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Practice area: Business, Estate planning, Real estate, Banking
Tom and his staff handed my estate plan and also did our Company policy and procedure plan. Very competent, I would highly recommend calling Tom for any of your needs.
Although this particular business venture did not pan out, I learned that Tom is very good as a lawyer, and as a business partner. His communication skills and strategies are excellent. Very approachable.
Tom and I have worked with many common clients over the past 15+ years in the areas of asset protection, estate planning, real estate, business planning, etc. He is an excellent attorney who thinks outside the box. He can take the complex and make it simple which is important in communicating with clients. I recommend Tom in any of the areas mentioned above.
Tom has been our go to attorney for real estate and creative thinking for many years. I have recommended him time and time again and he has over delivered each and every time. I would highly recommend working with Tom in any capacity you can. Also Tom has a great sense of humor!
I endorse this lawyer's work as a business and real estate advisor. Tom has been a good sounding board for me and he doesn't hesitate to generously offer insightful valuable suggestions. Tom is a good communicator and super-networker. He embraces new technology (like LinkedIn) and is very personable to work with. Tom has been teaching business law at Dakota County Technical College in addition to practicing law at BenePartum Law Group PA. Jeff Peterson, Commercial Partners Exchange Company, LLC jeffp@cptitle.com (612) 643-1031.
Tom does a great job of explaining asset protection, estate planning and income tax planning strategies to non-professionals. Rather than threatening a financial advisor's relationship with their clients, he actually makes the relationship deeper and broader. Tom credits me to my client for recognizing opportunities for them that are outside my relationship (i.e. legal issues, tax savings opportunities) and, nearly always, he generates a return on investment in legal fees for my client. He believes that business owners and real estate investors should consider obtaining diversification by harvesting wealth, diversifying savings with non-privately held securities and does a great job of explaining the benefits of permanent insurance to these entrepreneurs. I think any financial advisor should consider including Tom's services with existing clients and serious prospects.
I have worked with Tom over the past 10 yrs with many mutual clients. Over the past 14 - 15 months have saved over 7 figures of income taxes with Tom's various planning strategies. Yes, Tom is an attorney that charges per hour for his service, but without exception has always been benefit tenfold or more of the legal fees charged.
Tom has done an excellent job of helping several of my clients with inventive, thorough and timely results. He is a very valuable collaborative partner working with business owners that desire to think long term & maximize their life's work. He is especially effective when working within a multidisciplinary team of advisors when financial & tax stakes are high. He is very aware of the personal and emotional issues closely held business/property owners experience. All of this and personality too!
Tom Fafinski is one of those lawyers that you meet and when you walk away from the meeting you can't help but say, "Let's make sure he's always on our side and not the other." Professional, capable, savvy and one of a small batch of lawyers with a brand mindset. If you're considering Tom, know that life is better with him on your side of the table.
Tom is a brilliant attorney who continually thinks outside the box. The difference between Tom and other high profile attorneys is that Tom cares.
Tom is not only a fine, trusted friend but clearly one of this area's top attorney's. With my 30+ years of real estate Brokerage experience, Tom Fafinski is a recognized expert who I will continue to use for legal assistance but I'm also very happy to recommend him to my friends and clients. Steve Hyland
As an attorney, Tom is second to none. He gets it. He understands that protecting the client does not mean you squash the deal. Tom is a deal guy. Real estate investment and relationships round out his strong points. I highly recommend Tom. I would not, however, bet too much money on the golf course with him.
Tom's vision to reinvent the practice of law from reactive-get me out of trouble, to proactive- help me grow my business, is way more than a pipedream. It is a true vision with real impact. If you want truly customer-centrioc legal representation, BenePartum and Tom Fafinksi are the best in my view.
I have worked with Tom for many years and am consistently amazed at his extensive knowledge and expertise. He truly takes his profession to the next level. I look forward to working with him for many years to come.
Aside from being a great attorney and providing excellent legal services, he is also a great business advice sounding board. His knowledge extends well beyond the legal realm and he is a great asset to have when contemplating serious business decisions.
Tom is known by real estate investors and real estate professionals as a member of the who's-who, inner circle of expert advisors in the industry. He is an informative speaker who is generous with his time when it comes to helping local associations. Tom has strategies to take wealth creation through real estate to the stratosphere! He is much more than most would typically expect from an attorney.
I would recomend Tom for any legal matter, especially in real estate. Tom is very creative, personable and can handle any real estate question that you may have. Tom also invests in real estate, so he practices what he preaches.
I have known worked with Tom since 2003 in my capacity as a CPA and Consultant for various businesses and individuals. Tom has always provided excellent guidance and service to my clients through his ability to listen and comprehend the intricacies and legal issues that they individually face in the objectives they present. Every person or Comapny has a unique scenario and desires to have proper legal representation. Tom undertands these issues and is able to guide them with sound legal and professional guidance. Tom is also a strong advocate for his clients, especially when it matters most. I would recommend you speak to Tom regarding your individual needs and I am certain you will find the professional service you seek in legal representation. Regards Edward J Barder Certified Public Accountant
Mr. Fafinski is hands-down the best attorney, creative thinker and advocate I have ever found. He has the unique ability to reverse-engineer projects and problems to the great benefit of his clients. I have used other attorney's for mundane tasks, but when I have an important issue, be it business, real estate or contracts; I always use Mr. Fafinski. I highly recommend him. Dr. Thomas McCoy
Thomas M. Fafinski is co-founder of Virtus Law PLLC, a 7 attorney firm in Minnesota which simulates a general counsel’s office for hundreds of privately-held businesses and real estate interests. Thomas works or leads litigation, business transactions and planning departments of Virtus Law PLLC’s services. He graduated 13thin his class at William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude, in January of 1991 and is also a cum laude graduate of the College of St. Thomas where he secured a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance.
Tom founded Fafinski & Wallrich, PA, which grew to a medium sized law firm of 10 attorneys. When approached for a second time to merge practices with a large downtown law firm, Fafinski’s group remained independent. Eventually, this group was purchased by an investor attorney from a large law firm and he continued as an employee for roughly 5 years. Tom had the opportunity to start Virtus Law PLLC with his partner, Nathan Nelson, in 2010. While practicing under 3 banners over 24 years, Fafinski has continually served those with an interest in privately-held businesses and real estate investors in a general counsel capacity.
Tom has been an adjunct faculty role of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities teaching business law and real estate issues. He is also involved as a business coach and facilitator for a CEO peer group with privately held businesses that have between $1M-$750M in annual revenues.
He has been published or featured in William Mitchell College of Law Magazine, Dakota County Tribune, StarTribune and various association newsletters and has been a guest speaker for several local radio programs. Tom is or has been a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota Real Estate Investor’s Association and Minnesota Real Estate Exchangers, and Minnesota Multi-Housing Association.
Tom walks in the steps of many of his clients as a business owner for more than two decades and has consistently refused overtures of larger firms. He is also real estate investor, although not involved in daily operations [his spouse is]. Tom he is active with the investment decisions associated with his real estate portfolio.
He is admitted in State and Federal Court for Minnesota. Tom enjoys spending time with his family, learning, coaching his kids (baseball, basketball and football), Mustangs of the ‘60s, all kinds of sports and is a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan.
Address: 7040 Lakeland Av NSuite 100, Virtus Professional Center, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfafinski/
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