Thomas A. Jacobson
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Tom has been helping people navigate the complex maze of employment law for over thirty years. His passion for employment law is grounded on the belief that our work is more fulfilling and rewarding when employers and employees act within the bounds of the law and that we spend too much time at work to act otherwise.
Tom has been certified as a Labor and Employment Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. The certified specialist credential must be earned. Attorneys who are certified specialists have met the exacting standards established by the MSBA and approved by the Minnesota State Board of Legal Certification. Fewer than three percent of all registered attorneys in Minnesota are certified specialists in their field.
A frequent speaker on employment law topics, Tom is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, a charter member of the West Central Minnesota Chapter of SHRM, and a co-founder of the annual West Central Minnesota Employment Law Update.
In addition to his employment law practice, Tom handles personal injury cases and business disputes, and he serves as the city attorney for the cities of Alexandria, Starbuck, Parkers Prairie, and Henning.
Tom is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota and has served as the president of the Douglas County and Seventh District Bar Associations. He has been listed as a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer annually since 2016.
Tom strongly believes in giving back to the community, and that dedication to community service is shown through his work as a past director for Theatre L’Homme Dieu, Young People’s Place, Community Nursery School, Alexandria Rotary Club, and the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2010 he received the Chamber’s Friend of the Chamber Award which is given annually to a person who has gone beyond expectations to benefit the chamber and its members.
Originally from Marshall, Minnesota, Tom graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota in 1987 and with honors from Drake University Law School in 1990. He also received a master’s degree in mass communications from Drake University in 1990.
Tom and his wife, Joni, live in Alexandria and have three adult sons. When he’s not at the office, he can often be found at a CrossFit box, enjoying the outdoors, or traveling.
From Our Clients
Tom, it has been a pleasure to engage you in resolving issues over the years! I have always appreciated your perspectives and your expertise, and I have no doubt that your insights have saved my company some trouble from time to time. Anytime I have been involved in conversations with others about business matters, I have always felt really good about recommending you and your firm.
- B.P.