Atty. Corey R. Elmer

Atty. Corey R. Elmer

Corey Elmer is an experienced business and real estate attorney who practices throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. He assists clients on business entity formation (including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships), mergers and acquisitions, business sales, contracts, and commercial and farm real estate transactions.

Moorhead Moorhead 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Corey R. Elmer at a glance

Corey R. Elmer is a Managing Partner based in Moorhead, Minnesota, practicing at Vogel Law Firm. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2002), North Dakota (2003), and South Dakota (2003). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2002) and Minnesota State University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Moorhead, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Corey Elmer is an experienced business and real estate attorney who practices throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
  • He assists clients on business entity formation (including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships), mergers and acquisitions, business sales, contracts, and commercial and farm real estate transactions
  • Corey advises individuals, start-up companies, established businesses, farming operations, nonprofit organizations, and professional practices
  • Corey also assists clients in transitioning their businesses, whether to family members, key employees, or other purchasers
  • Corey earned his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota
  • He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, which he earned under the auspices of the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship program
  • Corey is a Marshall Memorial Fellow and completed a fellowship in Europe through the German Marshall Fund of the United States
  • Prior to joining Vogel Law Firm, Corey represented clients before the Minnesota State Legislature and Minnesota state agencies as a lobbyist for communities throughout Greater Minnesota
  • Corey believes in giving back to his community
  • He is the Past President of the Moorhead Rotary Club and active in Rotary International, including international service missions with his family in Peru, Bolivia, and Guatemala
  • Corey is the Past Chair of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation and Past President of the Minnesota State University Moorhead Alumni Foundation
  • He previously served on the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Moorhead Economic Development Authority, Moorhead Business Association, and chaired the President’s Regional Advisory Council at Minnesota State University Moorhead
  • He is the recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni award from Minnesota State University Moorhead
  • Corey grew up in the family business in the small town of Evansville, Minnesota, where his family owned the local six-lane bowling alley and dance hall
  • Corey and his wife Brenda have three sons, Christian, Jack and Blake
  • The Elmer family likes to travel and explore new places, especially long family road trips
  • They are close to completing their goal of visiting all 50 states, having driven over 34,000 miles through 47 states, four Canadian provinces, and a few other interesting places
  • PRACTICE AREAS // Formation of Business Entities, Business and Corporate Law, Business Transactions, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Law, Educational Law ADMITTED TO PRACTICE // North Dakota
  • Minnesota
  • South Dakota
  • United States District Court District of Minnesota MEMBERSHIPS // Minnesota State Bar Association, State Bar Association of North Dakota, South Dakota Bar Association HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS // Minnesota Rising Stars, Super Lawyer®, Thomson Reuters COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT // Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, Minnesota State University Moorhead Alumni Foundation, Moorhead Rotary Club and Rotary International, Minnesota Public Radio’s Regional Advisory Council

Practice Areas Explained

Corey R. Elmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Corey R. Elmer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Moorhead are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Corey R. Elmer

Where is Corey R. Elmer's law office located?
Corey R. Elmer's law practice is located in Moorhead, Minnesota. The firm is Vogel Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Corey R. Elmer handle?
Corey R. Elmer focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Corey R. Elmer practiced law?
Corey R. Elmer has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Corey R. Elmer go to law school?
Corey R. Elmer earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Corey R. Elmer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Minnesota State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2002
North Dakota
Admitted: 2003
South Dakota
Admitted: 2003

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