Thaddeus E. Swanson

Thaddeus E. Swanson is a North Dakota lawyer and a shareholder at Nilles Lawyers’ transactional group, focusing on business law, estate planning, trust administration, probate, and real estate law matters. He advises clients on business formation, contracts, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, and business succession planning. His real estate work includes commercial and residential property sales and leases. His estate practice covers wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate proceedings.

Thaddeus earned his A.A. from MSCTC – Fergus Falls. He later received his B.S. from North Dakota State University. He earned his J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law. His legal education included involvement with the North Dakota Law Review and recognition through the Order of the Barristers.

Thaddeus began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the six judges of North Dakota’s Northwest Judicial District. He later entered private practice and developed a transactional practice serving individuals, families, and businesses. His work includes drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on entity governance, preparing estate plans, and assisting with real property transactions. His experience extends to appellate matters before the North Dakota Supreme Court.

Thaddeus E. Swanson is admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota. He is a shareholder whose work concentrates on transactional matters involving businesses, estates, trusts, and real property. His professional affiliations include the State Bar Association of North Dakota, Minnesota State Bar Association, and Red River Valley Estate Planning Council. He continues to advise clients on business planning, estate administration, probate, contracts, and real estate matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Nilles Lawyers
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Order of the Barristers

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Dakota State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)