James J. Vedder

Member

Minneapolis

(612) 877-5294

(612) 260-9080

Recent News:

Am Law 100 Firm Cozen O’Connor Finalizes its Merger with Minneapolis-based Moss & Barnett

Cozen O’Connor has completed its acquisition by merger of Moss & Barnett, one of Minnesota’s leading law firms, adding more than 50 attorneys and bringing the overall roster to over 1,000 attorneys.

Jim has significant trial and settlement experience in complex marital dissolution matters, including the division of marital and nonmarital assets, the division of closely held businesses, spousal maintenance, child support, and custody issues. He brings a compassionate approach to difficult family law cases in both alternative dispute resolution forums and litigation.

Clients seek Jim's counsel on antenuptial and postnuptial agreements, business valuation litigation, complex litigation and settlement of marital and nonmarital assets, complex nonmarital tracing, spousal maintenance and child support, custody settlement and litigation, settlement negotiations, and appeals.

Jim joined the firm along with his colleague from Moss & Barnett in 2026. Previously, Jim clerked for Hennepin County District Court Judge Mary DuFresne. In addition to participating in landmark family law cases in Minnesota, he contributes articles on family law topics to professional journals and lectures on a multitude of family law issues. He earned his J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

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News

Am Law 100 Firm Cozen O’Connor Finalizes its Merger with Minneapolis-based Moss & Barnett

January 05, 2026

Cozen O’Connor has completed its acquisition by merger of Moss & Barnett, one of Minnesota’s leading law firms, adding more than 50 attorneys and bringing the overall roster to over 1,000 attorneys.

Practice Areas

Education

  • Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 1999
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, B.A., 1996

Awards & Honors

The Best Lawyers in America (2015-present)

The Best Lawyers in America, “Lawyer of the Year,” Family Law, Minneapolis (2023)

Top 100 list, Minnesota Super Lawyers (2015-present)

Minnesota Super Lawyers (2012-present)

Minnesota Rising Stars (2004-2011)

  • Minnesota

Minnesota State Bar Association

Hennepin County Bar Association (former member, Family Law Executive Committee)

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow and member, Board of Managers

Minnesota Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, President (2023-Present); President Elect (2021-2023)

Board member, Courage Kenny Foundation