Scott A. Hager

Scott A. Hager is a partner at Pagel Hager Law Firm in Bismarck, North Dakota. His practice centers on civil litigation, including contract disputes, personal injury, family law, criminal law, premises liability, and wills, trusts, and estate planning. He has practiced in North Dakota and Minnesota and works on matters that require litigation experience, careful case preparation, and practical legal judgment across several areas of law.

Hager earned a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota with honors in 1998. He later received a J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2004, graduating with distinction. Before entering law school, he worked as an occupational therapist at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck. His education and prior professional experience support a practical approach to evaluating legal disputes and client needs.

Hager began his legal career in 2004 as an associate attorney with Pagel Weikum, PLLP in Bismarck. He remained with the firm through 2020, practicing in North Dakota and Minnesota and primarily handling personal injury and criminal law cases. In 2020, he and Rodney Pagel opened Pagel Hager Law Firm. His current work continues to include civil litigation and disputes involving contracts, personal injury, family law, criminal law, premises liability, and estate planning.

Scott A. Hager is admitted to practice in North Dakota and Minnesota and before the US District Courts for the District of North Dakota and the District of Minnesota, as well as the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has practiced in tribal courts in North Dakota and is a member of the North Dakota Association for Justice. His background combines litigation experience, multi-jurisdiction practice, and a broad civil and criminal caseload.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Pagel Hager Law Firm
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, North Dakota Association for Justice

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of North Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Dakota
  Bachelor’s degree

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