James Hess

As the founder of Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A., I have over 20 years of legal experience and focus primarily on business and real estate law. I spend significant time handling commercial transactions for businesses, banks and title insurers and represent numerous clients in the litigation of contract, business and real estate matters. I also practie in the areas of estate planning and probate. In my spare time, I love nordic skiing and am an avid fisherman/outdoorsman. I enjoy spending time with my two sons at our cabin in Ely, Minnesota.

I’m currently serving as vice president of the Upper Mississippi Smallmouth Club. I also serve on the Elk River “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” Committee for Business and Employment.. I also have served as a ski parent/ assistant coach for the Minnesota Youth Cross Country Ski League.


Representative Clients:

The Bank of Elk River, a Minnesota corporation

M&O Fabricating, Inc.

Old Republic National Title Insurance Corporation

SRW Products, Inc., a Nevada corporation

Elk River Chamber of Commerce, 2000 - present. Graduate of the Elk River Leadership program.

Pro-bono legal services through Central Minnesota Legal Services 1997 - present. Recipient of Letters of Commendation from three Governors.

Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Qualified MN State Arbitrator.