Dwyer Law Office, PLLC

Dwyer Law Office, PLLC serves clients throughout North Dakota and Minnesota in business law, estate planning, real estate, litigation, and water law. Founded in 1987, the firm is recognized for its specialized expertise in water resource issues and governance, with founder Michael Dwyer serving as counsel to major water organizations statewide.

About

Dwyer Law Office, PLLC is a North Dakota law firm with offices in Fargo and Bismarck, founded on principles of integrity and responsive client service. The firm handles business law, estate planning and probate, real estate, litigation, and water law matters for clients throughout North Dakota and Minnesota.

The firm was established in 1987 by Michael Dwyer, who brings over 37 years of specialized expertise in water law and water resource issues. A graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law, Michael spent five years as an Assistant Attorney General for the North Dakota State Water Commission before transitioning to private practice. His extensive background in water governance and regulation has made him a recognized authority in the field. He has contributed substantially to North Dakota's water statutes, lectured widely on water law topics, and maintains active relationships with the state legislature and Congress as counsel to major water organizations. Michael's client roster includes local county water resource districts, the North Dakota Water Users Association, the North Dakota Water Resource Districts Association, the North Dakota Irrigation Association, and regional water authorities across the state.

Jack Dwyer, Michael's son, joined the firm in 2011 and opened the Fargo office, bringing additional practice areas to the firm's capabilities. Jack graduated from Concordia College with an accounting degree and earned his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2009, graduating with distinction. He is licensed to practice in both North Dakota and Minnesota and serves clients across the firm's full range of practice areas, including water law, business and commercial matters, real estate transactions, probate and estate planning, and general litigation.

Lynn Mesteth joined Dwyer Law Office in 2015, bringing eight years of prior private practice experience in criminal defense, collections, estate planning, and probate work. She earned her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in Minnesota and holds bar licenses in both Minnesota and North Dakota. Lynn is known for building strong client relationships and bringing substantial courtroom experience, including numerous jury trials and district court proceedings, to her representation.

The firm is committed to handling legal matters with care and discretion, recognizing that clients need responsive counsel who understands the urgency and sensitivity of their situations. Whether addressing complex water resource issues, structuring business transactions, managing estate matters, or resolving disputes through litigation, Dwyer Law Office works to deliver the legal guidance necessary to achieve favorable outcomes.

Overview compiled from the firm's website