Jason R. Vendsel

Jason R. Vendsel is an attorney at McGee, Hankla & Backes, PC in Minot, North Dakota. Vendsel’s litigation practice includes Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Oil and Gas Litigation, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, and Business lawsuits and disputes. He has extensive trial and appellate experience in North Dakota state and federal courts and also works as a certified mediator. His practice requires careful evaluation of evidence, liability, damages, legal standards, and procedural issues.

Vendsel earned a J.D., with distinction, from the University of North Dakota Law School in 1991. He previously earned B.S. and B.A. degrees from the University of North Dakota in 1988. This academic background supports his work in civil litigation, insurance disputes, injury claims, appellate matters, and mediation, where careful legal analysis and clear communication are central to effective representation.

Vendsel has practiced in North Dakota since 1991 and has developed substantial courtroom and appellate experience. His work spans defense and plaintiff-side injury matters, oil and gas disputes, products liability, business litigation, and insurance-related cases. He also brings mediation experience to disputes in which parties may benefit from a structured process for evaluating legal positions and possible resolution.

Jason R. Vendsel is a member of professional organizations including the State Bar Association of North Dakota and the North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association. His profile also notes recognition by Super Lawyers and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, along with fellowship in several trial-law organizations. He combines litigation experience, appellate work, and mediation skills to help clients address significant civil disputes with practical judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McGee, Hankla & Backes, PC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• North Dakota Chairman, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
• Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
• Fellow, International Society of Barristers
• Member, Ward County Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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