Sioux Falls, SD 57106(855) 231-3733

About Us

  1. 1914
  2. 1918
  3. 1925
  4. 1930
  5. 1942
  6. 1953
  7. 1970
  8. 1985
  9. 1996
  10. 2002
  11. 2018

The Beginning

- 1914

Carl Fredricksen graduated from The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law.

How it started

- 1918

After working with a firm for a few years, Carl met his wife Ellie and together, founded Fredriksen law.

Adding to the team

- 1925

The firm grew with many praises sung by previous clients and Carl recruited a colleague from college, Charles Muntz, to join the firm.

Expanding

- 1930

Together they established Fredricksen and Muntz Law.

Keeping in in the family

- 1942

Elliot Fredricksen, son of Carl Fredricksen, who had spent at least half of childhood in the firms main building joins the firm after graduating law school. The name is later changed to E.C. Fredriksen Law after Muntz moved to start his own firm.

The legacy continues

- 1953

Louise Fredriksen, Elliot's daughter, joins the firm. She opens the door for the firm to take on immigration law and oversees incoming immigration cases.

Carl Lives On

- 1970

After Carl's passing Elliot and Louise establish E.L. Fredricksen Law.

Still Growing

- 1985

The company grows and begins hirning interns as prospective employees from nearby schools. Elliot and Louise begin the program by meeting with students at Carl's Alma Mater.

Plans to Expand

- 1996

The firm expands and opens a new branch run by Eli, Louise's son.

Moving

- 2002

The firm's headquarters are relocated and Louise's daughter, Kelly, takes over the firm after her retirement.

100 Years

- 2018

E.L Fredricksen Law celebrates its 100 year anniversary.

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We are a family-owned law firm. Because we are run as a family we do our best to treat every client like family.

In 1918, Carl Fredricksen founded the firm after graduating from law school. After a few years his son joined the firm and after that, his granddaughter.

With over 100 years of experience and law expertise, we are ready and willing to help you with any questions you may have.

As attorneys, our goal is to stand up for what we feel is right and help provide justice wherever we can. We are advocates for the underdog and we fight hard to give a voice to those without one.

Happiness, Family, Honesty

 

We believe that happiness is the most important aspect of our business. We feel that a happy client or employee is one that will make a difference. That's why we treat everyone who comes through our doors like family. We are a family owned and operated business so family is very important to us. We support our employee's families and those of our clients through our community involvement. We are also firm believers in honesty. We will always be as straightforward with you as we can. We know that some lawyers are mostly in this business for this money but we're in it for you and to make a difference. You are our first priority so you can expect complete honesty with E.L. Fredricksen Law from start to finish.

Community Service

We know the role that community plays in someone's life can have a big impact. That's why we do our best to be involved in the community and give back where we can.

Each year our firm hosts and volunteers in a number of ways to give back to the communities we serve.

  • We run a toys-for-tots drive every holiday season
  • We donate to local schools and contribute to area fundraisers
  • Our founder and his family volunteer at the food bank every Thanksgiving. Louise keeps this tradition going.
  • Run blood drives in the fall and spring

We have contributed to the following organizations:

  • Children's Miracle Network
  • Feeding America
  • The Alzheimer's Association
  • Scholarship America
  • To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)
  • Cancer Research Institute
  • Government Accountability Project (GAP)