra Hart & Thomson P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1974). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1974) and Macalester College (B.A. Economics, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark W Westra is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, equipment finance and leasing, bankruptcy, workout and loan restructuring and 7 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Mark practices at Fabyanske Westra Hart & Thomson P.A. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Mark W Westra's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark W Westra 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.

Mark W Westra is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

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

Mark W Westra is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Mark W Westra is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Minnesota →

Commercial Real Estate

Mark W Westra is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Minnesota →

Land Use & Zoning

Mark W Westra is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Mark W Westra

Where is Mark W Westra's law office located?
Mark W Westra's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Fabyanske Westra Hart & Thomson P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark W Westra handle?
Mark W Westra focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Mark W Westra practiced law?
Mark W Westra has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Mark W Westra go to law school?
Mark W Westra earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Economics, 1968).
How can I contact Mark W Westra for a consultation?
You can contact Mark W Westra 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 Mark W Westra received?
Mark W Westra's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1974
B.A. Economics
Macalester College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1974

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