Disaster
Recovery Plan
Approved
Social Security Disability
Claims and Appeals
Ficek Law Office, P.C.
4650 Amber Valley Parkway Fargo, ND 58104
1-800-786-8525 701-241-8525
SAND LAW PROUDLY INTRODUCES TWO NEW MEMBERS TO ITS
CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE
ELISABETH HEWETT
The Board of Governors discussed and
approved a Disaster Recovery Plan at
its recent meeting in February. While
Admission to Practice Rule 3.2 addresses
disasters in North Dakota, it is important
for SBAND to be ready to assist attorneys
who may become displaced as a result of a
natural disaster and to be ready to help the
public. Following the Watford City tornado
last summer, SBAND sent an email to
members requesting volunteers to assist the
public, pro bono, should there be those who
suffered in that disaster. SBAND received
responses from about 30 attorneys, which
was a tremendous response by our members.
While our assistance wasn’t needed, we
stood ready to help.
Philip Becher has joined the firm’s North Dakota criminal
defense practice where he will be handling misdemeanor
and felony cases. Phil is a Rochester, Minnesota native and
a graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
PHILIP BECHER
Elisabeth Hewett has also joined the firm’s criminal defense
practice. Elisabeth is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba and a
graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law.
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Following that disaster, President Pelham
and the Board thought it was important
to have a plan in place for any subsequent
disaster, to not only help the public, but
our members as well. In developing a
Disaster Recovery Plan for our members,
SBAND looked at the Model Plan from
the American Bar Association. The Disaster
Recovery Plan is designed to be a tool
for law firms to be prepared for possible
disasters and can be found on our website
under For Lawyers, Legal Resources.
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