Thomas. M. ThorfinnsonSoon to be starting his 23rd year as a licensed attorney, Tom brings a broad
base of legal and life experience to the practice. After graduating from
Marquette Law School in Milwaukee and being admitted to practice before the
state and federal courts of Wisconsin, Tom came back to the Twin Cities to
join his father, Ross L. Thorfinnson, Sr., in the practice of law.
Tom was admitted to practice before the Minnesota State Court and the
Federal District Court in 1980. For over a decade Tom has been certified as
a Real Property Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association.
The firm is located in the greater Minneapolis, Minnesota area. It follows
a long line of predecessor firms with over 70 years of service in the
western suburbs of Minneapolis. A general practice law firm with strong
experience practicing in the areas of:
· Real Estate (both commercial and residential)
· Corporate representation (including business formation and general advice)
· Contract Law (including software licensing, warranties and service agreements)
· Litigation
· Estate planning and administration (probate avoidance, wills and trusts)
Thomas M. Thorfinnson's Past Activities
Education: 1980, J.D., Marquette University, College of Law, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
1977, B.A., Cum Laude, Economics and Mathematics, St. Olaf College,
Northfield, MN
1973 graduate of Orono High School, Orono MN
Employment: 1980-present, private practice of law
1980-1996, Instructor Univ. of Minn, Carslon School of Management
2000-present, Board of Director, First Minnetonka City Bank, Minnetonka MN
Volunteering: 1989-2002, Coach for girls fastpitch softball teams, Eden
Prairie MN
1989 - Present, Board member Eden Prairie Girls Athletic Assoc., (Treasurer
1996-2002; Travel Fastpitch Commissioner 1997-present)
1992 volunteer for the Special Olympics
1987-1994, committee member the Eden Prairie Foundation Ball
1990-1993, member of Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Committee of the
Eden Prairie School District
1989-1996, Sunday school teacher, Minnetonka Methodist Church
1982-present, various positions with Minnetonka Methodist Church including,
Stewardship Chair (3 years), Administration Board Chair, Lay Leader, Finance
Chair and Chair of Membership and Evangelism Committee.
2000-present, Board of Director for Senior Community Services
1992-1996, Board of Director for The Hopkins Rotary Foundation (President
1994)
1984-1991, Board of Director for Hopkins Crime Prevention Fund (President
1986-1990)
1984-1990, Open Circle Adult Day Care (President and Board Chair 1986-88)
1996-2000, Board of Director for District 5950-5960 Rotary Youth Exchange
Foundation (Chair 1998-2000)
1992-1993, President Hopkins Rotary Club
1996-1997, District Governor, District 5950, Rotary International
2002-2003, National Advisor, Zone 27, Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign
for Rotary International
tmt@thorf.com
(952) 974-0454
