Law Firm Overview

Lange Law Offices, P.L.C.

James R Lange, J.D., M.A.

Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and South Dakota

The idea that the best legal advice is found in the hallowed halls of mega law firms is countered by the existence of a network of highly qualified lawyers who have left these companies to work on a more personal basis. James Lange is one of these qualified, competent and experienced lawyers who work right in your neighborhood delivering legal assistance. Give him a call and you'll immediately notice how easy it is to work with him and the wealth of experience he brings to your situation. You'll also benefit from Jim's ability to handle a multitude of details at the same time while processing your case.

Business

Whether you're looking for business advice, litigation or assistance with tax questions, Jim can help you navigate the complicated issues of the laws that govern your specific situation. He has spent years honing his legal skills and brings a wealth of accounting, legal, engineering and management experience to bear on any difficult problem. If you are a small business in need of practical business advice relating to business agreements, contracts, insurance coverage disputes, employee issues or other service needs don't hesitate to give Jim a call. All initial interviews are free of charge.

Business Services include:

Business Transactions and General Real Estate

Entrepreneur Planning Services

Forming a business entity - Corporation, Limited Liability Company, S-Corp, finance, operations

Analysis of appropriate entity (corporation, LLC, LLP, Partnership, S Corporation, etc)

Analysis and tax planning and strategy and to answer any questions relating to entity selection and formation.

Creating documents for legal formation, bylaws or rules of operation, minutes of the governing board.

Application for state tax identification number, federal tax identification numbers, state unemployment insurance

Application and subscription agreement.

Shareholder Purchase and Control Agreement.

Patent, Copyright and Trademark issues of creation, control and protection.

Law

For me, litigation is exciting and challenging because each case is new and different, Jim said. However, he added, sometimes the things you look at become second nature because of experience with similar cases. Jim's strong background in tax helps him understand the issues surrounding, for example, estate planning. He can provide assistance to individuals, families and organizations in transferring small business assets to the next generation and, in effect, enhancing wealth. By crafting the appropriate estate vehicle, taxes are reduced and more of your hard earned wealth can be transferred to your loved ones, said Jim when asked to discuss wealth enhancement and planning.

Litigation Services include:

Estate Planning Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Health Care Directives, Family Limited Partnerships

Insurance Coverage Litigation Business Interruption Claims, Storm, Fire, Hail, Structure

Personal Injury Litigation Traffic, Construction Site or Workplace Accidents, Product Failures

Civil Litigation Lawsuits between two or more different people or organizations.

Jim has a range of experience ranging from the simplest to the most extreme. His litigation experience as well as his knowledge about the intricacies of finance and the law will be valuable in guiding your issue to a fair and satisfactory conclusion.

Tax

Jim has a strong background in Tax and has represented clients in disputes with the IRS, the Minnesota Department of Revenue and other state agencies. If you have a question relating to a dispute with any tax collection agency, give Jim a call now, before you say anything else to any tax collecting agent. Often times, various individuals or business enter into agreements with either the IRS or a state agency, and they are bombarded with letters and other bureaucratic paperwork. This avalanche of paper usually contains descriptions of your rights under the law, but no one makes sure you understand your rights. And people end up making agreements that are not in their best interests.

Tax services include:

Internal Revenue Service - IRS Tax & Audit Defense.

Past Debt Negotiation and Settlement with the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue.

Offers in Compromise Agreements to pay portions of past due tax debt

To settle the whole debt.

Preparing transactions involving transfer of ownership, such as:

Buying or selling a business.

Preparing complex tax returns.

Other services Jim can assist with include, planning for the distribution of income, allocation of capital gains, depreciation schedules as well as analysis of active, passive and/or ordinary income among others.

Areas of Practice

• Agriculture Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Business & Commercial Law
• Business Organizations
• Constitutional Law
• Contracts
• Elder Law
• Employment Law -- Employee
• Employment Law -- Employer
• Estate Planning
• Health & Health Care Law
• Insurance Law
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Products Liability Law
• Securities Law
• Taxation Law
• Trusts
• White Collar Crimes
• Wills

West Practice Categories

Agriculture Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law, Contracts, Business Organizations, Constitutional Law, White Collar Crimes, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts, Wills, Health & Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Products Liability Law, Securities Law, Taxation Law