Roger J. Minch

Roger J. Minch is of counsel at Serkland Law Firm in Fargo, North Dakota. His practice includes business and commercial law, creditor-side bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, alternative dispute resolution, and representation of condominium boards of managers. Roger advises financial institutions and other clients on legal matters arising from debt, business operations, and contested financial obligations. His work brings together litigation, negotiation, and practical knowledge of commercial and bankruptcy procedures.

Roger earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Dakota State University in 1974 and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1978. He is certified as a Creditors’ Rights Specialist by the American Board of Certification. His academic and professional training supports work involving creditor claims, insolvency proceedings, and complex business disputes. He has been admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota since 1978.

Roger has represented numerous banks, lenders, and financial services businesses in creditor and commercial matters. His representative work includes cases involving bankruptcy proceedings, banking and finance disputes, and litigation over legal obligations. He has appeared in reported cases including In re Borstad and Pifer v. McDermott. His practice also includes arbitration and advice to condominium associations. This mix of work requires attention to financial documentation, procedural rules, and the practical costs of pursuing disputes.

Roger J. Minch is a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and has received recognition from Best Lawyers, Great Plains Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. He was named Best Lawyers’ 2016 Fargo Lawyer of the Year for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. He has presented professional education programs and served in bar association leadership. His experience supports clients facing significant creditor, banking, and business disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Serkland Law Firm
• Member and Former Chairman of Its Continuing Legal Education Committee, State Bar Association of North Dakota (1978-Present)
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Bankruptcy Section, Minnesota State Bar Association (1978-Present)
• Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy (2018-Present)
• Board Member, North Dakota State University Bison Arts Board (2013-2019)
• Board Member and President (One Year), Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra (1986-1993)
• Board Member, Fargo-Moorhead Opera Co (2007-2013)
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Former Member, North Dakota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

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

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