Mark Western

Mark Western is a North Dakota lawyer and civil litigator at Fremstad Law, whose practice focuses on personal injury, business litigation, insurance litigation, and government relations lawsuits and disputes. He represents individuals and businesses in disputes requiring litigation support, legal counseling, negotiation, or trial advocacy. He has tried cases before juries and argued multiple matters before the North Dakota Supreme Court. His practice includes alternative dispute resolution when litigation is not the preferred path.

Mark earned a B.A. from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He later earned his J.D. with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law. He member of Order of the Coif, and Order of the Barristers. His undergraduate training preceded several years teaching government and history before he entered the legal profession. His legal education prepared him for a civil litigation practice involving courtroom advocacy, legal analysis, negotiation, and appellate work.

Mark began private practice in Fargo after law school and spent a decade developing experience across a broad range of civil litigation matters. His work includes personal injury claims, insurance disputes, business conflicts, and matters involving governmental entities. He has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General and has experience advocating before city, county, and state government bodies. He is listed on statewide alternative dispute resolution rosters in North Dakota and Minnesota for civil mediation.

Mark Western is admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota, including federal courts and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He has belonged to the Cass County Bar Association and State Bar Association of North Dakota throughout his legal career. His professional background combines jury-trial experience, appellate advocacy, mediation, business litigation, insurance disputes, and personal injury representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Fremstad Law
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Cass County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

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

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