About

With over 40 years of experience, James Taurinskas is a seasoned lawyer in South St. Paul, Minnesota, offering legal services in various areas including real estate, estate planning, and personal injury. James Taurinskas has been practicing law since 1972 in Minnesota and 1986 in Wisconsin. Alongside his law practice, he is also a licensed real estate broker since 1976. He has a strong presence in the community, having served as President twice of the South St. Paul Rotary Club and on the Board of Directors of the St. Paul Heritage and Festival Association. Currently, Jim provides legal counsel to several privately-held companies on matters of initial incorporation and corporate governance. He also advises clients on real estate issues, condemnation proceedings, estate planning options such as trusts and wills, as well as related matters like elder law, health care directives, powers of attorney, medical assistance, and probate/estate administration. A member of the Minnesota Association for Justice (Trial Lawyers Association) since 1983, Jim has represented numerous personal injury clients throughout his 38 years of legal practice. He is also listed on the Minnesota Supreme Court Neutral Roster as an Arbitrator and Mediator, actively participating in alternative dispute resolution.

Legal Issues

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

• Estate Administration
• General Civil

Certificates

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Minnesota Supreme Court Neutral Roster

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