May 21, 2025
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 Attorney—have been named among the Top 5 Super Lawyers in North Dakota for 2025.
This recognition is a reflection of the skill, professionalism, and dedication our attorneys bring to their work every day. Being selected as a Super Lawyer or Rising Star is a distinguished honor, as it represents a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement.
2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers // Bismarck Office //
Brenda Blazer, PI Med Mal Defense
Monte Rogneby, General Litigation
Seth Thompson, Employment and Labor Law
Jesse Walstad, Criminal Defense
2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers // Fargo Office //
Jerilynn Brantner Adams, Family Law
Lisa Edison-Smith, Employment and Labor Law
Mark Friese, Criminal Defense
Angie Lord, PI Med Mal: Defense
Rob Manly, Estate and Trust Litigation
Tami Norgard, Energy and Resources Law
Caren Stanley, Creditor Debtor Rights
H. Pat Weir, Jr., PI General: Plaintiff
2025 Great Plains Rising Stars // Bismarck Office
2025 Great Plains Super Lawyers (7)
Bennett Johnson, Environmental
R.J. Pathroff, Construction Litigation
Briana Rummel, PI Med Mal: Defense
Nick Surma, Construction Litigation
2025 Great Plains Rising Stars // Fargo Office
Jack Buck, Civil Litigation, Plaintiff
Nick Evans, Business Litigation
Luke Heck, Criminal Defense
MacKenzie Hertz, Employment and Labor
Erica Hovey, Criminal Defense (Grand Forks)
Drew Hushka, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
Andrew Smith, Real Estate
Jordan Weir, PI General: Plaintiff
Super Lawyers, a part of Thomson Reuters, is a trusted, research-driven rating service recognizing exceptional attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. The rigorous selection process involves:
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Peer nominations
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Independent research
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Evaluations by a highly credentialed panel of attorneys
The goal of Super Lawyers is to provide a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys to serve as a valuable resource for both consumers and legal professionals.
Selections are published annually in Super Lawyers Magazine, leading regional and city publications, and online. For more information and to view the Top 5 list for North Dakota, visit:
Top 5 North Dakota Super Lawyers – 2025
We extend our sincere congratulations to all of our honorees and are grateful for their continued excellence in serving our clients and communities.