Randall J. Bakke

Randall J. Bakke is a North Dakota lawyer at Bakke Grinolds Wiederholt Attorneys at Law who focuses on civil litigation involving businesses, insurers, property owners, public entities, and individuals. His practice includes construction litigation, commercial disputes, personal injury, products liability, employment matters, insurance coverage, and fire and property damage lawsuits and disputes. He has tried nearly 100 cases before juries, judges, and arbitrators. His work includes large construction matters, significant property loss claims, and complex disputes involving political subdivisions.

Randall earned his B.A. from the University of North Dakota, graduating summa cum laude and earning Phi Beta Kappa recognition. He also received his J.D. from the University of North Dakota. His academic background provided a strong foundation for a career centered on civil litigation, trial advocacy, and appellate work.

Randall is board certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is separately certified in Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy. He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and has received repeated Super Lawyers recognition. His appellate experience includes more than 50 matters before the North Dakota Supreme Court and numerous cases before the Eighth Circuit.

Randall J. Bakke brings decades of trial and appellate experience to complex civil disputes. His practice has included defense work for political subdivisions, insurers, businesses, and other clients across North Dakota. He has served in leadership roles with the North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association and on the North Dakota Judicial Conduct Commission. His background supports strategic representation in litigation, arbitration, and appeals involving significant legal and financial stakes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bakke Grinolds Wiederholt Attorneys at Law
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

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

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