Robert G. Manly

Robert G. Manly is a shareholder at Vogel Law Firm in Fargo with an active civil trial practice. He represents clients in disputes across North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, including personal injury cases, trust and estate litigation, contract disputes, agricultural litigation, and mediation matters. His work focuses on resolving contested issues through practical case strategy, negotiation, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy when litigation is necessary.

Robert is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of North Dakota School of Law. His education prepared him for a practice centered on legal analysis, advocacy, and the evaluation of complicated factual records. That foundation has supported a career involving trials, appeals, trust and probate controversies, and other civil disputes where careful preparation and a clear understanding of both legal and business concerns are important.

During his years at Vogel Law Firm, Robert has handled trials and appeals and has served as a consultant in trust and probate controversies. His matters include disputes involving contracts, estates, personal injuries, agriculture, and other civil claims. He also mediates cases, using his litigation background to help parties assess risk, narrow contested issues, and work toward practical resolutions when a negotiated outcome is appropriate.

Robert G. Manly has held significant professional and firm leadership roles, including eight years as president of Vogel Law Firm and service in State Bar leadership. He has also served Legal Services of North Dakota for many years and has received recognition from legal publications and peer-review organizations. His combination of courtroom experience, leadership, and dispute-resolution work supports clients facing complex civil litigation and trust or estate conflicts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Vogel Law Firm
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• President, State Bar Association of North Dakota Board of Governors
• Board Member, Legal Services of North Dakota (1999)
• Mentor, North Dakota Lawyer Assistance Program (2017-2021)
• Member, Cass County Bar Association
• Member, Clay County Bar Association
• Member, Inns of Court
• Board Member, Fargo North Spartan Booster Club (2020)
• Community Impact Review Panel, United Way of Cass Clay (2025)
• Member, Spartan Youth Basketball Association (2009 2018)
• Volunteer, Legacy Children27s Foundation

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

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