Thomas Michael Fafinski
Virtus Law, PLLC | Virtus Law PLLC • Brooklyn Park, MN
Mergers AcquisitionsEstate PlanningGeneral PracticeReal Estate
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Contact
Email
tfafinski@epicpeergroup.com
Phone
(763) 273-5840
Address
7040 Lakeland Av N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428, US
Professional
About
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 technology businesses and moderate to high wealth estate planning. 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. Tom has also been featured in roughly one dozen continuing education courses directed toward estate planning for real estate investors sponsored and promoted by Kaplan. Tom has been featured in roughly 30 hours of continuing legal education courses on a national estate planning stage. He is involved in local round table business leader peer group and orchestrates several national estate and trust law firm think tank groups. 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 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, reading, Mustangs of the ‘60s, all kinds of sports and is a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan.
About Mergers Acquisitions Law
M&A attorneys handle complex business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. They guide companies through due diligence and deal structuring. Common matters include mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, deal structuring.
Credentials
Education
N/A William Mitchell College of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A College of St. Thomas
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Very High Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, The American Registry 2004 Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2003 Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2002 Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2001 Minnesota Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
Publications
2012 Minnesota Business Magazine Avoid Surprise Estate Planning 2011 Dakota County Tribune Using your IRA to invest in Real Estate 2011 Dakota County Tribune Where the Current Economic Outlook and Legal Strategies Intersect. 2011 dakota county tribune Business 101: What if my new business partner is my old partner’s creditor, or worse, an ex-spouse? 2011 dakota county tribune Look at your estate plan now: Six Reasons you Shouldnt Wait
Associations
2015 - Present Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest Board of Directors 2015 - Present Dakota County Technical College Advisory Board 2008 - Present Allied Executives Peer Group Director Minnesota State Bar Association Minnesota Real Estate Investor's Association
Speaking
2020 SECURE Act - Development Friday SECURE Act 2020 Pandemic Planning for Financial Advisors Pandemic Planning for Financial Advisors 2019 WealthCounsel Symposium Power of Peer Groups 2018 Wealthcounsel symposium Peer Groups for Law Firms 2015 WealthCounsel Symposium 2015 Mini-Metric Mastermind
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026