About Us
We set out to build a new kind of law firm. One that challenges how law firms operate, breaks away from rigid traditions and places the client at the heart of all we do. We think that we succeeded. At Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers we measure our success by the satisfaction of our clients.
We commit to cooperative client representation. We have a wide range of lawyer expertise within our four walls and our mission is to harness the extensive experience and youthful energy at Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers to more effectively represent our clients than you have come to expect from other mainline firms. We pledge to provide our clients with the highest level of service, and provide these services in a timely and efficient manner. Appointments are kept, calls are returned in a timely fashion and e-mail promptly answered. Each one of our lawyers and each one of our staff maintains an attitude of service and respect to our clients. We will be available to our clients when they need us, not when it is convenient for us.
Our lawyers are skilled in civil litigation and in means to avoid litigation. We provide advance planning and problem solving for businesses large and small, established and new. Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers are counselors to individuals just beginning their careers and seeking to accomplish personal goals, to those who have already achieved a great deal, and to those making end of life decisions. We work in real estate, energy and environmental arenas, and partner with public entities and educational and health providers to meet their legal needs.
At Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers, we believe we increase the satisfaction we experience in our work by building our skills each day. We have a substantial base upon which to build – one that is unrivaled in our area. We are the only firm in Southwest North Dakota to have an “AV” rating from peer-review group Martindale-Hubbell® for legal ability and integrity and to two of its lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America®. Our position demonstrates the high esteem our colleagues have for the way we practice law. Our clients feel the same way.
Randall Sickler
Of Counsel
Paul Ebeltoft
Retired
Business Solutions
Our Business Solutions Team provides the full range of legal services needed for you to effectively operate your business today while preparing for the future.
Litigation Solutions
Our Litigation Solutions Team has experience on “both sides of the table” – as plaintiffs’ lawyers and in defending companies and individuals from suit. We understand the mindsets of all the warring parties and can effectively meld trial strategies to the needs of the case.
Alternatives to Litigation
Lawyers know better than most that not every dispute should result in a lawsuit. Good lawyers know that not every lawsuit should result in a trial. Most lawyers have participated as advocates in court-directed or privately facilitated settlement conferences and mediation.
Real Estate
In order to provide competent, quality services to our clients, the Firm works closely with title companies, brokers, landmen and lenders to ensure that our clients’ needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
Personal Planning
Our approach to personal planning is to treat each client like the individual they are. Services in this area are both comprehensive and diverse, from traditional estate planning to elder law issues including Medicaid planning.
Organizational Consultants
We are one of the few firms in North Dakota focusing on representation of government entities. Our Organizational Consultants Team is also privileged to have broad and deep experience representing not-for-profit entities.
Labor and Employment
Our Labor & Employment Team helps businesses build solid foundations: workplace policies and procedures that hold up, terminations that are fair and legally defensible, and internal processes that reduce the drama and risk before they start.
Oil and Gas
In the ever fluctuating oil and gas industry, it is now more important than ever to have a steadfast and knowledgeable team to guide you through the high and lows of the energy world.