Originally featured in The Bridge Magazine, Volume 29 Andrew Smith joined Vogel Law Firm in 2015 as a young attorney learning the pace and pressure of transactional work. Ten years later, he is advising businesses on decisions that define their future and helping lead the firm itself. Over time, Smith’s work has evolved and his…

By Briana L. Rummel, Attorney. Originally published in the Winter 2026 Edition of North Dakota Physician.   Retirement marks a significant milestone in a provider’s professional life. While stepping away from clinical practice is a personal decision, it carries ongoing legal and ethical responsibilities, particularly with respect to medical records and patient notification. North Dakota…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney MacKenzie Hertz has been selected as one of the region’s “40 Under 40” honorees by Prairie Business magazine. MacKenzie, a shareholder in our Fargo office, serves as Chair of the firm’s Employment and Labor Practice Group and maintains a robust practice in employment law and litigation.…

We are proud to share that our firm has once again been recognized as a “Law Firm of the Year,” an honor that celebrates excellence across specific legal practice areas nationwide. This distinction reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services and recognizes the hard work and dedication of our talented team. This year,…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 6th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These honors are awarded to attorneys based entirely on peer review, highlighting those who exhibit the highest level…

Vogel Law Firm is pleased to announce that Chief Justice Jon Jensen has appointed Luke Heck, a shareholder in the firm’s criminal defense practice, to serve on the North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents (CLCI). Luke joins fellow criminal defense attorney Mark Friese as one of the two appointees from the judicial system…

Operating a motorcycle in North Dakota or Minnesota has always presented unique challenges due to the shortened operating season, but with the passage of a new law in Minnesota allowing motorcycles to ride between lanes of traffic, things have become riskier. The new law going into effect makes Minnesota the sixth state to allow a…

We are proud to share that Rob Manly, Shareholder at Vogel, has been elected President-Elect of the State Bar Association of North Dakota. Rob currently serves as SBAND’s Treasurer and will continue his long-standing service to the legal profession in this new leadership role. A skilled litigation attorney with more than 20 years at Vogel,…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that 12 of our shareholders have been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list, and 12 of our attorneys have been selected as 2025 Rising Stars. In addition, we are honored to share that two of our attorneys—Mark Friese, Criminal Defense Attorney, and Angie Lord, Medical Malpractice Defense…

Bismarck attorney Briana L. Rummel, a partner at Vogel Law Firm, has been selected as an Associate Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Briana devotes the majority of her professional time to litigation, with a primary focus on medical malpractice defense, plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death matters, and representing professionals in administrative and…