Abigale R. Griffin

Abigale R. Griffin is a Senior Associate at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Fargo, North Dakota, where she represents clients in complex commercial litigation and regulatory and compliance lawsuits and disputes. Her practice includes business disputes, employment and labor litigation, non-compete and trade secret matters, and securities litigation. She works with businesses and other clients on contested matters that require careful fact development, legal research, written advocacy, and strategic assessment of litigation risk.

Griffin earned a J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2020, graduating cum laude. She earned her undergraduate degree from Concordia College in 2017, graduating summa cum laude. Her academic achievements include membership in the Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers, as well as highest-grade recognition in Trial Advocacy and Lawyering Skills. This training supports both written analysis and courtroom-focused litigation work.

Before and during the early stages of her practice, Griffin served as a summer law clerk to the Honorable Shon Hastings, Chief Judge of the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of North Dakota. She also worked as a law clerk at Fredrikson while in law school. Her current matters include commercial and employment disputes in which contracts, competitive business interests, confidential information, securities issues, or regulatory requirements may shape litigation strategy and possible resolution.

Abigale R. Griffin brings strong academic preparation and practical litigation experience to clients facing business-related disputes. Her work requires attention to procedural rules, documentary records, witness issues, and the commercial consequences of contested proceedings. She helps clients evaluate claims and defenses, prepare for litigation, and respond to regulatory or compliance concerns with an approach that connects legal analysis to the broader business considerations surrounding a dispute.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Fredrikson & Byron P.A.
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, North Dakota State Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Concordia College
  2017 Summa Cum Laude

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