Irvin B. Nodland, P.C.

Born and raised on a farm near Werner, North Dakota, Irv Nodland obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Dickinson State University (then Dickinson State Teachers College), Dickinson, North Dakota, in 1957. He went on to obtain a Masters degree in History from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1961. Irv then went on to obtain his law degree from Yale University Law School in 1964.

Irv is a past Director of a ten county experimental North Dakota Public Defender Program, past President of the North Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, past Chairman of the Charles Hall Youth Services and past Chairman of the Burleigh County Housing Authority.

Irv has thirty-five years of experience as a trial lawyer representing clients with all kinds of claims including those related to traumatic injury, wrongful death, will contests, medical malpractice, criminal defense, anti-trust, wrongful termination, wrongful employment discrimination, qui tam (whistle blowing), social security, worker’s compensation, veteran’s benefits, business litigation and domestic relations.

He has provided legal services to cooperatives, teachers’ groups, labor unions, Indian tribes, environmental committees, juveniles, political parties and a wide variety of small businesses. He has defended numerous persons threatened with loss of business and professional licenses.

Irv's birthplace and childhood home is depicted on the Nodland Law Offices' homepage. He was born in a bedroom on the main floor. The window to that room is furthest to the left in the picture.

In his law practice, Irv is employed by Irvin B. Nodland, P.C., a professional corporation.

Chad C. Nodland, P.C.

Born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota, Chad Nodland obtained a bachelor of arts degree in political science in 1989 after attending George Mason University and the University of North Dakota. He then went on to obtain a juris doctoral degree, with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Chad’s practice is also varied. Besides providing some back-up for Irv, Chad’s trial practice presently consists of a wide variety of cases including commercial litigation, personal injury (such as dog bites, slip-and-fall, car accidents, etc.), adult and juvenile criminal defense, divorce, adoption, visitation disputes, child support matters, grandparent visitation disputes, real estate transactions, employment discrimination, professional negligence, protecting professional licenses, constitutional law and social security benefits.

Chad has taught continuing education courses for educators, law enforcement personnel, lawyers and students. He has been a member of the Supreme Court’s Juvenile Drug Court Planning Committee and Cameras in the Courtroom Commission and is a member of the State Bar Association publications editorial board. He is a member of the North Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. As a founding member, he was elected as an officer on the State Bar Association Criminal Law section.

Chad volunteers as a Teen Court Judge in the Bismarck and Mandan area. He also is the office computer guru. He designed and administers this web page.

In his law practice, Chad is employed by Chad C. Nodland, P.C., a professional corporation.

Licensed Attorneys

Irv and Chad are each licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts in North Dakota and in the 8^th United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Irv is also licensed to practice in the United States Supreme Court. Each is generally licensed to practice in most North Dakota Tribal Courts. Some states, including South Dakota, Minnesota and Wyoming, may allow us to practice in their states’ courts so long as we first make appropriate arrangements with the court and local counsel.