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Should I Hire a Small Business Lawyer in North Dakota?

If you’re starting a new business venture, or even if your small business has been operating for years, you’re undoubtedly looking for ways to save money. Many entrepreneurs skimp on hiring a lawyer for a small business in North Dakota, thinking… [Read More...]

​What To Do When a Family Member Dies

The death of a loved one is often a tragic, emotionally charged event. When a family member dies, it’s important that you and your family take an appropriate time to grieve. However, there are important steps that need to be taken, sometimes qu… [Read More...]

The Use of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in Divorce Cases

Retirement assets, such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) , 401K accounts, or a defined benefit pension are often one of the largest assets held by a married couple. When the marriage of such a couple ends in divorce, the retirement assets mus… [Read More...]

How to Choose the Best North Dakota Divorce Lawyer for Your Case

When faced with the inherently difficult process of dissolving a marriage, one of the first decisions you’ll make is choosing a divorce attorney to represent you. To help you choose the best divorce lawyer for your case, it’s important to conside… [Read More...]

How to File for Divorce in North Dakota

To file for divorce, you or your spouse must have resided in North Dakota for at least 6 months prior to beginning the process. Alternatively, if by the time the Judgment and Decree of divorce is entered, you will have been residents for 6 months, t… [Read More...]

Pain and Suffering Damages in a Car Accident?

Q. What is meant by “pain and suffering” damages in a car accident? A. In North Dakota, a jury (or a Court) is able to award two different categories of damages —  economic damages (think medical bills or wage loss) and non-economic damage… [Read More...]

Succession Planning for Business

Planning and preparing for the transition of your business is critical to help your family, your employees, and/or your co-owners. Check our out latest article on Succession Planning! [Read More...]

North Dakota Supreme Court Rules In Favor of North Dakota Employees and North Dakota Employers

  Fargo, North Dakota, December 7, 2017.  Today the North Dakota Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Dawn Osborne v. Brown & Saenger, Inc., 2017 ND 288.  Under North Dakota law, non-compete agreements for employees are void and… [Read More...]

In North Dakota, How Does a Jury Award Money in a Car Accident?

Q: In North Dakota, how does a jury award money in a car accident? A: It depends who is at fault.  In North Dakota state courts, juries (usually a jury of either six or nine people from your county) will have to determine who, if anyone, is at “fa… [Read More...]

What is No-Fault Insurance?

  Q. What is no-fault insurance? A. In North Dakota, no-fault, also known as PIP or Personal Injury Protection insurance is a type of insurance where you (the driver or passenger) receive benefits regardless of whether or not you sue someone aft… [Read More...]