Contract for Deeds

If you want to purchase real estate but cannot secure financing through a bank, you may consider a contract for deed, also known as an installment land contract. But before using a land contract to buy or sell real estate, you must understand that th… [Read More...]

Eminent Domain Law in North Dakota

When the government wants to acquire private property to facilitate a project that will benefit the community as a whole, it has the power to take private land through eminent domain. But when a landowner refuses to sell or disagrees with the governm… [Read More...]

How to Make a North Dakota Construction Lien Claim

A construction lien is a public declaration that someone hasn’t paid you for work you performed. A properly filed North Dakota construction lien gives you a right over someone else’s property as security for a debt that person owes you. A constru… [Read More...]

Attorney James Teigland Prevails in Eminent Domain Lawsuit

Attorney James Teigland recently prevailed in a western North Dakota eminent domain lawsuit on behalf of two landowners. After a three day jury trial, the jury awarded Teigland’s clients an additional $399,640.00 in additional compensation for the… [Read More...]

Attorney Teigland Successfully Settles Legal Malpractice Lawsuit

  Attorney James Teigland recently settled a North Dakota legal malpractice lawsuit on behalf of a plaintiff. The plaintiff hired a North Dakota attorney to represent them in their divorce. The attorney made a mistake by not preparing a qualifie… [Read More...]