Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A.
Estate Planning | Serving Northfield, MN
507-252-2775Need representation for your Estate Planning issues? Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A. offers local assistance in Northfield, Minnesota.
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Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business & Commercial
- Business Organizations
- Contracts
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Estate Planning
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Real Estate
- Trusts
- Wills
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Attorney David W. Jacobsen
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2009
- Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court, 2009 (inactive)
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2009
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean’s List, CALI Award
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2006
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
- Major: Sociology—Law, Crime, Deviance
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Rice County Bar Association
- First District Bar Association
- Super Lawyers – Rising Star, 2021-2023
- Super Lawyers – 2026
- Top Attorneys in Minnesota – Mpls. St. Paul Magazine – 2026
- Top Lawyers in Minnesota – Minnesota Monthly – 2025
- The Best Lawyers in America – 2023
Attorney Kathryn M. Burbank
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 2015
Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2015
- J.D.
- Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Missouri, 2011
- B.S.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Minor: Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Minnesota State Bar Association (Treasurer – Public Law Section)
- Fifth District Bar Association (Vice President)
Attorney Michael W. Hero
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 1983
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1983
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1983
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota, 1972
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Rice County Bar Association, 1984
- Minnesota State Bar Association, 1983
- Fifth District Bar Association, 1984
- Trustee, Laura Baker School Association, 1989
- Trustee, St. John's Lutheran Church Foundation, Incorporated, 1988
- Co-Chairman of the Board, Rural Connections, Incorporated, 1988 - 1990
Languages Spoken:
- English
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
David W. Jacobsen
This attorney practices in Minnesota and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Business Law | Since 2022 |
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2022 |
| Estate Planning | Since 2022 |
| Probate | Since 2022 |
| Real Estate | Since 2022 |