James Hess

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James Hess: Attorney with Hess & Jendro Law Office, P.A.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

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.
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Areas of Practice (29)

  • Business and Corporate Practice
  • Civil and Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Real Estate
  • Collections
  • Buying or Selling a Home
  • Banking and Finance
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Enterprises
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Franchises and Franchising
  • Limited Liability Companies Law
  • Partnerships Law
  • Small Business Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions / Divestitures
  • Buying or Selling a Business
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • General Business Law
  • Contracts
  • Lawsuits (Business Litigation)
  • Buying or Selling
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Starting a Business (Business Formation)
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 13
  • Child Support
  • Harassment
  • Real Estate Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., Economics, 1988
Law School Attended:
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Minnesota; 1994, United States District Court, District of Minnesota; 1994, United States Court of Appeals; 1998, United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Memberships:
Minnesota State Bar Association.
Reported Cases:
Veerkamp v. Farmers Cooperative Creamery, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, 573 N.W.2d 715 (Minn. Ct. App. 1998).; Zimmerman v. Meyer, A04-1567, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2005 WL 1270742, May 31, 2005.; Nelson v. Woodlands National Bank, A05-1739, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, no citation, June 6, 2006.
ISLN:
900055537

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Peer Reviews

4.1/5.0 (3 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    3.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0
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We had a great experience and would highly recommend Jim Hess and his staff. He made sure we understood everything and that we were at ease with our decisions. He made sure all our questions were an...

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