David W. Jacobsen - a Northfield, Minnesota (MN) Estate & Trusts Lawyer

Northfield Estate & Trusts Lawyer

Updated: 05/13/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate & Trusts
Business Law
Real Estate
Civil Litigation
Criminal Law

Attorney Information

Overview

David truly enjoys the relationship he has with his valued clients. David has had the privilege of representing countless clients with a variety of legal matters over the last 10+ years. He is uniquely skilled to competently advise clients with complex transactional matters but also represent the same clients in arguments before the court.

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 (6), and twins Reese (4) and Quinn (4). 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.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

David W. Jacobsen included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

Super Lawyers – Rising Star, 2021 - 2022

Other Sources of Feedback About David W. Jacobsen

Included on the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2009
  J.D.
  Honors: Dean’s List, CALI Award
Non Legal Education
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2006
  B.A.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
  Major: Sociology—Law, Crime, Deviance

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney, Shareholder
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Pro Bono Activities

Board Member/Officer– Northfield Montessori, Northfield
Board Member/Officer – Northfield Sertoma, Northfield
Board Member – Northfield Enterprise Center, Northfield
Non-active Member – Osman Shriners, Saint Paul
Non-active Member – Kenyon Area Business Association, Kenyon
Non-active Member/Past Officer – A.F.&A.M., Lodge No. 34, Cannon Falls
Committee Member – Challenges to the Practice of Law Task Force, MSBA, Minneapolis

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 2009
Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Court, 2009

Other Affiliations

Minnesota State Bar Association
First District Bar Association
Rice County Bar Association

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Contact

Northfield, MN

158 Water Street N.
Suite 1
Northfield, MN 55057

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Phone: 507-252-2775

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Website: https://www.jacobsen-law.com

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