Fred Strege

Fred Strege is an attorney who maintains a transactional practice focused on real estate, commercial transactions, business sales and purchases, and banking matters. He represents banks, businesses, farmers, construction firms, real estate developers, and individuals in a wide range of legal issues. Over the course of his career, he has handled many different matters and now concentrates on helping clients with business and property transactions. Through practical advice and careful planning, he helps clients move forward with confidence.

Fred earned his J.D., with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law. He also holds a B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, business operations, and transactional planning. This background supports his work in real estate, commercial transactions, and business matters, where careful review, financial understanding, and attention to detail are essential.

Throughout his career, Fred has practiced in several different areas of law. Earlier in his legal life, he handled family and criminal matters. He later worked as a commercial and civil litigator before settling into his current transactional practice. Today, he focuses mainly on general business matters and the organization, sale, and purchase of businesses and real estate. In addition to his own work, he also serves as co-counsel with other attorneys in his firm and has acted as an arbitrator.

Fred Strege is admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota, as well as in the United States District Courts for North Dakota and Minnesota. He is active in professional organizations, including state and local bar associations, and has served in leadership roles within the legal community. His work reflects decades of experience, strong business judgment, and a practical approach to helping clients resolve legal issues. Through his practice, he continues to provide dependable counsel in real estate, commercial, and business matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Smith & Strege Ltd.
• Past Board of Governors, Member, North Dakota Bar Association, Title Standards Committee
• Member, Minnesota Bar Association
• Past President, Member, Southeast Judicial Bar Association
• Member, Richland County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Honors: With Distinction
• University of North Dakota
  BS in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude

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