Jim Nostdahl

Jim Nostdahl is an attorney at Pringle & Herigstad, P.C. in Minot, North Dakota, where his practice focuses on personal injury litigation. He represents people injured in oil field accidents, truck and car crashes, farm and train accidents, burn incidents, chemical exposures, medical malpractice, slip and fall cases, and other serious accidents. Nostdahl brings more than 30 years of experience to claims involving significant injuries and complex liability issues.

Nostdahl earned a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of North Dakota in 1979 and a J.D. with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1982. In law school, he received Order of the Coif honors and served on the Law Review Board of Editors. His academic background provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, writing, and advocacy that supports his work in complex personal injury litigation.

Nostdahl has handled claims involving oil field incidents, commercial truck crashes, automobile accidents, farm and railroad injuries, burns, fireworks injuries, anhydrous ammonia and hydrogen sulfide exposure, medical malpractice, and premises accidents. His litigation experience has included cases against major corporations and insurers, including Walmart, Canadian Pacific Railway, Sears Roebuck, Burlington Northern Railroad, and Hess Oil. The firm reports that he has obtained some of the largest settlements and verdicts in North Dakota history.

Jim Nostdahl has practiced in North Dakota since 1982 and remains an active member of the state bar. His long-standing practice reflects extensive experience investigating serious accidents, evaluating medical and technical evidence, negotiating with defendants and insurers, and preparing cases for trial. Nostdahl combines decades of personal injury litigation experience with detailed case preparation and practical guidance for clients pursuing compensation after significant injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pringle & Herigstad, P.C.
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

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