St Cloud Attorneys

Attorneys in St Cloud, MN

McAlpine, James Print E-mail
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james_mcalpine.jpgJames S. McAlpine
Email: jmcalpine@quinlivan.com
Direct: (320) 258-7855

Mr. McAlpine joined the firm in 2002 and was elected a Shareholder in 2010. He has focused on working with clients in civil litigation defense, including primarily medical malpractice, premises liability, auto and governmental liability and land use. Prior to joining the firm he worked as a technical writer for an aviation software company in Minneapolis.
Education

The University of Minnesota, Mankato (B.S., 1998)
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2002)

Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2002
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2006
Wisconsin, 2009

Concentration
Professional Liability
Premises Liability
Long Term Care
Automobile
Land Use
Appellate Practice       

Member
Minnesota Defense Lawyer Association (MDLA Long Term Care Committee)
Minnesota State Bar Association
Stearns/Benton Bar Association       
Wisconsin State Bar Association

Recognition
Minnesota Rising Star Attorney, 2008, 2009, 2010       

Civic
Central Minnesota Volunteer Attorney Program - Pro Bono representation of clients
United Way of Central Minnesota - Campaign Cabinet Member
Monticello Mock Trial Attorney - Coach

Professional Activities
Minnesota Defense Lawyers New Members Program - Presenter       
co-author Employing the Advance Credit Settlement Device, Minnesota Defense Lawyer Magazine, Spring 2005
Amicus author to Minnesota Supreme Court, Meintsma v. Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., 684 N.W.2d 434 (Minn. 2004)

Jim works with the following staff members
Kristy R. Norton, Paralegal
Jody E. Boyer, Secretary