About Thaddeus E.
Thaddeus E. Swanson earned his J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2015. He moved quickly into the courthouse after graduation, serving as a judicial law clerk in the Northwest Judicial District the same year. That early exposure to courtroom procedure and judicial decision-making shaped his approach to legal work.
He returned to the practice side after his clerkship. He is admitted to practice in both North Dakota and Minnesota. Over the years he has maintained steady ties to the local bar and to community organizations that intersect with his work.
Swanson's professional memberships trace a steady local involvement. He has been a member of the Cass County Bar Association since 2016 and joined the Red River Valley Estate Planning Council the same year. He became part of the Fargo Rotary Club in 2019 and served on the board of the Fargo Rotary Foundation from 2020 to 2022. He also sat on the board of the F5 Project from 2021 to 2022. These roles placed him in regular contact with other practitioners and community leaders.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic and deliberate in his handling of matters. His association with the Red River Valley Estate Planning Council indicates a sustained engagement with estate planning topics. He has spoken and worked alongside other attorneys on issues that arise in estate and succession planning, and has kept current with changes affecting those areas.
Clients and peers see Swanson as someone who values clear communication. He approaches files methodically, breaking complex issues into manageable parts. That style is reflected in his involvement with community organizations where practical problem-solving is often necessary.
He continues to work as a lawyer and to participate in professional groups and community boards. His current practice centers on estate planning and related matters.
