James MacGillis
Minneapolis, MN
Licensed for 23 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
Spanish
About
I am a business and employment law attorney focusing on the business, employment and litigation needs of entrepreneurs and growing businesses. I frequently advise clients on mergers & acquisitions, employment agreements, non compete and severance agreements, and trademark and copyright disputes.My transactional background, coupled with my understanding of and experience in pursuing litigation when necessary, is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized businesses that need their legal concerns addressed promptly, efficiently, and effectively. I pride myself on exceeding my clients’ expectations. My responsiveness, creativity and ability to efficiently evaluate, advise and advocate for clients has earned me the respect of peers, as I have been named a Rising Star multiple times by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1997, where I was a managing editor for the Minnesota Law Review. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, I joined the Hinshaw & Culbertson law firm in its Minneapolis office, practicing primarily in business and corporate law. I am a founding partner of Trepanier & MacGillis P.A., which added a shareholder in 2013 and is now known as Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A.I have spoken before classes at the University of St. Thomas New Venture MBA Program. I am currently co-chairman of the Lawyer Referral & Information Service of the Hennepin County Bar Association, and am a former member of the Board of Directors of Americoach, a Twin Cities-based nonprofit. I regularly volunteer with the Hennepin County Self-Help Expungement Clinic, and assist low income clients through the Volunteer Lawyers Network.SPECIALTIESBusiness, Contract & Corporate lawEmployment LawMergers & AcquisitionsNon-compete AgreementsSeverance AgreementsCopyrights & TrademarksTrade Secret Disputes
Practices Areas
Business
Litigation
Employment and labor
Language
Spanish
Contact
Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A.310 Fourth Avenue SouthSuite 8000Minneapolis, MN, 55415310 Fourth Avenue SouthSuite 8000Suite 8000Minneapolis, MN, 55415
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I turned to Jim MacGillis for help at the recommendation of a friend. Jim expertly negotiated my dispute bringing resolution quickly. Jim and his staff were very prompt with all communications and guided me well regarding the expected process. Thanks to Jim’s action, my desired outcome was achieved and I can focus again on the important aspects of life – my family. I highly recommend Jim MacGillis.
We have been with Jim since 2007. He is very professional, knowledgeable, resourceful and a well communicator. He has helped us in many real estate negotiations. Jim always gets back to us in a timely fashion and reviews all of our contracts to the tee. If you have problems and want to get some sleep at night. This is the guy you want on your side in all contracts, transactions or disputes. We are very grateful to have Mr Jim Macgillis part of our team.
Mr. MacGillis and his law firm provided me with excellent legal assistance. He was prompt with communications, both with answering my questions, and keeping me up to date on the progression of our case. He included me in all decisions, and made it a very simple process for me. His knowledge, and the contributions from the staff at Trepanier and MacGillis, were directly responsible for the positive result I was seeking.
Mr. MacGillis helped me with a partnership dispute. Jim fought hard for my rights. He is relentless with attention to detail and pursute of a resolution that met my needs. Jim represented me well in court and settlement negioations.
James recently handled the incorporation of my business and provides ongoing consulting. I was extremely impressed with how smoothly the incorporation process went. Jim is always both accessable and knowledgable whenever a business law question arises.
We have used Trepanier & MacGillis on several occasions and have been extremely satisfied with the results. Jim is a great resource and trusted adviser for our company.
I turned to Jim MacGillis for help at the recommendation of a friend. Jim expertly negotiated my dispute bringing resolution quickly. Jim and his staff were very prompt with all communications and guided me well regarding the expected process. Thanks to Jim’s action, my desired outcome was achieved and I can focus again on the important aspects of life – my family. I highly recommend Jim MacGillis.
We have been with Jim since 2007. He is very professional, knowledgeable, resourceful and a well communicator. He has helped us in many real estate negotiations. Jim always gets back to us in a timely fashion and reviews all of our contracts to the tee. If you have problems and want to get some sleep at night. This is the guy you want on your side in all contracts, transactions or disputes. We are very grateful to have Mr Jim Macgillis part of our team.
Mr. MacGillis and his law firm provided me with excellent legal assistance. He was prompt with communications, both with answering my questions, and keeping me up to date on the progression of our case. He included me in all decisions, and made it a very simple process for me. His knowledge, and the contributions from the staff at Trepanier and MacGillis, were directly responsible for the positive result I was seeking.
Mr. MacGillis helped me with a partnership dispute. Jim fought hard for my rights. He is relentless with attention to detail and pursute of a resolution that met my needs. Jim represented me well in court and settlement negioations.
James recently handled the incorporation of my business and provides ongoing consulting. I was extremely impressed with how smoothly the incorporation process went. Jim is always both accessable and knowledgable whenever a business law question arises.
We have used Trepanier & MacGillis on several occasions and have been extremely satisfied with the results. Jim is a great resource and trusted adviser for our company.
I turned to Jim MacGillis for help at the recommendation of a friend. Jim expertly negotiated my dispute bringing resolution quickly. Jim and his staff were very prompt with all communications and guided me well regarding the expected process. Thanks to Jim’s action, my desired outcome was achieved and I can focus again on the important aspects of life – my family. I highly recommend Jim MacGillis.
We have been with Jim since 2007. He is very professional, knowledgeable, resourceful and a well communicator. He has helped us in many real estate negotiations. Jim always gets back to us in a timely fashion and reviews all of our contracts to the tee. If you have problems and want to get some sleep at night. This is the guy you want on your side in all contracts, transactions or disputes. We are very grateful to have Mr Jim Macgillis part of our team.
Mr. MacGillis and his law firm provided me with excellent legal assistance. He was prompt with communications, both with answering my questions, and keeping me up to date on the progression of our case. He included me in all decisions, and made it a very simple process for me. His knowledge, and the contributions from the staff at Trepanier and MacGillis, were directly responsible for the positive result I was seeking.
Mr. MacGillis helped me with a partnership dispute. Jim fought hard for my rights. He is relentless with attention to detail and pursute of a resolution that met my needs. Jim represented me well in court and settlement negioations.
James recently handled the incorporation of my business and provides ongoing consulting. I was extremely impressed with how smoothly the incorporation process went. Jim is always both accessable and knowledgable whenever a business law question arises.
We have used Trepanier & MacGillis on several occasions and have been extremely satisfied with the results. Jim is a great resource and trusted adviser for our company.