Thomas E. Kalil

Thomas E. Kalil is the owner and attorney at Kalil Law Firm, PLLC in Williston, North Dakota. He has practiced in Williston since 2010 and has represented municipalities and other clients in civil matters involving local government, mineral title, probate, and related disputes. He is licensed in North Dakota and Montana and currently serves as contract City Attorney for Sidney, Montana, bringing public-sector and private-practice experience to his work.

Thomas earned a B.A. in Philosophy and English Literature from the University of St. Thomas in 2007 and a Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2010, where he received a Dean’s Scholarship. During law school, he completed international legal work connected to asylum, refugees, and war crimes. His academic training supports close analysis, written advocacy, and problem solving across complex civil matters.

Thomas has represented cities in northwestern North Dakota and has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for North Dakota and a Special Assistant State’s Attorney for Mountrail County. His appellate experience includes successful matters before the North Dakota Supreme Court involving mineral title, probate, and domestic violence issues. These roles reflect a practice that spans public law, litigation, property questions, and matters requiring careful interpretation of state law.

Thomas E. Kalil combines municipal service, appellate experience, and private civil practice across North Dakota and Montana. His work often involves legal questions with significant effects on local governments, property interests, estates, and individual rights. By drawing on experience in both government appointments and private representation, he helps clients address disputes, interpret legal obligations, and move forward with informed decisions in matters that require careful legal judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kalil Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Special Assistant State’s Attorney, Mountrail County
• Contract City Attorney, City of Sidney, Montana

Licensed State

• North Dakota
• Montana

Education

• University of St. Thomas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of St. Thomas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy & English Literature

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