Who I Am
Over A Decade Of Courthouse Experience
Tom has more than a decade of courthouse experience. He is a member of the North Dakota Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Larimer County Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
Tom Severin grew up in Bismarck where attended Bismarck High School. He began his college career in France, studying in Nice and Paris, before returning to the U.S. to attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. As an undergraduate student, Tom also spent a semester in the Patagonia wilderness in Chile with the National Outdoor Leadership School. Shortly after graduating from college with a B.A. in History, Tom moved to New Zealand to experience life in a different corner of the world.
Upon his return to the U.S. once again, Tom found work in the oil and gas industry, proud to help his native North Dakota become a player on the world stage. The work took him to several states, and after meeting his wife in Wyoming he decided to pursue a law degree, and earned a Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University’s Law School.
Tom now divides his time between North Dakota and Northern Colorado with his wife and two kids, camping and travelling whenever possible.
Tom has worked in civil litigation for private and corporate clients, and has also spent several years in the Oil & Gas industry negotiating with property owners and handling all types of land title issues. He is a member of the North Dakota and Colorado Bar Associations.
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Professional Landman & Law Clerk
Bryan has extensive experience in the energy sector. He began his career as a professional landman performing title research regarding mineral rights in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. While attending law school, Bryan gained practical experience in the fields of public utility regulation, wholesale electricity markets, greenhouse gas accounting and climate legislation, and worked inhouse with a grid-scale battery storage company.
Bryan grew up in Littleton, Colorado, before attending the University of Redlands in California where he received a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Sociology and Anthropology. While attending the University of Redlands, Bryan completed a program with the School of International Training where he traveled to Viet Nam, South Africa, and Argentina. During Bryan’s undergraduate years, he had always desired to attend law school. Bryan attended the University of San Diego School of Law where he was Co-President of the Environmental Law Society and an Associate of the San Diego Journal of Climate and Energy Law. Bryan earned his Juris Doctorate in December 2022.
After completing law school, Bryan returned home and now resides in Denver, Colorado. When not in the office, you can find Bryan enjoying the outdoors. He is an avid trail runner, hiker, and backpacker.
Bryan is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and Energy Bar Association.
Bryan will be sitting for the Colorado Bar in July 2023 with licensure in North Dakota to follow.
Our Testimonials
“Tom helped us with a large oil and gas project. His land title experience really showed. His efficiency and ability to navigate the land records in different courthouses was very impressive. Tom was and continues to be a great resource for our company.”
Bismark, ND
“I tried to handle my divorce on my own. After struggling and losing sleep for months I talked to Tom. His advice helped me relax and he was able to get the divorce finalized with the outcome I’d hoped for in a couple weeks.”
Bismark, ND
“Tom was there for me when I needed legal advice. Just the thought of going to court was intimidating. Having an attorney present is so important for achieving the best possible outcome.”
Bismark, ND
“Tom helped us with a mineral acquisition involving numerous title defects. He talked to record owners and reviewed wills from all across the country. Somehow he made sense of it all. We got the title cured and got the minerals. We couldn’t be happier.”
Bismark, ND
“I had so many questions when my husband was in the hospital. I didn’t know what I would do if the worst happened. Tom put us much more at ease by making sure we had a plan and all the right documents.”
Bismark, ND
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