Erin D. Larsgaard

Professional Experience

Erin grew up on her family’s century farm in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She then attended college at Minnesota State University – Moorhead and began working at WJPC as a runner. After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal in three years, Erin was promoted to a paralegal position with WJPC. After a year as a paralegal, Erin went to law school with a full scholarship to the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. However, she continued to work at WJPC on weekends and during breaks, as well as at St. Thomas for Professor Gregory Sisk as a Research Assistant.

During law school, Erin also served in a variety of law school roles, including Student Government President and Publications Editor for the University of St. Thomas Law Journal. She was on the Dean’s List each semester of her three years in law school and received the Dean’s Award for the highest grade in Lawyering Skills I, Lawyering Skills II, Property, Lawyering Skills III, Professional Responsibility, Civil Procedure II, and Evidence. In addition, Erin completed a judicial externship with Magistrate Judge Becky R. Thorson for the District of Minnesota. Knowing the great work environment that awaited her, Erin was thrilled to return to WJPC upon graduating Summa Cum Laude with her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas. She became a partner as of June 1, 2023 and became President of WJPC on September 1, 2024.

Erin’s practice is focused on estate planning and probate; she also works in real estate, collections, and corporate and business. She is currently licensed in Minnesota, North Dakota, and the United States District Court for the Districts of North Dakota and Minnesota. Erin serves as a Board Member for CCRI and is actively involved with the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Young Professionals Network.

In 2019, the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber honored Erin with the Young Professional of the Year Award. Erin has also been named a Great Plains Rising Star each year from 2021 to the present year.

When she is not at work, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, Matthew Larsgaard, as they raise their beautiful daughters.

Bar Admissions

• North Dakota
• Minnesota
• U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota
• U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota

Primary Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning & Probate
• Real Estate
• Collections
• Corporate & Business