Atty. R Lawrence Purdy

Atty. R Lawrence Purdy

R Lawrence Purdy is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, litigation and 7 other areas of law. R received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About R Lawrence Purdy at a glance

R Lawrence Purdy is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Maslon LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1985). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1977) and United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • R Lawrence Purdy is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • R received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • R practices at Maslon LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

R Lawrence Purdy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R Lawrence Purdy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

R Lawrence Purdy is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

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

R Lawrence Purdy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Class Action

R Lawrence Purdy is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Minnesota →

Product Liability

R Lawrence Purdy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

R Lawrence Purdy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 R Lawrence Purdy

Where is R Lawrence Purdy's law office located?
R Lawrence Purdy's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Maslon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R Lawrence Purdy handle?
R Lawrence Purdy focuses on estate planning, real estate, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has R Lawrence Purdy practiced law?
R Lawrence Purdy has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did R Lawrence Purdy go to law school?
R Lawrence Purdy earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact R Lawrence Purdy for a consultation?
You can contact R Lawrence Purdy 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 R Lawrence Purdy received?
R Lawrence Purdy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1977
B.S.
United States Naval Academy
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2003

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