A Tradition of Legal Excellence
Michael M. Thomas
OF COUNSEL
During his over 30 years at Conmy Feste Ltd., Michael M. Thomas focused his practice on commercial finance, corporate and business law, banking, mergers and acquisitions, creditors’ rights and estate planning. In his corporate practice, Michael advised clients in complex business transactions, including acquisitions and mergers and contract negotiations. He also counseled clients with respect to business formation and tax issues encountered in the implementation of various business structures such as corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. Michael is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in North Dakota and Minnesota and is a member of the State Bar Association of North Dakota and the Minnesota State Bar Association.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Business Law
- Trusts & Estates
- Banking
- Commercial Law
- Bankruptcy
Biography
While at Conmy Feste Ltd., Michael handled all facets of commercial financing and loan transactions for lenders. He drafted and negotiated loan agreements, security agreements, mortgages and related loan documentation. He also had extensive experience in commercial and agricultural workouts.
In his estate planning practice at Conmy Feste Ltd., Michael was involved in the preparation of wills, trusts and powers of attorney to meet the basic family planning needs of clients. He also used more sophisticated techniques in order to accomplish estate freezes, generation skipping, gifting and charitable transfers.
Michael received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, summa cum laude, in 1981 from the University of North Dakota. He received his Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1984. Michael served as an extern to the Honorable Myron H. Bright, Judge, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit in 1983. He was an attorney with the firm beginning in 1984.
Michael was selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of corporate law and mergers and acquisitions and as a Band 1 lawyer in corporate and commercial law by Chambers USA. Michael was recognized by Best Lawyers® as the corporate law “Lawyer of the Year” in Fargo on numerous occasions.
EDUCATION
- University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Juris Doctor – 1984
- University of North Dakota
- B.S. – 1981
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Major: Business Administration
BAR ADMISSIONS
- North Dakota
- Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- State Bar Association of North Dakota, Member, Present
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Member, Present
- North Dakota State Bar Association, Board Member and Chairman
- YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties, President
- YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties, Board of Directors
- YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Foundation, Board of Directors
PAST POSITIONS
- U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals – The Honorable Myron H. Bright, Judge, Extern, 1983
HONORS
- Best Lawyers in America
- Band 1 Lawyer in corporate and commercial law by Chambers USA
- “Lawyer of the Year” in Fargo – Best Lawyers
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