Duluth, MN: Hanft Fride is pleased to announce that Brent Malvick has become the firm’s newest shareholder, effective January 1, 2021. Malvick’s position as shareholder comes after five years of commitment and dedication as an associate attorney for Hanft Fride.
“We’re very proud to start the year by welcoming Brent as a shareholder,” said Jennifer Carey, President of Hanft Fride. “Brent has the essential skills of a good lawyer and a good leader—he has shown integrity, good communication skills, sound judgment and a collaborative spirit. We look forward to working with him as he masters the practice of law and the business of law at Hanft.”
Malvick is a native of Alborn, MN, and is proud to have built a successful life and career in the northland. Malvick earned an Associate’s degree from Mesabi Range Community College and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School and joined Hanft Fride as an associate in 2015. He has focused his practice primarily on transactional law, assisting clients with their business and real estate matters. A member of the 11th District Bar Association and the Range Bar Association, Malvick is licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
“I’m committed to aiding our clients in accomplishing their goals in an efficient and practical manner,” said Malvick. “I’m excited to continue doing so as a shareholder with Hanft Fride.”
While in law school at the University of Minnesota, Malvick served as a law clerk with the Sixth Judicial District Public Defender’s office in Duluth, Minnesota, and as a law clerk in the Hennepin Country Attorney’s Office. Before joining Hanft Fride, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable James B. Florey in Virginia, Minnesota.
Hanft Fride has been a top performing firm in the region for over 100 years. With a focus on client satisfaction, the legal team at Hanft Fride leverages experience and expertise to drive results for clients across many industries. From business transactions to litigation, family law to real estate and estate planning, and more, the legal team at Hanft Fride delivers high-quality services with high-value results. Learn more at hanftlaw.com.