$ 250-250 per hour
Derek Allen Trosvig
About Derek
Biography
An experienced attorney with diverse legal knowledge and established litigation and appellate skills representing individuals, businesses, corporations and local governments in civil litigation, family law, creditor remedies, personal injury, and appeals. Familiarity with State and Federal District Court, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals. Extensive community service and dedication to improving the Alexandria Area Community.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
40%
11 years
Litigation
30%
11 years
Personal Injury
20%
11 years
Estate Planning
10%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 32 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Swenson, Lervick, Syverson, Trosvig, Jacobson PA
710 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, 56308
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Recognized legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1998
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
1997
Recognized as a leading attorney in Law and Politics Magazine, Law and Politics Magazine
1997
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
1996
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Partner and President, Swenson Lervick Syverson Trosvig Jacobson Schultz Cass, P.A.
Associations
2005 - Present
Alexandria Area Hockey AssociationPast Girls Hockey Coordinator and Hockey Committee member
1996 - Present
Alexandria Cardinal Athletic FoundationPast President and Board Member
1995 - Present
Alexandria Evening LionsPast President and Member
1993 - Present
US District CourtAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
8th Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
Douglas County Bar Association
Past President
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
2010 - 2017
Knute Nelson Board of DirectorsBoard Member
2008 - 2014
Alexandria Area YMCAPast Treasurer and Director
Lake Carlos Area Association
Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
• In re Freier, 604 F.3d 583 (8th Cir. 2010) rehearing denied June 8, 2010.
Successfully challenged bankruptcy petition to deny bankruptcy discharge
• Riley Bros. Const., Inc. v. Shuck, 704 N.W.2d 197 (Minn. Ct. App. 2005)
Held Subcontractor liable for bid to General Contractor
• Line Const. Ben. Fund (Lineco) v. Skeates, 563 N.W.2d 757 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997)
Established MN legal precedent
Education
1993
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Hamline University
Languages
English