Mark R. Hanson

Mark R. Hanson is a Fargo lawyer at Nilles Lawyers with extensive experience in commercial litigation, business law, and related disputes. His practice includes commercial and contract matters, construction law, debtor-creditor issues, insurance law, and landlord-tenant matters. He has tried and arbitrated numerous cases and has handled appeals. His litigation background includes complex business disputes requiring courtroom advocacy, arbitration strategy, and appellate work. He is admitted in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, as well as federal courts.

Mark earned his J.D. with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law. During law school, he served as Managing Research Editor of the North Dakota Law Review. He was part of the All UND Law School Moot Court Championship Team. He completed his undergraduate studies at Valley City State University in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. His academic background combined legal training with a foundation in business and financial principles.

Mark has held leadership roles within the State Bar Association of North Dakota. He served as a member and chair of its Ethics Committee and as Secretary-Treasurer of its Board of Governors. He was a former member of the Joint Committee on Attorney Standards. His professional recognition includes fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2007 and is listed as a top-rated business litigation attorney. Chambers USA has placed him in Band 1 for commercial litigation in North Dakota.

Mark R. Hanson represents clients across commercial disputes involving contracts, business relationships, construction matters, insurance issues, and creditor rights. His experience extends through trials, arbitration proceedings, and appeals. He brings substantial litigation experience to cases involving financial and contractual concerns. He is admitted in three states, including North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. He is admitted to the US District Court for North Dakota and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Nilles Lawyers
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota
• South Dakota

Education

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