Lee Grossman

Lee Grossman is a shareholder at SW&L Attorneys in Fargo, North Dakota. He concentrates on commercial litigation and construction litigation, representing clients in business disputes, payment disagreements, breach of contract claims, and construction-related cases. Lee handles matters involving construction defects, negligence, warranties, and mechanic’s liens. His practice extends through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals, helping clients address disputes at different stages of the legal process.

Lee earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he focused on trial advocacy. During law school, he wrote a North Dakota Law Review article about restrictive covenants in oil and gas employment. His education and writing experience provided a foundation in examining contested legal issues and developing persuasive arguments.

Lee has appeared before the North Dakota Supreme Court more than 50 times. His work includes construction payment disputes, contract enforcement, warranty claims, and business litigation requiring trial or appellate review. Before joining SW&L Attorneys in 2016, he served as the Barnes County State’s Attorney and worked in private practice in Valley City. That combination of public service and civil litigation experience informs his work with clients facing complicated disputes and decisions about settlement or trial.

Lee Grossman previously served as president of the Southeast Judicial District Bar Association and on the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s Board of Governors. He has also chaired the Inquiry Committee Southeast and taught criminal justice as an adjunct professor at Valley City State University, receiving a faculty excellence award in 2016. His work spans advocacy, professional leadership, and legal education, with particular experience in construction and commercial cases requiring sustained courtroom attention.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, SWL Attorneys
• Board of Governors, State Bar Association of North Dakota (2014-2016)
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association (2016-Present)
• President, Southeast Judicial District Bar Association (2014-2016)
• Member, North Dakota Judicial Conference (2016-2024)
• Member, North Dakota State’s Attorneys’ Association (2006-2014)
• Member and Past Chairperson, Inquiry Committee Southeast (2018 – 2024)
• Board Member, Abused Persons Outreach Center (2008-2013)

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• Concordia College (Moorhead)
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and History

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