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Jennifer Albaugh is an associate attorney with Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson, in Fargo, North Dakota. She currently practices family law, focusing on divorces, custody disputes, adoptions, guardianships, conservatorships, and any other related matter. In 2009, Jennifer received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Dakota. Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2012. While in law school, Jennifer was involved in Law Women’s Caucus, serving as the President and Treasurer, North Dakota Law Review and the law school’s yearly orientation program. In 2012, she was awarded The National Association of Women Lawyer’s Outstanding Law Student for her involvement in law school and leadership abilities. Jennifer serves on the Board of Governors for the State Bar Associaion of North Dakota, is a member of the Cass and Clay County Bar Associations. She also serves as a Board Member for the F5 Project. Jennifer volunteers with the Junior Achievement Program, and has done so since 2007. She also volunteers with Dress for Success and the American Heart Association. Jennifer previously served as the President-Elect and President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota’s Young Lawyer’s Section. Jennifer currently resides in West Fargo with her husband, Nathan, and their children, Hudson and Sloane. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, baking, and any outdoor activities.

Jeff was born and raised in North Dakota. In 1986, he received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. In 1989, Jeff received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University Of North Dakota School Of Law. While in law school, Jeff was elected Moot Court Board President and was awarded the Order of Barrister. This honor recognizes, on a national basis, graduating law students who excelled as students in written and oral advocacy activities and competitions. Jeff is highly rated, by his peers, in both legal ability and ethical standards.. Jeff is admitted to practice law in the State of North Dakota, United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, and United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.. Jeff has extensive civil and criminal trial experience, as well as appellate experience. Jeff specializes in litigation, with an emphasis in personal injury, criminal defense, and consumer and business litigation. He has been active in representing groups of plaintiffs in class action cases. He has been certified by Courts to be co-lead counsel in class action cases in Federal and State Courts.. In addition, Jeff has also represented defendants in some of the largest narcotic cases in North Dakota’s history. Jeff has defended individuals in criminal jury trials where such individuals were accused of, including among other crimes, murder, attempted murder, rape, narcotic crimes, bank robbery, violent crimes and driving under the influence.. Furthermore, Jeff has been active in representing injured clients whose lives have been devastated. Jeff represents family members who have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligent actions and individuals whose lives have been devastated with, among other injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), amputations, severe burns, facial scaring and spine injuries. Jeff understands that the consequences of a major accident can effect a person’s life for years. Medical treatment can be staggeringly expensive, while injuries may lead to debilitating pain or other chronic problems. Jeff has been helping injured people obtain financial recovery for almost 25 years. Jeff is committed to each client’s success in court or in negotiations with insurance companies.. Jeff thrives on hard work to help clients resolve problems. Additionally, because he is able to draw upon a wealth of litigation experience, Jeff brings a perspective and vision to cases that attorneys who focus in one narrow area of law may lack.. There is a number of professional organizations that Jeff is an active member of, including being a Charter Member of the Eighth Circuit Bar Association, Founding Member of the North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Life Member in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

I take pride in helping those that have had unfortunate circumstances and getting them the protection they need to protect their earnings and livelihood.. I enjoy time with my husband and two children camping, grilling, and fishing. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs. An avid sports fan, she loves Twins Baseball, Vikings football, and playing fantasy football. She is an active member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Hawley (MN), where she is involved with religious education and youth music ministry.

I have had a diverse legal and business career. I was a partner with one of North Dakota’s largest law firms for nearly 10 years. During that time I developed my practice to include employment law, business litigation, and collections. I left private practice to become General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources for a privately held real estate and venture capital business with extensive real estate and other small business holdings. This broadened my knowledge and experience in starting and acquiring businesses and in the operating complexities of such businesses.. While acting as General Counsel, I recognized the value of this unique perspective as both business owner and business attorney. In 2008 I founded Fremstad Law with a clear focus on bringing this advantage to my clients.. I graduated from the North Dakota School of Law with honors including Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers and served as Research Editor of the North Dakota Law Review. After graduation, I clerked for the North Dakota Supreme Court and then joined what was then Nilles, Hansen and Davies, Ltd in Fargo. I am currently licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota and have also appeared before several tribal courts.. I have been active in the Fargo Moorhead Community. I am the Past President of the Cass County Bar Association, the Past President of The Fargo Rotary Club (), the Past Board Chair of Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization (), a past member of the North Dakota Judiciary Standards Committee, and a past member Board Member of the Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, North Dakota (). I am married and have two children.

I have been in private practice most of my career. I earned, with distintion, my Juris Doctor Degree from University of North Dakota in May 1984. Immidiately following I was admitted in the Bar Association in both North Dakota and Minniesota. With nearly 40 years of expierence, you can be confident in my ability to represent you. I have often been told I am down to earth and can relate to my clients. I hope you would also feel this way. I grew up in Fargo/Moorhead and am very proud to call it my home. My wife and I have raised two wonderful children here.

I have been dedicated to my clients in criminal defense cases in both North Dakota and Minnesota since 2002. I believe that good communication, zealous advocacy and hard work lead to good results for my clients. I'm proud to say I have never been a prosecutor. I have a passion for helping my clients fight back and get the justice they deserve.. I I focus on criminal cases because I know that a good attorney can make all the differnce in the world when you are facing prosecution for a criminal charge. My staff is dedicated to serving my clients with the utmost respect and professionalism.. Simply put, I am here to win and give you the great defense you need!

I have 30+ years of experience, practicing in North Dakota and Minnesota. I concentrate in personal and small business bankruptcies, but also provides services in drafting wills, healthcare directives, powers of attorney for financial decisions, probate, and guardianship & conservatorships.. I provide a free initial telephone consultation regarding any of my practice areas.  For bankruptcies and basic estate planning, I am usually able to offer a flat fee quote in the initial telephone consultation.  And, I am usually able to provide an estimate of the cost of hourly fee legal services (i.e., probates).

Greg Liebl is a family lawyer located in Fargo, North Dakota specializing in divorce, child custody, visitation or parenting time, adoption, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, restraining or protection orders, name changes, parental rights & more. Although based out of Fargo, Greg works with clients from Grand Forks, Bismarck, Minot and throughout North Dakota.

Erica is an attorney with the criminal defense practice group in our Fargo and Grand Forks offices.. Erica earned her juris doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law. While in law school, Erica cultivated and enhanced her courtroom advocacy skills in preparation of becoming a zealous advocate for her clients. She participated and excelled in several advocacy competitions including the Phi Alpha Delta National Trial Competition, the Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition, the Carrigan Cup Intramural Trial Competition, and moot court. Erica received numerous honors, awards, and scholarships recognizing her exceptional advocacy abilities, including attaining the highest grade in her criminal advocacy course. She also served as president of the Student Trial Lawyers Association, a judicial extern for the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, and an intern for the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office. Before joining the Vogel Law Firm, Erica served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Chief Justice Jon J. Jensen of the North Dakota Supreme Court.. Erica graduated from Bismarck Century High School and earned her bachelor of science degree in political science and philosophy from North Dakota State University. At NDSU, Erica was actively involved in student government and other student-led organizations. She also sang in NDSU’s Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, and BisonArts Singers.. Erica lives in Grand Forks with her husband, Alex, who is a choir teacher at Red River High School. She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, traveling, and taking long walks with her English Cocker Spaniel, Theodore.

Elizabeth is an attorney in Fargo with the general civil litigation practice group.. Elizabeth earned her juris doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. While in law school, Elizabeth developed client advocacy skills through Trial Advocacy courses and the Lile Moot Court competition. She excelled in every family law course available at UVA and was awarded the Virginia State Bar Family Law Book Award at graduation. She also participated in the Nonprofit Clinic, where she advised clients on documents, organization, and compliance with state and federal law. She served as the Senior Business Manager for the Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law, Women's Outreach Coordinator for the Federalist Society, and President of the St. Thomas More Society along with being catcher on their softball team--Sermon on the Mound. She was an extern for both the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota and the Federal Public Defenders for the Districts of North and South Dakota in their Fargo office. During her 2L summer she worked for Dorsey & Whitney in their Minneapolis office. Before joining the Vogel Firm, she spent one year clerking for the Honorable Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., of the Eastern District of Missouri.. Elizabeth is a Fargo native who graduated summa cum laude from The Catholic University of America in 2020 with her Bachelor of Arts degree having completed double majors in History and Philosophy and a minor in Medieval and Byzantine Studies. While at Catholic University, Elizabeth tutored local youth through D.C. Reads, served as a Cardinal Ambassador, and excelled in her studies. She was awarded the title of University Scholar as well as the Zeender Prize for best senior history thesis for her original research on the Honorable Ronald N. Davies and the Little Rock Nine.. Elizabeth is happy to be back in Fargo. In her spare time she enjoys supporting North Dakota Girls State and the American Legion Auxiliary, cooking with her husband, cheering for the Twins, and reading.

DeAnn M. Pladson was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. She received her undergraduate degree from Moorhead State University in 1989, and was graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1992. DeAnn began her career as a solo practitioner and joined the Maring Williams Law Office in 1997 and became a shareholder in 2001. In 2010 DeAnn started her own law firm, Pladson Law Office, P.L.L.C. and focuses on all areas of family law. DeAnn is licensed to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota and currently practices in all complex family law litigation areas, and provides mediation and collaborative law services. DeAnn is a member of the Family Law Section in both Minnesota and North Dakota. DeAnn's activities in the bar and the community are aimed to make the family law system more accessible and more effective for families going through trying times.

Daniel earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota with a double-major in Political Science and History. Daniel went on to complete his Juris Doctor degree at the University of North Dakota School of Law, graduating with distinction. Daniel's undergraduate studies fostered an interest in the development of the criminal justice system in the United States and influenced his decision to focus his legal practice solely on criminal defense. Daniel is the firm's primary attorney on Minnesota criminal defense cases and is a staunch advocate for those he represents. Daniel is licensed and practices in all courts in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Federal Court.. A native of Minnesota, Daniel grew up in Detroit Lakes. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, spending time with friends and family, golfing, bowling, fishing, and an occasional Twins game.

Dan's areas of concentration include oil, gas & energy law, products liability, malpractice, transportation and insurance law together with general trial, appellate and ADR practice. He attended the University of the Americas in Mexico City, Mexico, the University of California at Berkeley, and is a 1970 graduate of Lawrence University. He received his law degree in 1974 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.. Dan is the firm’s representative and served on the Board of Directors for the American Law Firm Association, was the State Representative for the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and has actively participated in many national, regional, and state bar activities. He is a past member of the Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel and the International Association of Defense Counsel, past president of the North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association, and has received national recognition (Fred Sievert Award) from DRI for his defense bar work.. Dan enjoys fishing, hunting and tennis. He speaks and reads Spanish.

Caren's areas of concentration include business and commercial litigation; construction law and liens; bankruptcy; creditor, debtor and collection; foreclosures and evictions. She received her undergraduate degree in history and East Asian studies from Carleton College and graduated magna cum laude from Hamline University School of Law. While in law school, she was an editor of the Hamline Law Review and published an article on copyright law. She also worked part-time for the Minnesota Attorney General'sOffice in the Tax Litigation division.. Caren is a native of the Fargo-Moorhead area and graduated from Moorhead Senior High School. Prior to attending law school, she worked for several years at Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions as a software support technician and trainer. Her husband is a database administrator. They have two daughters, a rescue cat, and a Great Dane. Caren spends most of her free time cheering on the kids in their activities, especially those long soccer trips, and walking (or being walked by is perhaps more accurate) the dog.

Bruce concentrates his practice in criminal defense. He received his undergraduate degree in 1975 from North Dakota State University and graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota Law School in 1978.. Before joining the firm in 1989, Bruce spent several years as a prosecutor in the State's Attorney's office, Cass County, North Dakota, and as First Assistant Attorney General in the North Dakota Attorney General's office. His experience includes numerous jury trials and appeals in state and federal courts.. Bruce is a frequent speaker at seminars and meetings for lawyers, law enforcement and political subdivisions, and he organized a criminal defense section of the State Bar Association of North Dakota. He teaches at North Dakota State University and has written many articles and a book on criminal law. Bruce currently teaches criminal trial advocacy and criminal procedure at the University of North Dakota Law School.. Bruce is an active member of Hope Lutheran Church, ShareHouse, Inc., and former chairman of the North Dakota Horse Racing Commission. His wife, Roberta, sells real estate at Park Company. Bruce and Roberta have three children, Robert, Mitchell, and Anna. Robert practices criminal defense law in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Brent is a civil litigator who represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of disputes. Among his areas of focus, Brent represents lawyers and other professionals in malpractice and professional discipline matters. He also represents individuals and businesses in contract disputes, insurance coverage disputes, and contested matters before state and federal regulatory agencies. An experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Brent has tried jury cases to verdict in North Dakota, Minnesota and U.S. District Court and has argued over 60 appeals before the North Dakota Supreme Court.. Brent returned to private practice with the firm in 2015 after a stint in public service, most recently as North Dakota’s Disciplinary Counsel and previously as Executive Director of Workforce Safety & Insurance. He received his undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University and graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law. He has also attended regional and advanced trial advocacy training sessions of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.. A member of the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility, Brent is a frequent presenter on legal ethics and professional responsibility issues.. Brent and his wife, Jacqueline (Jaci), a licensed professional counselor, live in Fargo. Brent and Jaci enjoy spending time with family and friends in the Minnesota lake country.

Attorney James Teigland is a Moorhead native who graduated from Park Christian High School of Moorhead in 2006 and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead where he studied Economics until he graduated in 2010. Mr. Teigland attended William Mitchell College of Law from 2010-2013, and is licensed to practice in Minnesota and North Dakota.While attending law school, Mr. Teigland volunteered as a Law Clerk at the Council on Crime and Justice, clerked for Judge John P. Smith, Externed at Merrill Corporation, and was a Legal Assistant at the Sortland Law Office. After law school Mr. Teigland started his own firm, Teigland Law Office, PLLC, before merging with the Fremstad Law Firm.Mr. Teigland is currently an Attorney at the Fremstad Law Firm where he practice primarily in the areas of collections, partnership disputes, business disputes, commercial disputes, personal injury, real estate disputes and other civil matters.

Angie is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience with a focus on representing physicians, multi-specialty health systems, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice matters in North Dakota and Minnesota. A strategic thinker, Angie serves her clients with dedication and works collaboratively with clients to develop a shared litigation strategy to obtain results so that her healthcare clients can remain focused on serving others.. Angie has been recognized for her professionalism, preparation, and advocacy skills, including attaining the AV Preeminent peer-review rating by Martindale-Hubbell; being inducted as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society with membership limited to one-half of one percent of American lawyers and by invitation only; and being elected into membership of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Angie was first selected for inclusion with the inaugural Great Plains Super Lawyers listing in 2007, and has been included in all subsequent listings since that time, in addition to regularly being included in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006.. In addition to her advocacy at the trial court level, Angie also has experience with appellate advocacy with notable cases on appeal including B.D.H. v. Mickelson, 2010 ND 235, 792 N.W.2d 169, dismissing as a matter of law a wrongful life claim against medical providers, and Hoffner v. Johnson, 2003 ND 79, 660 N.W.2d 909, upholding North Dakota’s statute of repose for medical malpractice claims to constitutional challenges.. In addition to advocacy, Angie’s health law practice includes counseling medical providers on risk management and claims prevention; as an invited speaker, addressing medical students, healthcare administration students, physician groups and health systems, and attorneys; and representing providers in professional board and licensing matters. As a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice and included on North Dakota’s Neutral Roster maintained by the North Dakota Supreme Court Administrator’s Office, Angie is available as a mediator in select cases in Minnesota and North Dakota.. Angie graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Dakota with a B.A. in Political Science and with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where she earned Order of the Coif designation for her academic achievement and Order of the Barristers recognition for her advocacy skills. She also served as Symposium Editor for the University of North Dakota Law Review. While in private practice at the firm, Angie also taught as an adjunct instructor at the University of North Dakota School of Law in the areas of legal writing and appellate advocacy.. Before joining the firm, Angie clerked for Chief Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle, of the North Dakota Supreme Court, and for Judge David S. Doty, of the U.S. District Court in Minneapolis, Minnesota.. At the firm, Angie chairs the Litigation Practice Group, comprised of all litigation attorneys and paralegals, and is an elected officer on Vogel Law Firm’s management team.. Angie and her husband, Winston, are both proud natives of Cando, North Dakota, and have two children. Angie enjoys seizing the day and spending time with family, taking in Minnesota lakes country on the shores of Lake Lida, making the occasional culinary experiment, traveling, and planning the next family adventure.

Adam Justinger recognizes that some of the most difficult times in an individual’s life is when they have been charged with a crime. As a criminal defense attorney for SW&L Attorneys, Adam vigorously defends his clients and strives to get his clients the best possible outcome in their case.. What Made Adam Want to Practice Criminal Defense. During his first year of law school, Adam was unsure of what area of law he wanted to practice. At the end of his first year, Adam accepted a law clerk position with a criminal defense firm in Grand Forks, North Dakota. During his two years as a law clerk, Adam found his passion doing criminal defense law. After clerking, Adam was hired by SW&L Attorneys to practice in the area of criminal defense and has decided to focus his career on the defense of people accused of crimes.. Educational Background. Adam attended the University of North Dakota  and received a degree in Political Science with a minor in Public Administration. After graduation, Adam enrolled in law school at the University of North Dakota School of Law and earned his law degree in 2018.. During law school, Adam was very active. Adam’s greatest passion while in law school was participating in mock cases to perfect his oral advocacy skills. Adam participated in Moot Court during his second and third year of law school. During the internal Moot Court competition, Adam and his team partner received the best brief award. This allowed Adam the opportunity to advance to external Moot Court during his second and third year. During Adam’s second year of law school, Adam traveled to Las Vegas, NV to compete in the Frank A. Schreck Gaming Law Moot Court Competition. During Adam’s third year of law school, he traveled to Saint Paul, MN and competed in the McGee Moot Court Competition. Adam and his team partner advanced to the semifinal round. As a result of his success in Moot Court, Adam was accepted into the Order of the Barristers (awarded for oral advocacy and brief writing skills). Adam joined the the Energy Law Association his first year of law school and became the President during his second and third year. Furthermore, Adam was the secretary of the Student Bar Association during his second year, and the vice president of the organization during his third year. Additionally, Adam was a member of the Criminal Law Association and the Sports Law Association.. Personal Background. Adam was born and raised in Kimberly, Wisconsin by his mother who taught him the importance of an education. At age five, Adam looked at his mother and told her that he wanted to be an attorney because he enjoyed arguing. Although that has always been Adam’s dream, he began working for his grandparents construction business, which taught him the importance of hardwork, and communication. Even though Adam enjoyed working construction, he never forgot about his goal of becoming an attorney and went on to receive his law degree in 2018. In his spare time, Adam enjoys traveling/spending time with his girlfriend, hunting and fishing, socializing with family and friends, listening to music, and cooking.. Bar Admissions. Admitted to practice in North Dakota since 2018, Bar ID number 08635Admitted to practice in Minnesota since 2018, Bar ID number 0400351Admitted to practice in United States District Court, District of North Dakota since 2018.Admitted to practice in United States District Court, District of Minnesota since 2023.Admitted to practice in United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit since 2022.. Adam is not licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction not identified above.. Professional Memberships and Certifications. President, Cass County Bar Association (“CCBA”)Member, North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“NDACDL”)Member, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“MACDL”)Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association (“DUIDLA”)Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota (“SBAND”)Member, Minnesota State Bar Association (“MSBA”)Member, MSBA Criminal Law SectionMember, American Inns of CourtMember, North Dakota Association for Justice. Criminal Defense Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers2021 Great Plains Rising Star, Super Lawyers2022 Great Plains Rising Star, Super Lawyers. Blog Articles and Contributing Information. For Adam’s blog articles, current criminal defense issues, and other relevant information regarding the area of criminal defense, add Adam on LinkedIn.