Erich M. Grant

Erich M. Grant is an attorney at McGee, Hankla & Backes, PC in Minot, North Dakota. Grant maintains a broad litigation practice covering Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Oil and Gas Litigation, and Criminal Defense. The practice includes trial and appellate work in North Dakota state and federal courts, along with lawsuits and disputes involving products liability, wrongful death, construction liens, mineral interests, and specialized federal statutes. Grant has represented individuals, small companies, municipalities, insurance companies, energy businesses, and other large organizations in contested matters.

Grant attended the University of North Dakota School of Law after undergraduate study at Minot State University. During law school, Grant interned with the Grand Forks County State’s Attorney’s Office, assisting with criminal prosecutions and county administration issues. This academic and professional preparation provides a foundation for litigation, criminal law, public-sector matters, and legal analysis. It also supports a disciplined approach to research, issue spotting, document review, and explaining legal choices in a clear and practical way.

Grant joined his current law practice in 2013 after service in the United States Marine Corps. The litigation record described by the firm includes products liability, oilfield accidents, white collar criminal defense, civil asset forfeiture, construction lien litigation, oil and gas well and pipeline liens, foreclosures, and mineral title and royalty disputes. Across these matters, he must evaluate records, deadlines, legal standards, and the client’s objectives before choosing the most appropriate path.

Erich M. Grant has a background that combines courtroom experience with exposure to highly specialized civil and criminal issues. The firm also identifies extensive trial and appellate experience in North Dakota state and federal courts. He brings this background to a client-focused practice that emphasizes accurate legal analysis, clear communication, and practical guidance. The goal is to help clients understand their options, address legal risks, and move important matters forward with an informed plan.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McGee, Hankla & Backes, PC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota

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