Samantha Butler

Vogel Law Firm is pleased to announce its recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning nine regional rankings across multiple practice areas in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota. The firm received three Regional Tier 1 rankings, including recognition for Litigation – Construction in Bismarck and Employment Law – Management in Fargo. Now…

Annual gathering celebrates collaboration, professional relationships, and a shared commitment to client service.  FARGO, N.D. – Vogel Law Firm recently brought together attorneys from its Fargo, Moorhead and Bismarck offices for its 2026 Firm Retreat, providing an opportunity to strengthen relationships, share ideas and focus on the firm’s continued growth and commitment to serving clients. …

Vogel Law Firm is proud to congratulate attorney MacKenzie Hertz on being named one of Prairie Business magazine’s 2026 40 Under 40 honorees. The annual recognition celebrates young professionals who are making a significant impact in their professions, industries and communities. MacKenzie is a shareholder and Chair of Vogel Law Firm’s Employment & Labor Practice…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to recognize attorney Joshua Swanson for his recent feature in Fargo INC’s The Money Issue. Josh’s article, “In Brief,” appears on page 83 and offers readers practical insight into the importance of involving an attorney before signing a contract, particularly in complex or high-value matters. In the article, Josh explains…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that several attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, and “Lawyer of the Year” Awards. These honors are awarded to attorneys based entirely on peer review, highlighting those who exhibit the highest level of integrity,…

Please join us in congratulating attorney Lisa Edison-Smith on her appointment to the North Dakota Ethics Commission. Lisa was selected by the commission’s appointment committee to serve on the five-member commission, where she will help uphold ethical standards, investigate complaints, issue advisory opinions, and support transparency in North Dakota government. Throughout her distinguished career, Lisa…

By Attorney Briana L. Rummel and Attorney Olivia M. Erbele. Originally published in the Summer 2026 Edition of the North Dakota Physician.    January 2026, the United States Supreme Court in Berk v. Choy, 146 S.Ct. 546 (2026), unanimously ruled that Delaware state law “affidavit of merit” requirements in medical malpractice cases do not apply in federal…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney and shareholder Robert G. Manly has assumed the role of President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota (SBAND) Board of Governors. During the 2027 SBAND Annual Meeting held June 10–12, outgoing President Debra Hoffarth officially welcomed Rob into the position. The State Bar Association of North…

Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that 15 of our attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers list and 16 attorneys have been named 2026 Great Plains Rising Stars. This recognition reflects the talent, professionalism, and dedication our attorneys bring to serving clients and communities across North Dakota and beyond.…

Vogel Law Firm Ranked Among the Top 2% of USA Law Firms Vogel Law Firm is proud to announce that multiple practice areas and attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, one of the most respected and rigorous legal ranking publications in the world. Recognized globally as the market leader in…