JAMES SELMER

James Selmer’s primary strength is his exceptional ability to understand his clients’ needs.  At the same time, he has a sharp ability to assess the true objectives of his clients’ adversaries.  James applies his unique skills to both litigation and transactional matters, regardless of whether a case presents simple or complex issues.  He analyzes client matters meticulously, taking the time to know his clients’ strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the opponent, in order to serve his clients’ best interests.

 James has more than 40 years’ experience handling a variety of transactional matters as well as complex multiparty cases in state and federal district courts. He has extensive experience in virtually all phases of the litigation process from pretrial to trial to the appellate level. He focuses his practice in the areas of insurance litigation, business and commercial litigation, general liability claims, contracts, labor and employment law, and real estate matters, including eminent domain, condemnation litigation and title opinions.

His use of sound judgment and common sense, along with effective communication, negotiation and trial skills, have yielded numerous favorable results for his clients throughout the years.

 

Areas of Focus

  • Commercial Litigation & Complex Business Disputes

  • General Liability & Negligence Claims

  • Insurance Defense & Related Issues

  • Products Liability

  • Employment Law & Investigations

  • Real Estate Litigation, including Eminent Domain/Condemnation

Admissions

  • Minnesota – all State and Federal courts

  • Wisconsin – all State and Federal courts

  • Illinois Federal District Court Eastern District Courts

  • Florida - United States District Court

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • NAMWOLF - National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms

  • Claims Litigation Alliance

  • Defense Research Institute

  • Minnesota Association Black Lawyers

  • North Central Minority Supplies Diversity Council

  • Past Interim Commissioner Minnesota State Lottery Commission

Education

  • JD, University of Wisconsin

  • BA, University of Wisconsin