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VICTORIA KONIDARIS
Victoria Konidaris is an associate attorney at Gjesdahl Law , P . C . in Fargo . Her practice focuses on divorces , paternity , custody , visitation , domestic abuse , and collaborative negotiating .
Konidaris is originally from Winnipeg , Manitoba , Canada . She attended the University of Winnipeg , where she graduated with honors in 2014 with a degree in criminal justice with minors in psychology and sociology . She attended the University of North Dakota ( UND ) School of Law , where she obtained her juris doctor – cum laude in 2018 . She is licensed to practice law in North Dakota and Minnesota .
After graduation , Konidaris joined Gjesdahl Law , P . C . She serves on the board of the Family Law Section . In 2022 , Konidaris was named 2022 Great Plains Rising Star by Super Lawyers . She works closely with the Rape and Abuse Crisis center to advocate for victims of domestic violence .
When Konidaris is not at work , she enjoys hiking with her dog , Gracie ; traveling , especially going back home to see family in Greece ; going to the lake ; and discovering new adventures .
MATT R . KELLER
Matt R . Keller is an attorney with Pearce Durick PLLC in Bismarck and focuses his practice on general civil litigation , personal injury and tort litigation , Indian law , and corporate and business law . He is also a CJA panel attorney .
Keller graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor ’ s degree in political science , and the University of North Dakota School of Law , where he received his juris doctor in 2020 . While in law school , he served as vice president of the Federalist Society , vice president of the Student Bar Association , and was a member of the “ North Dakota Law Review .” After law school , Keller served as law clerk to the Honorable Daniel J . Crothers of the North Dakota Supreme Court .
Outside of work , Keller is an avid hunter and enjoys spending as much time as possible in the field with his dog , family , and friends . When it ’ s not hunting season , he enjoys being at the lake and traveling .
JOHN WARD
John Ward practices in Civil Litigation , including :
• Commercial
• Tort
• Insurance Defense
• Insurance Coverage
• Professional Liability Defense
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