Grant M. Borgen

Grant M. Borgen is a Minnesota trial attorney and Managing Partner at Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C., representing clients in commercial litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, and DUI/DWI cases. His practice involves complex civil disputes, criminal proceedings, and matters requiring extensive courtroom preparation. He has handled cases involving serious criminal allegations, contested driving privileges, and personal injury claims. His litigation experience includes proceedings before Minnesota courts and federal courts, where he advocates for clients facing significant legal and financial consequences.

Borgen earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law, graduating magna cum laude and receiving Dean’s List honors. During law school, he served on the William Mitchell Law Review staff and as Editor-in-Chief of the William Mitchell Journal of Law & Practice. He attended Colorado State University, where he majored in Political Science and minored in Business Administration. His academic achievements reflect a strong foundation in legal research, writing, analysis, and the interpretation of complex legal issues.

Borgen has secured acquittals and dismissals in criminal cases involving sexual assault, burglary, controlled substances, felony assault, and DWI charges. His work includes overturning driving privilege revocations, obtaining downward sentencing departures, and pursuing criminal expungements. He has participated in significant appellate matters, including Reichel v. Wendland Utz, LTD and Berrier v. Minnesota State Patrol. Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Minnesota State Bar Association North Star Lawyer, he contributes to legal education through seminars and published work on premises liability.

Grant M. Borgen is admitted to practice in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the US District Court for the District of Minnesota, and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He previously served as President of the Olmsted County Bar Association and participates in several professional legal organizations. His affiliations include the Minnesota Association for Justice, Olmsted County Justice Council, and Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society. His professional service includes pro bono work with the Minnesota Justice Foundation and Legal Assistance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Bird, Stevens & Borgen, P.C.
• Past President, Olmsted County Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section Committee
• Member, Minnesota Association for Justice
• Member, Olmsted County Justice Council
• Member, Dodge County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota
• Wisconsin

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colorado State University
  Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

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