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Mark Western

Fargo, ND

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

Mark is an experienced civil litigator who tries cases to juries and has provided successful results for his clients. Along with his trial experience, Mark has successfully argued multiple cases to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Mark’s clients have included business entities of all sizes and types as well as individuals that require legal counseling, litigation support, or lobbying advocacy before city, county, and state units of government.Experience And ValuesMark values developing lasting relationship with clients. His career has taken him through a variety of legal practices, but his passion lies in personal injury cases. He strives to establish a personal connection with each client and works diligently to help his clients achieve desired results.Practice Areas And SkillsAt Fremstad Law, Mark’s practice areas include personal injury, business litigation, and insurance litigation. Getting into a car accident is a traumatizing and overwhelming experience. Mark is experienced in advising personal injury clients about potential legal remedies and navigating complicated legal procedures. Although Mark has been successful at trial, he knows that lengthy and complicated trials are not always necessary to resolve a case. Mark is also familiar with alternative dispute resolution options, which often saves his clients time, money, and emotional energy.  Additionally, Mark’s experience in and out of government equips him well to assist clients in government relations.What Makes Mark The Attorney He Is TodayMark started his career as a high school government and history teacher in a small Minnesota community. Mark discovered that his true calling was in the legal field, but continues to use his teaching background to educate his clients on options. After graduating from UND law school, Mark practiced at a large Fargo law firm for 10 years, where he gained experience in a variety of civil litigation issues.Community InvolvementMark is also dedicated to helping others in his community. He is the current Dean of Counselors for American Legion North Dakota Boys’ State, where he has been a staff member for more than 20 years. He is also an active member and past president of the Fargo Lions Club. Mark has been a member of the Cass County Bar Association since being called to the bar.  Things You May Be Interested In Knowing About MarkMark grew up and worked on a grain farm in western North Dakota and later served as a legislative aide in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He has also served as a city council member and as a former Special Assistant Attorney General. Mark is a frequent presenter on insurance issues and personal injury issues to local organizations, including the F/M Claims Association; PIA of North Dakota; Blue Goose - Fargo Pond and the Fargo Chapter of NALS. In his free time, he enjoys spoiling his daughters, Jeeping, and spending time at the lake.Practice Areas·         Business Litigation·         Bankruptcy Litigation·         Creditor’s Rights Litigation·         Personal Injury Litigation·         Insurance coverage opinions and litigationEducation·         University of North Dakota School of Law (J.D., with Distinction 2007)·         Member: Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers·         Moot Court Champion, Jack Marcil Scholar·         Outside Articles Editor, North Dakota Law Review·         Concordia College (B.A. 2000), Student Body PresidentAdmissions·         United States District Court, District of North Dakota    United States Bankruptcy Court, District of North Dakota·         North Dakota State Courts    Minnesota State CourtsProfessional Awards·          Melvin Jones Fellow - The highest award given by Lions Club International for “dedicated humanitarian services”·          Director’s Award for Excellence for more than twenty years of service to American Legion North Dakota Boy’s State.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Litigation

Personal Injury

Brain injury

Language

English

Contact

Fremstad Law Firm3003 32nd Ave S Ste 240Po Box 3143Fargo, ND, 58103-61183003 32nd Ave S Ste 240Po Box 3143Po Box 3143Fargo, ND, 58103-6118

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Reviews

anonymous
January 14, 2019

Mark Western was a great attorney! He answered all of my questions quickly and was there any time I needed his help. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Great Law Firm, and great people. Thank you Mark for all your help!! I couldn't thank you enough.

Carrie
January 9, 2019

Mark is well-versed in MN law. With my first phone call he was able to give me some basic legal information, and he then reached out to the States Attorney to attempt quick resolution of the matter. Mark was thorough, approachable and professional. He explained the applicable laws, legal concepts, options available to me, and his recommendation. The decision was up to me, and he was supportive and helped me achieve expedient resolution of the case. His staff were very easy to talk with, and they were really on-the-ball with getting things accomplished. Very impressed!!

anonymous
October 23, 2017

Mark did an excellent job for our company in resolving the claim against us. Mark is very thorough, realistic, thoughtful and capable. He did an excellent job corresponding to multiple people within our company. He was very responsive. We had an excellent result. Moreover, Mark is friendly and easy to be around. I would recommend Mark for business litigation.

Lyle Ganyo
October 17, 2017

Highly competent, very personable individual, did an excellent job in all facets of representing our company in a recent lawsuit.

anonymous
October 13, 2017

Mark promptly returns my phone calls and listens to my legal questions regarding ND personal injury law. He is very helpful and provides me with the information I need and gives me answers to my legal problems. Mark is always very pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, and always puts extra effort to assist his clients. I have worked with Mark for many years and he is an excellent attorney.

anonymous
January 14, 2019

Mark Western was a great attorney! He answered all of my questions quickly and was there any time I needed his help. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Great Law Firm, and great people. Thank you Mark for all your help!! I couldn't thank you enough.

Carrie
January 9, 2019

Mark is well-versed in MN law. With my first phone call he was able to give me some basic legal information, and he then reached out to the States Attorney to attempt quick resolution of the matter. Mark was thorough, approachable and professional. He explained the applicable laws, legal concepts, options available to me, and his recommendation. The decision was up to me, and he was supportive and helped me achieve expedient resolution of the case. His staff were very easy to talk with, and they were really on-the-ball with getting things accomplished. Very impressed!!

anonymous
October 23, 2017

Mark did an excellent job for our company in resolving the claim against us. Mark is very thorough, realistic, thoughtful and capable. He did an excellent job corresponding to multiple people within our company. He was very responsive. We had an excellent result. Moreover, Mark is friendly and easy to be around. I would recommend Mark for business litigation.

Lyle Ganyo
October 17, 2017

Highly competent, very personable individual, did an excellent job in all facets of representing our company in a recent lawsuit.

anonymous
October 13, 2017

Mark promptly returns my phone calls and listens to my legal questions regarding ND personal injury law. He is very helpful and provides me with the information I need and gives me answers to my legal problems. Mark is always very pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, and always puts extra effort to assist his clients. I have worked with Mark for many years and he is an excellent attorney.

anonymous
January 14, 2019

Mark Western was a great attorney! He answered all of my questions quickly and was there any time I needed his help. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Great Law Firm, and great people. Thank you Mark for all your help!! I couldn't thank you enough.

Carrie
January 9, 2019

Mark is well-versed in MN law. With my first phone call he was able to give me some basic legal information, and he then reached out to the States Attorney to attempt quick resolution of the matter. Mark was thorough, approachable and professional. He explained the applicable laws, legal concepts, options available to me, and his recommendation. The decision was up to me, and he was supportive and helped me achieve expedient resolution of the case. His staff were very easy to talk with, and they were really on-the-ball with getting things accomplished. Very impressed!!

anonymous
October 23, 2017

Mark did an excellent job for our company in resolving the claim against us. Mark is very thorough, realistic, thoughtful and capable. He did an excellent job corresponding to multiple people within our company. He was very responsive. We had an excellent result. Moreover, Mark is friendly and easy to be around. I would recommend Mark for business litigation.

Lyle Ganyo
October 17, 2017

Highly competent, very personable individual, did an excellent job in all facets of representing our company in a recent lawsuit.

anonymous
October 13, 2017

Mark promptly returns my phone calls and listens to my legal questions regarding ND personal injury law. He is very helpful and provides me with the information I need and gives me answers to my legal problems. Mark is always very pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, and always puts extra effort to assist his clients. I have worked with Mark for many years and he is an excellent attorney.