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DWAIN EDWARD FAGERLUND, J.D.
510 Co. Rd. 71, Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-4000
Education
Dwain Fagerlund received his B.A. in political science,
magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota in
1986. He received his Juris Doctor degree (with
distinction) from the University of North Dakota School
of Law in 1989 and was named to the Order of the Coif.
He served as Articles Editor for the North Dakota Law
Review and research fellow for the Agricultural Law
Institute.
Private Practice
Dwain is licensed to practice law in North Dakota and
Minnesota state and federal courts. He practiced with the
firm of Johannson, Rust, Fagerlund, Yon & Stock, P.A. in
Crookston, Minnesota from 1989 to 2004 where he served
as Vice President and a managing shareholder. His
practice included both plaintiff and defense work in the
following areas: commercial, insurance, governmental,
professional liability, personal injury, probate, drainage
and flood control. Dwain is a member of the American
Bar Association, State Bar Association of North Dakota
and Minnesota State Bar Association.
Legal Consulting
In July of 2004, Dwain established the consulting and
alternative dispute resolution firm, The Lawyers
Consultant, to help attorneys and firms enhance
productivity through strategic planning, practice
management and conflict resolution. He provides in-
house consultations, retreats and seminars. Most
recently, Dwain presented "The Four Corner Posts of Law
Practice Management" at the 2008 North Dakota Bar
Association Convention. Mr. Fagerlund presented the
seminar “Ethical and Tactical Intelligence for Lawyers” to
the Cass County Bar Association and the North Dakota
Trial Lawyers Association. He also presented “The Right
Size for a Small Firm” at the 2005 Minnesota State Bar
Association (MSBA) Convention. Mr. Fagerlund
presented seminars for the MSBA Quality Mark, MSBA
Practice Management Section, Minnesota CLE Live
Webcasts and the MSBA Outreach Program. These
programs included “Focus Your Practice” and “Top Ten
Hits Toward Successful Practice Management.” He served
as a panelist for the Inns of Court in Fargo on the subject
of balance in the life of a lawyer. Mr. Fagerlund also
presented “A Systems Approach to Law Practice Ethics
Compliance” to the Cass County Bar Association. Dwain
serves as Chair of the SBAND Legal Economics Section
and on the Section Council for the MSBA Practice
Management and Marketing Section.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mr. Fagerlund is a qualified civil mediator and arbitrator
in both North Dakota and Minnesota. He has presented
mediation seminars for the Greater Grand Forks Bar
Association and the UND Alternative Dispute Resolution
students. Dwain also served as a panelist at the NDTLA
CLE “Judges and Lawyers: Working Together for
Justice.” He presented “Winning Mediation: Practical
Tips for Settling Cases” and "Last Minute Mediation" for
the UND Homecoming CLE. Dwain published an article
entitled "Winning Mediation: Practical Tips for Settling
Cases" in the May 2007 issue of The Gavel. He is a
member of the Minnesota Bar Association Section of
Dispute Resolution.
Hearing Officer
In January of 2006, Mr. Fagerlund was appointed to serve
as a hearing officer for the North Dakota Department of
Transportation. In this part-time position, he presides
over hearings for drivers facing suspension or revocation
of their driving privileges.
510 Co. Rd. 71, Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-4000
Education
Dwain Fagerlund received his B.A. in political science,
magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota in
1986. He received his Juris Doctor degree (with
distinction) from the University of North Dakota School
of Law in 1989 and was named to the Order of the Coif.
He served as Articles Editor for the North Dakota Law
Review and research fellow for the Agricultural Law
Institute.
Private Practice
Dwain is licensed to practice law in North Dakota and
Minnesota state and federal courts. He practiced with the
firm of Johannson, Rust, Fagerlund, Yon & Stock, P.A. in
Crookston, Minnesota from 1989 to 2004 where he served
as Vice President and a managing shareholder. His
practice included both plaintiff and defense work in the
following areas: commercial, insurance, governmental,
professional liability, personal injury, probate, drainage
and flood control. Dwain is a member of the American
Bar Association, State Bar Association of North Dakota
and Minnesota State Bar Association.
Legal Consulting
In July of 2004, Dwain established the consulting and
alternative dispute resolution firm, The Lawyers
Consultant, to help attorneys and firms enhance
productivity through strategic planning, practice
management and conflict resolution. He provides in-
house consultations, retreats and seminars. Most
recently, Dwain presented "The Four Corner Posts of Law
Practice Management" at the 2008 North Dakota Bar
Association Convention. Mr. Fagerlund presented the
seminar “Ethical and Tactical Intelligence for Lawyers” to
the Cass County Bar Association and the North Dakota
Trial Lawyers Association. He also presented “The Right
Size for a Small Firm” at the 2005 Minnesota State Bar
Association (MSBA) Convention. Mr. Fagerlund
presented seminars for the MSBA Quality Mark, MSBA
Practice Management Section, Minnesota CLE Live
Webcasts and the MSBA Outreach Program. These
programs included “Focus Your Practice” and “Top Ten
Hits Toward Successful Practice Management.” He served
as a panelist for the Inns of Court in Fargo on the subject
of balance in the life of a lawyer. Mr. Fagerlund also
presented “A Systems Approach to Law Practice Ethics
Compliance” to the Cass County Bar Association. Dwain
serves as Chair of the SBAND Legal Economics Section
and on the Section Council for the MSBA Practice
Management and Marketing Section.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mr. Fagerlund is a qualified civil mediator and arbitrator
in both North Dakota and Minnesota. He has presented
mediation seminars for the Greater Grand Forks Bar
Association and the UND Alternative Dispute Resolution
students. Dwain also served as a panelist at the NDTLA
CLE “Judges and Lawyers: Working Together for
Justice.” He presented “Winning Mediation: Practical
Tips for Settling Cases” and "Last Minute Mediation" for
the UND Homecoming CLE. Dwain published an article
entitled "Winning Mediation: Practical Tips for Settling
Cases" in the May 2007 issue of The Gavel. He is a
member of the Minnesota Bar Association Section of
Dispute Resolution.
Hearing Officer
In January of 2006, Mr. Fagerlund was appointed to serve
as a hearing officer for the North Dakota Department of
Transportation. In this part-time position, he presides
over hearings for drivers facing suspension or revocation
of their driving privileges.
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Bio
Dwain Fagerlund, J.D.
510 Co. Rd. 71
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-4000
FAX (218) 470-2005
dwain@lawyersconsultant.com
510 Co. Rd. 71
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-4000
FAX (218) 470-2005
dwain@lawyersconsultant.com
