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Cheryl F. Bergian
About Cheryl
Biography
I have 30+ years of experience, practicing in North Dakota and Minnesota. I concentrate in personal and small business bankruptcies, but also provides services in drafting wills, healthcare directives, powers of attorney for financial decisions, probate, and guardianship & conservatorships.
I provide a free initial telephone consultation regarding any of my practice areas. For bankruptcies and basic estate planning, I am usually able to offer a flat fee quote in the initial telephone consultation. And, I am usually able to provide an estimate of the cost of hourly fee legal services (i.e., probates).
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
65%
17 years
Estate Planning
15%
17 years
Probate
15%
17 years
Guardianship
5%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 37 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Dakota for 37 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Cheryl Bergian Law Office
1712 Main Avenue, Suite 202, P O Box 2152, Fargo, ND, 58107-2152
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Professionalism
Posted by Peggy | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Made a difficult decision a good experience
It is not easy to decide to file for bankruptcy, but it is sometimes necessary to start over. Cheryl is very professional and took me through the process step by step. I felt that I knew what to expect from beginning to end. I followed the plan and my plan was successfully discharged, giving me the ...
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"I spoke with Cheryl recently regarding North Dakota real property transfers to trust, and she was helpful, knowledgeable, pleasant, and instructive."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Cheryl Bergian Law Office
2008 - 2012
Attorney, Hannig & Associates, P.A.
2002 - 2008
Executive Director, North Dakota Human Rights Coalition
1993 - 2002
Senior Staff Attorney, Migrant Legal Services
1991 - 1993
Managing Attorney, Legal Assistance of North Dakota
1988 - 1991
Staff Attorney, Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
Associations
2014 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1988 - Present
State Bar Association of North DakotaMember
Education
1988
University of North Dakota School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
2015 Bankruptcy IVN
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - A Trustee's Perspective
2015
2015 Bankruptcy IVN
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Trustee's Perspective
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I received a notice of Garnishment and the debt isn't mine. They removed my wife's name and its only
19 Mar 2026
Q&A
How do I address undivided property (land) quit claim deeded to me and sisters for my own estate planning ?
04 Aug 2025
Q&A
What are the other options regarding probate?
24 Apr 2025