Marissa Cerkoney

Marissa Cerkoney is a dedicated attorney focused on helping individuals, families, and businesses plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind. Her practice includes estate planning, trusts, probates, guardianships, real estate, and business law, delivering practical and personalized legal solutions for a wide range of client needs.

Marissa earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Dakota in 2015 and a Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2018. Her academic training consistently supports her clear, thoughtful, and client-centered approach to complex legal matters today.

Marissa works closely with clients to understand their unique goals and provide practical guidance. Her services include protecting family assets, guiding loved ones through probate, structuring businesses, and supporting real estate transactions, with clear communication and careful attention to detail at every stage of the legal process.

Marissa also often offers specialized support as a Certified Farm Succession Coordinator, helping farm and ranch families plan smooth transitions. Her work focuses on preserving operations and legacies for future generations while balancing legal, financial, and family priorities through structured planning and steady guidance in complex situations today.

Marissa’s work has earned strong recognition, including Prairie Business 40 Under 40 in 2024 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® In America from 2024 to 2026. She has also been named a Great Plains Super Lawyers® Rising Star from 2024 to 2025 for her growing impact in the legal field.

Marissa Cerkoney is admitted to practice North Dakota Supreme Court, Minnesota Supreme Court, Montana Supreme Court, and United States District Court for North Dakota. She is member of State Bar Association of North Dakota, State Bar of Montana, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and International Farm Transition Network.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers PLLC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota
• Montana

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Dakota
  BS in Psychology

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