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News About SBAND Members
Hovland Becomes Chief Judge for District of North Dakota
United States District Judge Daniel L . Hovland assumed the role of Chief Judge for the District of North Dakota on Nov . 1 . The Chief Judge provides the court with strategic leadership , court governance , court-management oversight , and case-management oversight . The Chief Judge also represents the District at the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Eighth Circuit Judicial Council . The position of Chief Judge is a statutory appointment for a period of seven years .
Chief Judge Hovland graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead in 1976 and from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1979 . He was appointed to the federal bench in 2002 by President George W . Bush .
Maring Williams Law Office Welcomes New Shareholder and Associate Attorney
Maring Williams Law Office is pleased to announce Lindsay M . Wilz ( Harris ) has become a shareholder in the firm and Jared J . Wall has joined the firm as an associate attorney .
Wilz graduated from the University of North Dakota ( UND ) School of Law in 2012 and was named to the Order of Barristers . After graduation , she clerked for Justice Mary Muehlen Maring of the North Dakota Supreme Court . She has served on the executive board for the North Dakota Association of Justice and is currently the secretary . She is also a member of Inquiry Committee West and the current president of the Young Lawyers Section . Wilz is licensed in North Dakota and Montana .
Wall graduated magna cum laude from the UND School of Law in 2014 and was named to the Order of the Barristers . After graduation , Wall clerked for the South Central Judicial District in Bismarck . Wall is currently licensed in North Dakota .
Maring Williams Law Office represents people who have been impacted by serious injury or death caused by the negligence of others .
CLASSIFIEDS
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
At Fremstad Law , our mission is to move our clients forward . To do this , we ’ re transforming the client experience . This unique approach is based on our core values and requires attorneys who want to practice law differently .
We ’ re currently seeking a motivated associate attorney primarily for our Valley City office . Valley City is a vibrant small city in need of general practice attorneys . The candidate will lead the Valley City office and be supported by the firm ’ s Fargo office .
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working , energetic team player that embraces the importance of working with urgency while preserving quality . Attention to detail and organizational skills are required . Previous experience is a plus , but not a requirement .
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package with an excellent opportunity for professional growth . When applying , please provide your salary requirements and expectations .
To learn more about us , log onto www . fremstadlaw . com or check us out on Facebook . If you ’ re interested in joining our team , please submit your resume and a cover letter to , joel @ fremstadlaw . com .
FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Opening for a full-time associate attorney , licensed and experience preferred . Must be a highly energetic and motivated people person who wants a career .
Please send resume , transcript and writing samples to Johnson Law Office , P . C ., 1018 1st Ave . N , Fargo , ND 58502 or to JLOapplications @ yahoo . com .
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY 5 + YEARS EXPERIENCE
Fargo law firm seeks attorney with 5 + years of experience . Practice would be primarily commercial and civil litigation . The work would vary , including representation of creditors , debtors , and others , on various matters and general practice litigation . Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications .
Contact Kip Kaler at Kaler Doeling , PLLP , 3429 Interstate Blvd ., PO Box 9231 , Fargo , ND 58106- 9231 , ( 701 ) 232-8757 , kip @ kaler-doeling . com .
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