Paul R. Sanderson

Paul is a litigator and trial attorney.  Paul’s litigation practice focuses on insurance, oil and gas, personal injury, commercial, and construction litigation.  His clients include insurance companies, oilfield service companies, contractors, and other individuals and businesses facing complex litigation.  Paul represents clients in all stages of state and federal court proceedings.  During his career, Paul has successfully tried numerous cases, both in federal and state courts.  Paul is one of only fourteen attorneys in North Dakota that has achieved the status of a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Paul also represents public utilities in North Dakota with both litigation and administrative regulatory proceedings.  He has represented clients in numerous proceedings before the North Dakota Public Service Commission.

Paul has been practicing law since 2001.  After graduating from the University of North Dakota School of Law with distinction, he served as a law clerk for Justice William Neumann of the North Dakota Supreme Court.

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EDUCATION

North Dakota State University - Bottineau, A.S. (magna cum laude)

University of North Dakota, B.A. (magna cum laude)

University of North Dakota, J.D. (with distinction)

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

Civil Litigation

Insurance Law

Personal Injury Litigation

Public Utilities Regulation

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

North Dakota State Courts

North Dakota Federal District Court

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Law Clerk:

• North Dakota Supreme Court, Justice William A. Neumann            

Member:      

• American Bar Association            

• State Bar Association of North Dakota            

• Defense Research Institute

• North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association