David W. Jacobsen
About David
Biography
I am truly fortunate to have the opportunity to advise and advocate for our exceptional clients, many of whom are our friends and neighbors. I ask clients what we are doing right and what can we improve. Many of our clients come via referral from other lawyers.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A.
158 Water Street N #1, Northfield, MN, 55057
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David W. Jacobsen's Reviews
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9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Tami | July 09, 2013 | Business
David Jacobsen does excellent work!
David Jacobsen assisted me with drafting a non-compete/contractor agreement for my business. He was very thorough and knowledgable making sure to account for every aspect of my business. He answered questions I didn't even know I had! I would recommend David to anyone!
David W. Jacobsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"David's office does an excellent job handling all types of real estate transactions. He is my go-to source for any real estate problems or questions I have."
"I endorse this lawyer."
General practice lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Tax lawyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
2009
Cali Award, Advanced Trial Advocacy
2008
Dean's List (2) semesters, WMCL's Dean Janus
2007
Kirwin Award nominee for Professionalism, WRAP small group
Work Experience
2011 - 2020
Founding Partner/Attorney, Hero, Jorstad & Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A.
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Law Office of David W. Jacobsen, LLC
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Minneapolis City Attorney's Office-Criminal Division
2007 - 2008
Legal Assistant, Law Office of Richard G. McGee
Associations
2016 - Present
Northfield SertomaMember
2015 - Present
Rice County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2009 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
1st District Bar Association (MSBA)Member
2016 - 2020
Northfield Enterprise CenterBoard of Directors
2015 - 2016
A.F.& A.M. Lodge 34 (Cannon Falls)Senior Warden
2014 - 2015
Challenges to the Practice of Law Task Force (MSBA)Member
2013 - 2016
Northfield SertomaSecretary
2013 - 2014
A.F.& A.M. Lodge 34 (Cannon Falls)Junior Warden
2012 - 2013
Northfield SertomaMember
2012 - 2013
A.F. & A.M. Lodge 34 (Cannon Falls)Senior Deacon
2011 - 2015
Rice County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2018
Osman Shrine (Saint Paul)Member
2010 - 2017
Kenyon Area Business AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
Kenyon Area Business AssociationPresident
2010 - 2012
A.F. & A.M. Lodge 34 (Cannon Falls)Junior Deacon
2010 - 2011
Kenyon Lion's Club (Kenyon)Member
2010 - 2011
Business Networking International (Rice River Chapter)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Jury verdict for client
Convicted
Case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Summary Judgment granted. Judgement for client in amount of $17K
Felony Assault Dismissed, Client Pled to Misdemeanor Assault
Case Dimissed.
Case Dismissed.
Education
2009
Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Estate Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
How to remove my brothers girlfriend from our parents house.?
03 Mar 2019
How significant is probate in MN... does it vary a lot by county?
02 Feb 2018
I am half owner of a cabin with minimal land that was gifted to me and my sibling equally. Can my sibling force sale the cabin?
11 Mar 2017