Joseph A. Wetch, Jr. Email & Phone Number

I'm Joseph A. Wetch, Jr. and I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in 1998. I then went on to earn my law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law, graduating with distinction in 2001.After joining the Serkland Law Firm of Fargo, North Dakota in 2001 and becoming a shareholder in 2007, I was looking for new challenges. That led me to join Fargo Patent & Business Law PLLC, and most recently Lommen Abdo, P.A. in 2023.Throughout my legal career, I have litigated cases in both federal and state courts, with a proven track record of obtaining superior results for my clients. During my time at Serkland, I worked as a general trial lawyer on a variety of subject matters, including business interests, oil & gas injuries, construction, technology, contracts, property disputes, trade secrets, corporate governance and more.I am recognized for my teaching potential and have been invited to lecture on litigation, various federal laws, and legal ethics. From 2015 to 2016, I served as the President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota, having previously served on the Board of Governors (2011-2017) and the Ethics Committee, where governance of the state bar was involved.Here are some of my notable career achievements:• Elected member of the American Law Institute (2016) and fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (2022)• Served as President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota, 2015 - 2016• Designated as a Great Plains Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers 2013-2022• Recognized by Chambers USA in General Commercial Litigation• Selected as a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation• Designated an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell• Counseled and provided advice to one of the largest school districts in the state, Fargo Public Schools, which encompasses 23 schools and 11,000+ students• Served as both a combat medic and a licensed practical nurse for the United States Army, with two years of reserve service and nearly seven years of active dutyIn addition to my legal work, I also host the podcast Midwest Law Talk with Joseph Wetch. You can find it on Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and Anchor.

Listed skills include Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury, and 15 others.