Courtney Presthus

Courtney Presthus is a North Dakota business lawyer at Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyer, whose practice centers on insurance defense litigation, malpractice defense, and construction litigation. She represents clients in complex civil disputes and has led or assisted with several successful jury trials. Her work extends to real property leasing and business matters, giving her experience with disputes and transactions affecting companies and property owners. She is admitted to state and federal courts in North Dakota and South Dakota.

Courtney earned her B.S. in Psychology, summa cum laude, from Dickinson State University. She later received her J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She completed further trial advocacy training through the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy. The program was held at Stanford University School of Law and focused on developing courtroom and trial advocacy skills.

Courtney concentrates on litigation involving insurers, professionals, construction matters, and other civil disputes. Her courtroom background includes direct participation in jury trials, while her broader practice includes business solutions and real property leasing. She belongs to the State Bar Association of North Dakota, Defense Research Institute, and North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association. Her professional recognition includes Best Lawyers in America and Great Plains Super Lawyers Rising Stars selections.

Courtney Presthus brings litigation experience, trial training, and a broad civil practice to clients facing demanding legal disputes. Her work combines courtroom advocacy with practical guidance on business and property matters. She has earned recognition from legal and business publications for her professional work and leadership. Her admissions in North Dakota and South Dakota support representation across state and federal courts in the region.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers PLLC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• South Dakota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dickinson State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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