News/Announcements

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17 Vogel Law Firm Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®

The Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that 17 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® in their respective practice areas. The Vogel Law Firm attorneys listed include:

Brenda Blazer (Medical Malpractice Law)

Jerilynn Brantner Adams (Family Law)

Jon Brakke (Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law)

Daniel Bueide (Real Estate Law)

Lisa Edison-Smith (Labor and Employment Law)

Mark Friese (DUI/DWI Defense)

Joel Gilbertson (Administrative Law, Government Relations Law and Insurance Law)

William Guy, III (Trusts and Estates)

Steve Johnson (Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions Law)

Angela Lord (Health Care Law)

Tami Norgard (Environmental Law)

Leslie Bakken Oliver (Health Care Law)

Bruce Quick (Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar and White Collar, and DUI/DWI Defense)

William Schlossman, Jr. (Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions Law)

Robert Udland (Medical Malpractice Law)

Nicholas Vogel (Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates)

Daniel Vogel (Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law)

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North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seeking Membership

The North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NDACDL) was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation by the North Dakota Secretary of State on January 29, 2010, and is seeking membership. The Vogel Law Firm is sponsoring the NDACDL with a link to the membership application form until the NDACDL website is operational. See Membership Application for more information regarding the membership application process and the application form. See also Letter from NDACDL President Mike Hoffman.

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Snyder Gokey was published as one of eight attorneys to author chapters in Aspatore Books’ Inside the Minds: Counseling Clients on Worksite Enforcement (2010) available from West Publishing

(http://west.thomson.com/productdetail/163198/40927575/productdetail.aspx).

             The publisher’s description of the book, from its back cover, states:

Counseling Clients on Worksite Enforcement provides an authoritative, insider’s perspective on the reasons and laws behind the government’s focus on workplace investigations and how to best prepare clients. Featuring attorneys from some of the nation’s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of an ICE investigation, with an emphasis on how employment-related immigration laws are being applied, factors that trigger an inspection, notification response requirements, and employer obligations during a raid. From assigning responsibilities and evaluating program costs to conducting internal audits and understanding the E-Verify system, these top lawyers reveal strategies for developing a successful compliance program. Additionally, these leaders discuss the attorney’s role in worksite enforcement situations and analyze recent cases and changes to legislation and policy. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this dynamic field.

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Vogel Law Firm Recognized by YWCA Cass Clay!

Vogel Law Firm won the 2010 YWCA Cass Clay Women of the Year award in the Business Category. This category recognizes a business or organization that has proven its dedication to the advancement of women by empowering them socially, economically, and professionally. Each year the YWCA Cass Clay recognizes and honors women and businesses whose lives, talents and passions shape the Cass-Clay community.

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Published Articles

Professionalism and the Practice of Law as a Trial Lawyer, by Mart R. Vogel.The Bencher, January/February 2004 (pdf file)

Upcoming Seminars

Medical Assistance Planning, Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability, Fargo, North Dakota, September 30, 2010, presented by Susan E. Johnson-Drenth.