In the practice of law since 1985.
Our eight attorneys offer services on legal matters ranging from general litigation to probate, estate planning, real estate law, business planning, and commercial transactions, with a strong emphasis on representation of financial institutions. We currently represent more than 40 banks and other financial institutions throughout the state. We also represent many business clients and many individuals on a wide range of issues. We provide legal representation throughout North Dakota, with attorneys in Minot and Fargo. We do not practice criminal law or family law.
We regularly appear in all state and federal courts in North Dakota. Members of our firm have handled more than 50 North Dakota Supreme Court Appeals. Our attorneys have also appeared and argued cases in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our attorneys are active in North Dakota Supreme Court committees and Bar Association Committees.
The attorney biography section of our website provides more information on the education, experience and areas of particular expertise for each of our attorneys. If you have any questions or if we can be of service to you, please contact our office and we would be happy to provide you with more information or schedule an appointment.
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➤ Minot
Olson & Burns, P.C.
17 1st Avenue SE
PO Box 1180
Minot, ND 58702-1180
Office: (701) 839-1740
Fax: (701) 838-5315
➤ Kenmare
Olson & Burns, P.C.
4 NW 2nd Street
Kenmare, ND 58746
Office: (701) 385-3087
Open Thursdays, or call Minot for appointment
➤ Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8AM - 5PM
Areas of Practice
Banking/Finance/Commercial Law
Financial law is one of our strongest areas of expertise. We represent more than 40 banks and financial institutions throughout North Dakota. The firm regularly represents banks on a variety of regulatory issues, including matters before the North Dakota Banking Commission. Olson & Burns serves as the editor of the Independent Community Banks of North Dakota’s legal newsletter, the Community Bankers’ Advisor.
Our services include contract and document preparation and reviews, employment relationships, contract negotiations, business transactions, and advising clients on complex legal matters. Our representation includes investigation, negotiation, and litigation of claims at all levels.
Our services in this area include:
Loan documentation / participation agreements
Commercial and agricultural credit
Creditor’s rights in bankruptcy
Regulatory issues
Wealth Management and Estate Planning
Estate planning and wealth management provides you with peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be carried out. Most people think of estate planning as making out a will, but an attorney experienced in estate planning will take a wide range of factors into consideration to recommend a comprehensive plan that includes not only distribution of assets but minimizes taxation and provides a clear contingency plan for your healthcare in the even that you become incapacitated. This area of practice includes:
Preparation of wills, healthcare directives, and power of attorney
Probate
Business Planning
Our attorneys are also very experienced in Business Planning from entity formation to dissolution of the entity and everything between. We have practical experience in entity formation and liability insulation in the following areas:
Corporations
Limited Liability Companies
Partnerships
Limited Partnerships
Limited Liability Partnerships
Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
Once your entity is formed our firm can assist you in drafting of various documents to assist the transition to the entity. Some examples of this are:
Corporations
Shareholder, Partnership, and Corporate Agreements
Leases
Purchase Agreements
Real Estate Transfer documents
Energy
Our attorneys are well versed in various aspects of energy law. Our office can handle all your oil, gas, mineral, and wind needs. We have practical experience in the following areas:
Oil and gas lease review and negotiations
Mineral lapses and claiming
Mineral Title Opinions
Drilling Title Opinions and Division Order
Wind option reviews and negotiations
Miscellaneous mineral leasing review and negotiations.
Real Estate Law
Whether you’re buying, selling, or otherwise involved in a real estate issue, we provide a full range of real estate law services:
Residential, commercial, land and agriculture, real estate transactions
Buy/sell agreements
Quitclaim deeds
Escrow
Titles and deeds
Mineral rights
Foreclosures
Condemnation
Eminent domain
Zoning
Rental agreements
Landlord/tenant disputes
Evictions
Litigation
The firm’s litigation practice includes a substantial number of commercial, banking, and other business related cases. Our Litigation areas include but are not limited to claims for contract breaches, banking issues, Uniform Commercial Code actions, collections, landlord/tenant disputes, personal property foreclosures/ replevin actions, fraudulent conveyances, real estate litigation, fiduciary duty breaches, and more.
Our firm serves a variety of clients, including federal and state banks, credit unions, lending institutions, closely held corporations, property management companies, as well as small to mid-size businesses. Our lawyers are well trained, experienced, and have a proven record of success.
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Use the form below to contact us regarding your legal inquiry. Please be as detailed as possible. To help us best service your inquiry, we recommend that you first describe the issue you’re having before telling us what you want to achieve. You may also email or call us to make an appointment.
For job opportunities, please email us your resume. We’re always looking for new and exceptional talent to lead the firm into uncharted fields of practice.