University where she was a member of the rodeo team for four years . She graduated with a degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2010 .
Although Presthus is a professional barrel racer , she also has a “ day job .” She is a trial lawyer and partner at Ebeltoft . Sickler . Lawyers in Dickinson . She is an experienced and talented civil defense lawyer .
This is how Presthus describes the interplay between her rodeo career and her law practice :
“ Horses are an incredibly timeconsuming hobby . During the competitive season , every second I ’ m not with my family or in the office , I ’ m with them : tuning them , making sure they are in the best physical condition they can be in , cleaning up after them , keeping them comfortable , etc . I often ride at noon when I should be home eating lunch . It is literally an endless amount of work .
However , I truly believe that it makes me a better lawyer . There have been several times where I ’ ve been stuck on a brief or am weighed down with what to do in a case and taking time out to do horse chores or ride almost always breaks the log jam in my brain . Horses are selfish , they are like 1,000-pound children . You can ’ t be weighed down with other problems when you are with them because they are so demanding of your focus and energy . Something about that calms me and helps me think . It also reminds me of who I am , where I ’ ve been , and what ’ s important . I come back to work and apply that to my practice , and I ’ ve found that it makes me a better lawyer .”
Presthus , a trial lawyer , has been barrel racing since the age of two .
Active in community organizations , she serves as a board member for the local Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center and the Stark County Fair Board . She also serves on the board of directors of Sanford Bismarck .
Presthus is married , and she and her husband are expecting their second child this winter . Currently , she is on a sabbatical from her barrel racing career .
Thomas A . Dickson has extensive experience in a variety of areas , including criminal defense , plaintiff ' s personal injury and oil field personal injury . He has tried more than 100 cases to jury verdict in North Dakota courts over the past 30 years . Since 1992 , Dickson has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America . He has also been listed in Super Lawyers . Dickson is a member or officer in many organizations , and is also active in the community .
LAWRENCE E . KING
Lawrence represents attorneys and law firms in several areas , including :
• Actions before Inquiry Committees
• Ethical and disciplinary matters
• Professional malpractice claims
• Business disputes
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