Jun 12, 2026
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. Selection as a Super Lawyer or Rising Star is a distinguished honor that recognizes a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers
The Super Lawyers exclusive list recognizes no more than five percent of attorneys in the state.
2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers // Bismarck Office //
Brenda L. Blazer, PI Medical Malpractice: Defense
Monte L. Rogneby, General Litigation
Seth A. Thompson, Employment & Labor Law
Jesse Walstad, Criminal Defense
2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers // Fargo Office //
Jerilynn Brantner Adams, Family Law
Lisa Edison-Smith, Employment & Labor Law
Angie E. Lord, PI Medical Malpractice: Defense
Robert G. Manly, Estate & Trust Litigation
Tami L. Norgard, Energy & Resources Law
Bruce D. Quick, Criminal Defense
2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers // Fargo Office //
Caren W. Stanley, Creditor Debtor Rights
Leah Stonstelie Warner, Family Law
H. Patrick Weir, Jr., PI General: Plaintiff
C. Nicholas Vogel, Estate Planning & Probate, Estate & Trust Litigation, Employee Benefits
M. Daniel Vogel, Civil Litigation, Professional Liability, Products Liability
2026 Great Plains Rising Stars
The Rising Stars lists recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. To be eligible for the Rising Stars list, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less.
2026 Great Plains Rising Stars // Bismarck Office //
Bennet L. Johnson, Environmental Law
Briana L. Rummel, PI Medical Malpractice: Defense
R.J. Pathroff, Construction Litigation
Nick Surma, Construction Litigation
Katie L. Winbauer, Civil Litigation, Media & Advertising, Criminal Defense
2026 Great Plains Rising Stars // Fargo Office //
Jack M. Buck, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
NicK Evans, Business Litigaiton
Luke Heck, Criminal Defense
MacKenzie Hertz, Employment & Labor Law
Erica Hovey, Criminal Defense
Drew J. Hushka, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
2026 Great Plains Rising Stars // Fargo Office //
Andrew D. Smith, Real Estate Law
Joshua A. Swanson, Energy & Natural Resources
Matthew L. Thompson, Real Estate, Business & Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Jordan B. Weir, PI General: Plaintiff
Whitney M. Irish, Energy & Natural Resources, Estate Planning & Probate
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a trusted, research-driven rating service recognizing outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. Attorneys selected to the Super Lawyers list have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through a rigorous, multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations by a highly credentialed panel of attorneys.
The objective of Super Lawyers is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys that serves as a resource for consumers and legal professionals alike.
We extend our sincere congratulations to all of our attorneys recognized in the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists and thank them for their continued commitment to excellence, client service, and the legal profession.
For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.