Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Fargo, ND
Nilles Law Firm has served clients across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota for over a century, establishing itself as a trusted legal partner in the region. Our attorneys have held prestigious positions in the North Dakota Supreme Court, federal judiciary, and U.S. diplomatic service, reflecting our deep institutional expertise. We provide tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses, combining century-long experience with modern legal strategies. Our team of resourceful attorneys specializes in diverse practice areas, including adoption law, business litigation, estate planning, and construction law. We prioritize accountability, responsiveness, and integrity in every client relationship, ensuring personalized attention to complex legal challenges.With a legacy of innovation, we represent clients in local, national, and international matters while maintaining our roots in downtown Fargo. Our approach balances cost-effectiveness with exceptional service, guided by a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs. As active members of professional organizations like the Defense Research Institute, we maintain industry-leading standards in legal defense and insurance law. Our multidisciplinary team handles matters ranging from commercial transactions to landlord-tenant disputes with equal proficiency. This century-old firm continues evolving to meet modern legal demands while preserving the core values that have defined our practice since inception.
Services
Adoption Law
Business Litigation
Estate Planning
Construction Law
Employment Law
Insurance Defense
Landlord Tenant Law
Commercial Transactions
Probate Services
Real Estate Law
Highlights and features
- We offer century-long experience in North Dakota's legal landscape
- Our attorneys provide tailored strategies for business and individual needs
- We maintain a proven track record in alternative dispute resolution
- Our team includes specialists in adoption law and insurance defense
- We combine tradition with modern approaches to legal problem-solving
Services
Adoption Law
Our adoption law practice specializes in connecting families through traditional adoption, gestational carrier arrangements, and assisted reproductive technology. We represent adoptive parents and child-placing agencies in all legal proceedings. With exclusive membership in the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, we provide unmatched expertise in North Dakota's adoption regulations and procedures.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses from startup ventures to Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation matters. Our attorneys combine trial experience with alternative dispute resolution expertise to resolve commercial conflicts efficiently. We handle contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and business torts while maintaining focus on our clients' operational continuity and financial interests.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized solutions for wealth preservation and transfer. We develop comprehensive plans ranging from simple wills to sophisticated trusts, addressing each family's unique circumstances. Our attorneys guide clients through probate processes and help implement advance directives for healthcare and financial decision-making.
Construction Law
We represent construction industry participants in contract negotiations, compliance matters, and dispute resolution. Our practice covers OSHA/MSHA regulations, project documentation, and litigation involving contractors, subcontractors, and developers. We provide legal guidance from project inception through completion and handle payment disputes and lien enforcement.
Insurance Defense
Our insurance law practice defends personal injury claims, premises liability cases, and coverage disputes. We represent over 100 insurance carriers in North Dakota and Minnesota, handling thousands of claims annually. Our attorneys combine litigation expertise with strategic claims resolution to protect insurers' interests while maintaining compliance with state regulations.
People
William P. Harrie
Trial Lawyer
With 30+ years of civil litigation experience, Bill Harrie specializes in insurance defense and trial work. He is the only North Dakota member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, handling complex adoption cases alongside general litigation matters.
Mark R. Hanson
Commercial Law Attorney
Mark Hanson brings extensive commercial litigation experience, having successfully tried numerous cases and handled appeals. His practice focuses on business disputes, contract negotiations, and corporate governance matters for regional and national clients.
Andrew L.B. Noah
Real Estate Attorney
Andy Noah leads Northern Title, the firm's real estate closing division. As a licensed title insurance agent in North Dakota and Minnesota, he specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions, ensuring smooth property transfers for clients.
Jacqueline S. Anderson
Special Assistant Attorney General
Jackie Anderson has represented North Dakota's Workforce Safety and Insurance for over 20 years. Her practice focuses on administrative hearings and appeals related to workplace safety regulations and insurance claims adjudication.
Thaddeus E. Swanson
Transactional Attorney
Thad Swanson specializes in transactional law as a shareholder in the firm's transactional group. With prior judicial clerkship experience, he handles business formations, contract drafting, and corporate restructuring matters for diverse industry clients.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, with capability to handle cases throughout the United States through appropriate legal arrangements.
Do you handle both individual and business legal matters?
Yes, our practice covers both individual needs like estate planning and adoption, as well as comprehensive business services including litigation and corporate transactions.
How experienced are your attorneys in adoption law?
Our firm has the only North Dakota attorney member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, with specialized expertise in traditional and assisted reproductive technology adoptions.
What construction law services do you offer?
We provide full-spectrum construction law services including contract negotiation, OSHA compliance, and dispute resolution for contractors, developers, and property owners.
Can you handle complex business litigation cases?
Our attorneys have decades of experience handling business litigation from local disputes to national cases involving Fortune 500 companies through trial and alternative dispute resolution.
How do you approach estate planning?
We create personalized estate plans using wills, trusts, and advance directives while providing probate guidance to ensure smooth wealth transfer according to clients' wishes.
