Dennis Pathroff

Dennis helps clients navigate the interplay of law, public policy, and business to achieve clients’ objectives. Having been a company landman for a large oil company and later a partner with the Zuger, Kirmis & Smith law firm, practicing extensively in lobbying, estate planning & probate, and general civil litigation, Dennis possesses a broad advocacy and government affairs skill set.

Dennis graduated from Southern Methodist University, cum laude, with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of North Dakota. During law school, Dennis externed with the North Dakota Legislative Council and with the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota.

Dennis is active in the North Dakota legal community, currently serving on the State Bar Association’s Legislative Committee. He is also a Past President of the Big Muddy Bar Association.

Dennis resides south of Bismarck with his wife Jess, an elementary school principal, and their two young children. In their free time, the Pathroffs enjoy riding horses and playing golf.