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Jim Ballentine spent 12 years in pastoral ministry before going to law school. During his years in ministry, he learned that lawyers were necessary players in solving people's problems, including those associated with personal injuries. Jim enrolled in William Mitchell College of Law, graduating in 1990. Jim enjoys the rewarding experience of representing injured individuals and families through motion and appellate work. Jim has been married to Marva since 1971 and they have three adult children. AREAS OF PRACTICE: Motion and Appellate Practice BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS: Minnesota State Bar, 1990 U.S. Federal District Court - District of Minnesota, 1990 EDUCATION: William Mitchell College of Law, 1990 Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, MN 1974 Pillsbury College, Owatonna, MN 1970 Tyler High School, Tyler, MN 1966 JOINED FIRM: 1990 PAST EMPLOYMENT: Pastor, New Testament Baptist Church, West Yarmouth, Mass, 1978-86 Pastor, Farmington Avenue Baptist Church, West Hartford, CT 1974-78 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association William Mitchell College of Law Instructor Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America Christian Legal Society American Arbitration Association HOMETOWN: Tyler, Minnesota INTERESTS: Running, reading, traveling with spouse and children, involvement in church activities. |
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