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A History of Excellence Since the 1800’s
Vogel Law Firm traces its roots back to 1880 when William Barnett came to Fargo to practice law. He hired Seth Richardson in 1905 and soon their partnership expanded and prospered. The Vogel family, through brothers Charles, Philip and Mart Vogel, became associated with the group in the late 1920's. They expanded the firm's practice into North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, providing a range of legal services.
Firm Members Prestigious Positions in Public Service
Members of the firm have a long history of involvement in public service. Charles Vogel became a United States District Court judge in 1941. In 1954, he became North Dakota's first Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals judge. He was succeeded by another firm member, Myron Bright, in 1968. In 1998, a third firm member, John Kelly, was appointed to the Eighth Circuit bench. A fourth firm member, Kermit Bye, succeeded Judge Kelly in 1999. The firm is undoubtedly one of the few firms in the country to have had four of its members to serve as U.S. Circuit Judge. Another firm member, Beryl Levine, became the first woman to serve on the North Dakota Supreme Court. Several other partners have served in other prominent government positions such as Assistant Attorney General of the United States, United States Attorney for North Dakota and Attorney General of North Dakota.
Vogel Law Firm: One of the Largest Law Firms in the Tri-State Area
Although it has grown tremendously, Vogel Law Firm has stuck to its core values: Excellence and integrity in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.
Leading Business Law Firm in North Dakota
We were named the leading business law firm in North Dakota. Our lawyers provide a wide breadth of services to businesses, including employment law, secured transactions, securities and franchising, corporate formation and counseling, intellectual property law, and mergers and acquisitions. Our government relations lawyers are well-respected from the state house to the cities and townships where our clients' concerns matter.
Member of the ALFA International Legal Network
As a member of ALFA International, Vogel Law Firm is backed by the resources of this expansive network. ALFA International is made up of 125 law firms with approximately 300 offices throughout the U.S. and around the globe. Of these firms, 85 U.S. firms and 40 international members are represented, with over 8,000 lawyers and 10,000 legal support staff. This benefits our clients in many ways, especially in cases that involve unfamiliar jurisdictions. To learn more about ALFA International, click here.