James C. MacGillis

I am a business and employment law attorney licensed in MN and WI 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 was named a Rising Star multiple times by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, and since that time, a Super Lawyer.  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 has added additional shareholders 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 regularly volunteer with Legal Corps, a pro bono business clinic, and assist low income clients through the Volunteer Lawyers Network. SPECIALTIES   Business, Contract & Corporate law Mergers & Acquisitions Non-compete Agreements Severance Agreements Commercial Real Estate