Meet Alex

Alex's Background

Alex Halbach, a native of Lyle, Minnesota, specializes in business and corporate law, agriculture, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, family law, and non-profit law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in business economics from South Dakota State University, graduating magna cum laude and with honors college distinction. During his time at South Dakota State University, Alex served as the Students’ Association President and was active in Student Government.

Alex furthered his education by obtaining his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of South Dakota School of Law and the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business. Before co-founding Halbach|Szwarc Law Firm in 2023, Alex was a partner at Cutler Law Firm, LLP. His diverse expertise and passion for historic preservation also led him to form Boulevard Companies, a small residential and commercial property and construction company specializing in the development and restoration of historic properties.

Alex’s dedication to business and the law is matched by his commitment to community involvement. On top of being a Partner and co-founder of Halbach|Szwarc Law Firm, Alex also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the South Dakota State University Alumni Association, the Sioux Falls Board of Historic Preservation, and the Sioux Falls Food Co+op. These roles reflect his belief in the importance of giving back to the community.