Top Environmental Lawyers Near Me in Bismarck Area

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.

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.

Experienced Environmental attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Environmental attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Environmental attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Environmental attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Environmental attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Environmental attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.

Experienced Environmental attorney serving clients in Bismarck and surrounding areas.