In addition to his trial skills, Jim has been involved in alternative dispute resolution since 1970. He has served as a sole arbitrator and as a panel arbitrator for cases with the American Arbitration Association. He is licensed to serve as Rule 114 qualified Neutral.

For 25 years, Jim practiced in the Litigation Department of Doherty, Rumble and Butler prior to that firm ceasing operations. During that time he was both an associate and shareholder and he served as the head of the litigation department for a two-year period. From 1999 to 2000, Jim served as Assistant Attorney General in both the Antitrust Division and the Commercial and Construction Division of the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General. From 2001 until its close in 2007, he was a member of the law firm of Rider Bennett.

Jim can be reached at 763-259-3428 or at crassweller@kwgc-law.com.

Education:
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D. cum laude
University of Minnesota, B.A.

Admissions:
Minnesota, 1970
Colorado, 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1988
U.S. Supreme Court, 1988

Practice Areas:
Complex Commercial Litigation
Insurance Litigation
Products Liability
Construction Litigation

Activities:
Outside of law, Jim supports the community by serving as a volunteer cross-country and track and field coach at a local high school. He is a member of the Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee.