Atty. Richard A Kaplan

Atty. Richard A Kaplan

Mr. Richard A Kaplan is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, mediation, arbitration and 1 other area of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Richard A Kaplan at a glance

Richard A Kaplan is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at The Law Office of Madge Thorsen. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1976), District of Columbia (1979), and Utah (2011). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1976) and George Washington University (B.B.A. Harvard, 1968). Active member of American Bar Association Minnesota State Bar Association. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard A Kaplan is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, mediation, arbitration and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Richard practices at The Law Office of Madge Thorsen in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard A Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard A Kaplan 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.

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Civil Litigation

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

Richard A Kaplan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard A Kaplan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Richard A Kaplan

Where is Richard A Kaplan's law office located?
Richard A Kaplan's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is The Law Office of Madge Thorsen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard A Kaplan handle?
Richard A Kaplan focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Richard A Kaplan practiced law?
Richard A Kaplan has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Richard A Kaplan go to law school?
Richard A Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.B.A. Harvard, 1968).
How can I contact Richard A Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1976
B.B.A. Harvard
George Washington University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Utah
Admitted: 2011

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