Atty. Michael J Patchin
Michael J Patchin is a lawyer practicing residential, commercial, business and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.B. degree from University of Minnesota in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Virginia, MN · 50+ Years Experience
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About Michael J Patchin at a Glance
Michael J Patchin is a Member based in Virginia, Minnesota, practicing at Colosimo, Patchin, Kearney & Brunfelt, Ltd.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1976). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1976) and University of Minnesota (B.S.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Range and Minnesota State Bar Associations Range Probate and Estate Planning Council. Serves clients in Virginia, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J Patchin
- Michael J Patchin is a lawyer practicing residential, commercial, business and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S.B. degree from University of Minnesota in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Michael practices at Colosimo, Patchin, Kearney & Brunfelt, Ltd. in Virginia, MN
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Michael J Patchin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J Patchin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Virginia.
Probate in Virginia
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Business & Corporate Law in Virginia
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Power of Attorney in Virginia
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Virginia
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 Virginia 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 venue, 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.
Virginia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Virginia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Virginia Choose Michael J Patchin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael J Patchin's practice in the field of probate, business, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J Patchin brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, business, and poa, Michael J Patchin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Virginia
A Virginia-based practice means Michael J Patchin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael J Patchin Handles in Virginia
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