professional credentials
- Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota (“SBAND”)
- Member, SBAND Real Property & Probate Section
- Member, Minnesota State Bar Association (“MSBA”)
- Member, MSBA Probate and Trust Law Section
- 2021-2025 Great Plains Rising Star, Super Lawyers
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Admitted to practice in North Dakota, since 2015
- Admitted to practice in Minnesota, since 2017
Jesse is not licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction not identified above.
Publications
BACKGROUND
Jesse is a guardianship and conservatorship, estate planning, and probate/trust attorney. Jesse helps his clients in all stages of planning from seeking guardianships and conservatorships over a loved one and preparing comprehensive estate plans to helping clients address the issues and litigation that can arise when a loved one has died. To date, Jesse has been involved in over 100 adult guardianship and conservatorship matters, including as routinely serving as a guardian ad litem.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Jesse is a shareholder and has been with SW&L since 2016. Prior to that, Jesse clerked for the East Central Judicial District in North Dakota from 2015 to 2016.
EDUCATION HISTORY
Jesse earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business Administration at North Dakota State University. Jesse was a state sales champion at a national competition.
After graduating from North Dakota State University, Jesse attended the University of North Dakota School of Law. While at UND, Jesse earned an externship placement with Judge Daniel Hovland in the United States District Court, District of North Dakota, was named to The Order of Barristers (for recognition of advocacy skills), received the Jack Marcil Oral Advocacy Scholarship (awarded to North Dakota law students who excel in oral advocacy), earned 3 second place awards nationally for his oral advocacy and brief writing skills, was elected to UND School of Law Moot Court Association Board, and graduated with distinction.
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Jesse grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota. Jesse met his spouse while attending North Dakota State University. In his free time, he loves being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. Jesse has a dog named Banjo that keeps him busy.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Jesse volunteers his time to good causes throughout the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo area, including the Great North Pole and the Special Olympics Golf Classic fundraiser.