Ross L. Sundeen

Ross L. Sundeen is a North Dakota lawyer based in Watford City who handles estate planning, real estate, oil and gas, business formation, collections, personal injury, wrongful death, and probate matters. He advises individuals, landowners, families, and businesses on legal issues involving property, contracts, estate administration, and civil claims. His work combines rural community insight with practical legal guidance for clients across western North Dakota.

Sundeen earned his J.D. from the University of North Dakota in 1993, where he was involved with Phi Delta Phi, Central Legal Research, and Moot Court. He graduated from North Dakota State University in 1990 with a major in social sciences and a behavioral science emphasis. He also served as a congressional intern for Senator Byron L. Dorgan, adding public service experience to his legal foundation.

Sundeen has built a broad legal background through public service, private practice, and legal education. He has served with the Dunn County State’s Attorney’s Office since 1996 and previously served as Associate Municipal Judge for the City of New Town, North Dakota. He also taught business law at Ft Berthold Community College. He is admitted in North Dakota, federal court, and Tribal Court for the Three Affiliated Tribes.

Ross L. Sundeen is a Certified Farm Succession Planner and has received recognition that includes Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, Distinguished Lawyer, 2017 Distinguished Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, and the North Dakota State Bar Community Service Award. He has served in leadership and committee roles within the North Dakota State Bar Association. His practice reflects careful judgment, local understanding, and practical service for clients facing important legal and business decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Johnson & Sundeen, Ltd.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, North Dakota State Bar Association
• Member, Upper Missouri Valley Bar Association
• Member, North Dakota Association of Justice
• Member, North Dakota State’s Attorneys Association
• Member, National Eagle Scout Association
• Member, Watford City Community Benefit Association
• Member, Iron Butt Association

Licensed State

• North Dakota

Education

• University of North Dakota
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Dakota State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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