Sara Carlson

Sara Carlson is an attorney and partner at O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys in Fargo, North Dakota. Her practice includes personal injury, medical malpractice, and general civil litigation. Sara represents clients in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, and communities throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. She handles legal claims involving injuries and other civil disputes, focusing on understanding the facts of each matter and keeping clients informed as their cases move forward.

Sara earned an undergraduate degree in Political Science, with a minor in Criminal Justice, from North Dakota State University. She later graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor. During law school, she served as technical editor of the North Dakota Law Review. She also worked as a law clerk with her current firm and for the East Central Judicial District, gaining experience with legal research and court procedures.

Sara’s litigation practice includes personal injury and medical malpractice claims, as well as general civil disputes. Her legal work involves understanding the events underlying a claim, reviewing relevant records, and helping clients navigate the steps in a civil case. Her experience as a law clerk gave her a foundation in how legal arguments are prepared and reviewed. She applies that background when evaluating disputes and explaining the legal process to clients seeking representation.

Sara Carlson is admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota and in federal courts in both states. She belongs to the Cass County Bar Association, North Dakota Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice, among other professional organizations. She has also served on the board of FirstLink. Her practice places particular importance on attentive communication, clear explanations, and representation that reflects each client’s circumstances and legal concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar Association of Minnesota
• Member, Cass County Bar Association
• Member, North Dakota Association of Justice
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Past Board Member, FirstLink

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Dakota State University
  Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, minor in Criminal Justice

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