Find an Attorney in North Dakota

North Dakota follows a "one-bite" common-law rule with negligence-per-se exceptions for leash-law violations.

North Dakota enforces reasonable non-competes — and the Bakken oil boom drives complex commercial litigation in the western counties.

North Dakota is a no-fault state with $30K PIP minimum — tort suits require crossing thresholds under N.D.C.C. § 26.1-41-08.

The ND Consumer Fraud Act (N.D.C.C. § 51-15) allows actual damages plus attorney fees and treble for willful violations.

North Dakota’s sentencing under N.D.C.C. § 12.1 and mandatory minimums for certain offenses make plea positioning critical.

North Dakota recognizes strict products liability — and the 10-year statute of repose under N.D.C.C. § 28-01.3 limits older claims.

The ND Human Rights Act (N.D.C.C. § 14-02.4) covers Title VII categories plus marital status and disability — applies to employers with 1+ employees in some contexts.

North Dakota is an equitable-distribution state — and the no-fault ground of "irreconcilable differences" governs most modern divorces.

North Dakota cases are heard in immigration courts in nearby states (Minneapolis, Omaha) — and growing immigrant populations in Fargo and Grand Forks drive case volume.

The North Dakota Lemon Law (N.D.C.C. § 51-07-16) covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

ND med-mal under N.D.C.C. § 28-01-46 requires expert testimony — and the 2-year SOL plus 6-year statute of repose shape timing.

A 6-year SOL under N.D.C.C. § 28-01-16 is one of the country’s most generous — and 50% modified comparative fault still bars 50%-or-above fault plaintiffs.

North Dakota premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and the natural-accumulation rule limits weather-related claims.

North Dakota SSA hearing office in Fargo processes moderate volumes — Eighth Circuit precedent shapes review.

North Dakota is a state-monopoly comp state — WSI is the sole insurer under N.D.C.C. § 65-02.