James W. Brehl

Contact:
E-Mail: jwbrehl@martinsquires.com
Direct Dial: 651-767-3745

Bar Admissions: Minnesota and Various Federal Courts

Law School: University of Michigan, 1959

College: University of Notre Dame, B.S. Engineering, 1956

Professional Activities & Memberships:

  • Ramsey County Bar Association
    • Executive Council, 1977-1980 & 1987-1990
    • President, 1993-1994
  • Minnesota State Bar Association
    • Executive Committee, 1996-1997
    • Board of Governors, 1996-1999
    • Chair, ADR Section, 2001-2003
  • American Bar Association, 1963-2000
  • Washington County Bar Association
  • Qualified Neutral (Mediator and Arbitrator) Under Rule 114 of the MN General Rules of Practice

Honors & Distinctions:

  • WCCO Good Neighbor, 1968
  • Real Estate Specialist Certification, Minnesota State Bar Association, 1990-2001
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation, 1994-present
  • Superlawyer, ADR and Real Estate, Minnesota Journal of Law & Politics, 1996, 1997, and 1998
  • Selected as Leading Minnesota Attorney, 1998

Outside Activities:

  • Chair, Minnesota Builder’s Advisory Council, Minnesota Department of Commerce, 1991-1995
  • City of Afton Planning Commission, 1974-1994
  • Trustee, Board of Visitation School, 198 1-1985 & 1987-1993
  • Director and Vice Chair, St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, 1986-1990
  • Director, Granville House, Inc., 1985-1994
  • Past Member of Boards of Various Community and Nonprofit Organizations