Brian P. Toay

Brian P. Toay is a Partner at Wold Johnson, P.C. in Fargo whose practice includes criminal defense, litigation, real estate, and adoption matters. He joined the firm in 2007 after practicing through his own firm in Moorhead, Minnesota. Toay represents clients in North Dakota and Minnesota and brings experience from both private practice and judicial service to matters that may require courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and practical legal problem solving.

Toay earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Dakota, graduating summa cum laude. He later earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law. His academic record reflects sustained achievement in both undergraduate and legal studies. That training, together with his early exposure to court procedure, provides a foundation for analyzing legal issues, preparing cases, and advising clients across the criminal, civil, real estate, and adoption matters that make up his practice.

Before joining Wold Johnson, Toay began his legal career as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Galen Vaa. He then operated his own law practice in Moorhead, which gave him direct experience managing client matters independently before moving into his current firm setting. He is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota and is also admitted to the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, supporting work in both state and federal forums.

Brian P. Toay brings a broad practice background to clients who need representation in criminal defense, civil disputes, real estate matters, or adoptions. His experience as a judicial clerk and private practitioner gives him perspective on court procedure and the practical demands of client representation. By combining legal analysis with experience across several related practice areas, Toay works to identify workable paths forward and provide clear guidance through matters that can carry significant personal or business consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wold Johnson, P.C.
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Board of Directors, FM Gators Swim Team

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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