Biography

His diverse experience includes handling hundreds of real estate transactions, forming many business entities, assisting clients with the purchase and sale of businesses (M&A), drafting hundreds of estate plans, guiding fiduciaries through about a hundred probates and trust administrations, defending hundreds of clients charged with crimes from violent felonies to speeding tickets, arguing pre-trial and post-trial motions, conducting contested hearings, and trying civil and criminal cases to both judges and juries. 
 

Background

Born and raised in Southern Minnesota, David W. Jacobsen is a proud graduate of Kenyon-Wanamingo High School, the University of Minnesota, and William Mitchell College of Law. While attending law school, he worked as a law clerk for a small private tribal law firm and worked as a student certified attorney for the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office. After law school, David returned to his hometown of Kenyon and founded his own law practice. After a few years as a solo, David joined up with attorneys Mike Hero and Steve Jorstad to opened Hero, Jorstad, & Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A. The firm was renamed Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A. in 2020.

Personal

David and his wife Mariah are active members of the Northfield community serving on a number of boards for non-profit organizations. They have three (3) children – Rory , and twins Reese and Quinn . Outside of the office, David coaches youth baseball and basketball and is an avid fan of Minnesota Golden Gophers football. Ski-u-mah! Row the Boat! Go Gophers! He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, camping, fishing, and traveling.

Education

Bar Admission

Recognitions

• Super Lawyers – Rising Star, 2021-2022

Community Engagement

Professional Associations