Thomas G. Fritz

Tom attended the University of South Dakota, where he obtained three degrees – his undergraduate degree in 1968, his law degree in 1971, and a master’s degree in 1975. Tom clerked for the United States District Court following graduation. Tom has been with Lynn Jackson his entire career, and not only has amassed favorable outcomes in state and federal courts but has also been an invaluable Advisor to many clients and a mentor to many attorneys over the years.

Tom is an AV-rated attorney and has been recognized and frequently honored by his colleagues, most recently by being awarded the prestigious McKusick Award from the University of SD Law School. Tom has recently been honored by the Pennington County Bar Association as the 2023 Recipient of the Exceptional Lawyer of the Year for his integrity and Leadership of the Community and the Bar. In addition, he has been named to the list of Great Plains Super Lawyers® since 2007, to the list of Best Lawyers in America® since 2011 and was named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America® several times. Tom was also chosen as Trial Lawyer of the Year by the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association in 2007. Tom has tried over 100 jury trials and served as president of the State Bar of South Dakota, governor of the ABA Board of Governors, president of the Western States Bar Conference and chancellor of the Jack Rabbit Bar Conference. He is also a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, ABOTA, the International Society of Barristers, South Dakota Defense Lawyers, and South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of the South Dakota, Pennington County, and American Bar Associations.

Tom and his wife Pam enjoy skiing and spending time with their children and grandchildren.