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Provided by Paul Forster
Paul Forster’s practice focuses on energy law, with an emphasis on natural resources litigation and commercial litigation. He regularly advocates for the firm’s energy clients before federal, state, and tribal courts, and also advises clients regarding their business practices and risk mitigation strategies. Paul has handled numerous civil jury trials and bench trials in federal, state, and tribal court, as well as numerous appeals before the North Dakota Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Areas of significant experience include royalty litigation and defense of class actions; mineral and leasehold title disputes; issues arising under operating agreements, development agreements, and purchase and sale agreements; condemnations and surface damage disputes; energy facility construction disputes; and other complex civil litigation involving the energy industry. Paul also serves as the chair of North Dakota’s Judicial Nominating Committee and represents the state bar association on the Trustees Council of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation).
State Bar Association of North Dakota
Big Muddy Bar Association
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute
Inns of Court
Federalist Society
Catholic Bar Association
North Dakota
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation
Provided by Chambers
Paul Forster is frequently sought out by corporate clients from the oil and gas industry to handle high-stakes litigation. He also has significant experience of dealing with class actions.
Provided by Chambers
"Paul is so brilliant."
"Paul is so brilliant."
