Atty. Richard E. Shinofield
Richard E. Shinofield is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, business formation and shareholder/owner agreements.
Business Formation and Shareholder/Owner Agreements & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 59+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Shinofield at a Glance
Richard E. Shinofield is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Henson & Efron, P.A.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1967) and Minnesota (1967). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1969) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hennepin County, Minnesota State and Iowa State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Shinofield
- Richard E. Shinofield is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, business formation and shareholder/owner agreements
- Richard E. received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Richard E. practices at Henson & Efron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN
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Richard E. Shinofield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Shinofield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Business Formation in Minneapolis
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Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Minneapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
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 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.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose Richard E. Shinofield
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 Richard E. Shinofield's practice in the field of formation, business, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Shinofield brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Iowa and Minnesota, Richard E. Shinofield can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and m&a, Richard E. Shinofield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Richard E. Shinofield attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Richard E. Shinofield Handles in Minneapolis
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