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Jim’s practice is focused on commercial real estate, including real estate purchases, sales and financings, as well as commercial leasing, construction law, mechanic’s liens, commercial development, land use, eminent domain, taxation and title matters.In his financial institutions practice, Jim handles commercial-lending transactions and provides solution-oriented counsel on matters pertaining to payment of debt obligations. He is often consulted by clients and other Lindquist & Vennum attorneys for support and insight on real estate and credit matters that have progressed to litigation. In addition, he serves as general counsel to many companies and financial institutions on all operational aspects of their business activities that involve legal issues.Jim’s long-term clients appreciate his practical, results-focused approach because it leads to efficient and economical conclusion of legal matters. One client says that Jim puts the law in its place that is, he focuses on issues from the perspectives most important to clients and minimizes time spent on other matters. Clients also praise him for listening and thinking more than talking and for communicating in business language instead of legal jargon.Jim is certified as a Real Property Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. | 