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With an exclusive focus on criminal defense, I am prepared to provide affordable representation in a wide range of felony and misdemeanor matters.

We specialize in criminal defense.  That's what we do.  We defend people who need help.  At the Herbel Law Firm, we will vigorously defend you and fight to safeguard your freedom.  We handle cases all over the State of North Dakota.

R.J. is a shareholder in Vogel Law Firm’s Bismarck office. R.J. helps his clients navigate all aspects of business-related disputes. He regularly litigates on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts and in arbitration, and is licensed to practice law in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas.. R.J.’s clients come from a variety of industries, including construction, insurance, oil and gas, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, and environmental. R.J. has developed a particular emphasis in problems involving construction projects, real estate, and disputes between owners of closely-held businesses.. R.J. works hard to ensure his clients understand the litigation process and are involved in strategy and decision-making each step of the way. He is heavily involved in, and responsible for, all aspects of his cases, from initial client contact through the pre-trial discovery process, motion practice, oral argument, mediation, trial or arbitration, and appeal.. R.J. has established a track record of success for his clients in high-stakes disputes. He has skillfully handled disputes involving construction and design defects, OSHA, construction project payment issues and liens, property damage, ownership and control of closely-held business entities, breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, eminent domain, land partition, and political questions.. In addition to his litigation practice, R.J. helps his construction industry clients draft and negotiate contracts and advises them on how to handle the variety of issues that tend to arise during complex construction projects. R.J. works to stay up-to-date on legal developments impacting his construction industry clients so he can provide them with the best advice. R.J. speaks on construction law issues to industry groups, and he is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law and Associated General Contractors of North Dakota.. R.J. has been honored as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” and as an Associate Fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America. R.J. graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Public Policy and earned his J.D., with honors, at Southern Methodist University School of Law.

Nick Surma, a shareholder in our Bismarck office, is a skilled litigator who focuses his practice on construction law and commercial litigation. Nick represents project owners, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers on all issues that arise before and during construction projects including bid contests, construction and design defect, change order disputes, delay claims, bond claims and liens, contract termination, and payment disputes. Nick has litigated disputes involving nearly every type of construction project including heavy highway, municipal, commercial, residential and everything in-between. Nick also reviews, drafts, and negotiates construction contracts and related documents for his clients.. In his commercial litigation practice, Nick litigates a wide array of disputes including breach of contract, commercial real estate and lease disputes, property damage, negligence, indemnity, subrogation, partnership matters, corporate matters, disputes between owners of closely held companies, and more. Nick has also litigated and advised clients on intricate political and constitutional questions involving elections, initiated measures, and internal political party organization and governance.. Regardless of the issue, Nick takes a collaborative approach with his clients to achieve the best possible outcome. Nick is not afraid to fight hard to advance his client’s interests, and his litigation approach and success has earned him a well-regarded reputation among lawyers and clients alike.. Before joining Vogel Law Firm, Nick served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Chief Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle of the North Dakota Supreme Court. A graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law, Nick served as Managing Editor of the North Dakota Law Review and President of the Student Bar Association. His dedication and academic excellence earned him several scholarships and honors during law school.. Nick lives in the Bismarck area with his wife and their two young boys. Nick is an avid waterfowl and upland bird hunter and enjoys spending fall days afield with his yellow lab, Tucker. During the summer months, Nick can be found musky fishing, shanking it on the golf course, coaching his son’s baseball team, and watching his beloved Minnesota Twins.

Jesse is an attorney in our Bismarck office currently practicing in general civil and criminal litigation. Prior to joining Vogel, Jesse served as a full time Judge Advocate to the Colorado Army National Guard, where he gained substantial experience in administrative law, criminal law, contract and fiscal law, employment and military personnel law, international and operational law. Jesse also served on the board of directors for the Education Foundation.. Jesse graduated cum laude from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he received the Lillian Elsinga Outstanding Student Leader Award. While in law school, Jesse served as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies.. Following law school, Jesse was awarded a two-year Presidential Management Fellowship, with a concentration on labor and employment law. Jesse completed his fellowship working for the Department of the Interior in Denver Colorado, where he represented and advised management in labor and employment disputes.. Jesse is a Judge Advocate in the North Dakota Army National Guard. With over seventeen years of military service, Jesse has had the great privilege of serving his country in Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo, Germany, Jordan, and Guantanamo Bay.. Jesse his wife Mika enjoy spending their time doting over their children. In his spare time, Jesse can be found camping, cooking, or playing the guitar.

I have six children, three boys and three girls.  My oldest son Sam is also a lawyer and has been practicing with my firm for five years.  I enjoy boating and golf in the summer and play hockey in the winter.  I was born in Montana and moved to Michigan and California before graduating from high school in North Dakota.  I attended the University of North Dakota for undergraduate and then Gonzaga University for law school.  I finished my education at the University of Miami receiving a master of laws in taxation.

Briana is a partner in our Bismarck office who devotes the majority of her professional time to litigation. While she has had occasion to work on many general civil litigation matters, her litigation practice today focuses primarily in the areas of medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, generally, and personal injury. As a compliment to her litigation practice, Briana also represents healthcare and other professionals in professional board matters, including administrative actions, and provides advice and counsel to healthcare clients regarding risk management and compliance matters. Briana was named on Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2021 and 2022.. Briana considers herself fortunate to practice out of Vogel’s Bismarck office and in that capacity give back to a community that afforded her many opportunities growing up. Born and raised in Bismarck, Briana graduated from Century High School and went on to earn an undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Minnesota. From there, she attended law school at the University of Nebraska College of Law, graduating in the top five percent of her law school class. While in law school, she founded the Nebraska Law Review’s Twitter account in her role as the Online Editor, represented the Nebraska College of Law at the 2015 ABA national client counseling competition after winning the regional championship, and was elected to the Order of the Coif. She was also sure to attend every Minnesota-Nebraska football game during her time in Lincoln, sporting her Gopher apparel, of course.. In her personal time, Briana enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, Klark, their son, Ollie, and dog, Bader. Her crew likes to travel and particularly enjoys summer weekends at the lake and taking full advantage of the snow in the mountains when they are able.

Brenda practices in our Bismarck office in the areas of medical malpractice defense, personal injury, and insurance defense. She graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1984, where she was on the Moot Court Board, inducted into the Order of Barristers, and received an Outstanding Service Award from the Legal Aid Association. Prior to attending law school, Brenda worked as a paramedic on a hospital-owned ambulance service.. Brenda represents physicians, dentists, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care professionals in the defense of medical malpractice actions and professional board matters. She also advises health care clients on risk management issues. Brenda defends insureds involved in automobile, homeowner, and commercial litigation.. With three grown sons and six grandchildren, Brenda enjoys spending time with family, reading and traveling. She is also an avid angler and a member of the Whopper Club.

Bennett is an attorney in Vogel’s Environmental Law, Water Law, and Land Use group who focuses his practice on representation of clients of all sizes with various environmental and regulatory needs, including navigating permitting requirements for resource development projects, and conducting environmental due diligence for both equity and industry aligned clients. Additionally, Bennett counsels regional and local water related governmental entities as to their operations and ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.. Bennett attended the University of Wyoming College Of Law where he graduated with honors while participating in the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resource Pathways program. Prior to joining the Vogel Law Firm, Bennett practiced in the areas of land use and timber law in northern Minnesota. While not practicing law, Bennett spends his time with his family and enjoys travelling, hiking, snowmobiling, and automotive restoration.

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