MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 1, 2015) – The law firm Meagher & Geer is pleased to announce that well-respected and long-established Bismarck, ND lawyer Steven A. Storslee will join the firm on July 1.  This will be Meagher & Geer’s first North Dakota office, located at Storslee Law’s current address, 1900 Burnt Boat Drive, Suite 101, Bismarck, ND  58503 (telephone 701-222-1315).  With 11 of its 80 lawyers licensed in North Dakota, Meagher & Geer has been representing clients in North Dakota litigation for more than 30 years.  Mr. Storslee now brings a new practice to the firm involving oil & gas operations.  Mr. Storslee will also continue to represent his clients in several other practice areas including trucking, construction, mass tort, products, and professionals.

“We are pleased at how successfully our two firms came together.  Steve’s practice is an excellent complement to ours and we are excited to pursue new opportunities in North Dakota,” said Meagher & Geer managing partner Bill Hart. “For our clients needing legal counsel around the country, this venture will definitely help meet their needs in North Dakota.”

There are 80 lawyers at Meagher & Geer, practicing in more than 20 areas. Founded in Minneapolis in 1929, with additional offices in Phoenix, AZ and Bismarck, ND, Meagher & Geer has earned a reputation as one of the country’s leading litigation defense and insurance coverage firms, receiving assignments from more than 125 U.S. insurance companies, and often from insurers based in London, Canada and Bermuda. The firm regularly represents businesses of all sizes, public entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals.

The firm’s attorneys are licensed in many states, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Meagher & Geer lawyers have been awarded high rankings in Chambers USA, Martindale, and U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The firm tries cases, having taken more than 200 cases to verdict in the recent past.  The firm has handled even more appeals.

Meagher & Geer lawyers are proud to have achieved distinguishing rankings in Chambers USA, Martindale and U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.