Paige Benda

Paige Benda is an attorney at Smith & Strege Ltd. in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Her practice focuses on civil litigation and family law, including disputes that require legal guidance and, when necessary, court proceedings. She began working at the firm as a paralegal before qualifying as an attorney. This experience gives her familiarity with the preparation, organization, and progression of client matters in a law office.

Paige attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law and earned her Juris Doctor in 2025. She is licensed to practice in North Dakota. Her legal education built on several years of work supporting attorneys and clients as a paralegal. That combination of classroom study and practical office experience helps her understand the preparation required for contested legal proceedings and the importance of accurate documents and timely communication.

Paige joined Smith & Strege in 2020 as a paralegal, then moved into an attorney role after completing law school. Her legal practice now includes civil litigation and family law. Both areas can require investigation of facts, review of records, preparation of legal documents, and careful attention to deadlines. She draws on her prior experience in legal support while taking on direct responsibility for representing clients in their disputes.

Paige Benda practices law in North Dakota and continues her work in Wahpeton with a focus on civil and family matters. Her progression from paralegal to licensed attorney reflects experience with the practical demands of legal case preparation. She assists clients in understanding the process, identifying relevant issues, and addressing disputes through the appropriate legal steps.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Smith & Strege Ltd.
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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