Grant T. Bakke

Grant T. Bakke is a Bismarck civil litigation lawyer who represents clients in state and federal matters across North Dakota. His work includes appellate advocacy and defense of public entities and officials in complex civil disputes. He has appeared in litigation involving constitutional claims, negligence allegations, professional liability issues, and other contested matters. His practice draws on courtroom advocacy, written briefing, and detailed analysis of factual and procedural issues.

Grant earned a J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law and an M.B.A. from the University of North Dakota College of Business & Public Administration. He completed the two graduate degrees in the same period of study. During law school, he served as an associate editor of the North Dakota Law Review. His Case Comment was published in the North Dakota Law Review, reflecting early experience with legal research and writing.

Grant has represented public entities and officials in significant civil litigation. In 2026, he presented argument before the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for county defendants in a civil rights case. He has participated in litigation before the North Dakota Supreme Court as well. His appellate work includes preparing briefs, addressing procedural and substantive issues, and defending decisions reached in lower courts.

Grant T. Bakke was admitted to the North Dakota and Illinois bars in 2018 and remains active in North Dakota practice. His background combines legal training with graduate business education and appellate experience. He brings a practical perspective to disputes involving governmental entities, civil rights claims, negligence allegations, and related litigation. His work emphasizes thorough preparation, focused advocacy, and clear analysis when clients face complex civil matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bakke Grinolds Wiederholt Attorneys at Law
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)