Atty. Brian W. Hankla

Atty. Brian W. Hankla

Brian W. Hankla is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, real estate law and 11 other areas of law.

Minot Minot 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian W. Hankla at a glance

Brian W. Hankla is a N.D. Port Services based in Minot, North Dakota. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986) and North Dakota (1989). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1985) and University of North Dakota (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Ward County (President, 1992) and American Bar Associations State Bar Association of North Dakota. Serands clients in Minot, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian W. Hankla is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, real estate law and 11 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of North Dakota in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Brian practices in Minot, ND

Practice Areas Explained

Brian W. Hankla's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian W. Hankla handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Brian W. Hankla is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in North Dakota →

Probate

Brian W. Hankla is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Dakota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Brian W. Hankla is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Dakota →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian W. Hankla is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Dakota →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Brian W. Hankla is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

Practicing law in North Dakota. Legal matters in North Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minot are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian W. Hankla

Where is Brian W. Hankla's law office located?
Brian W. Hankla's law practice is located in Minot, North Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian W. Hankla handle?
Brian W. Hankla focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has Brian W. Hankla practiced law?
Brian W. Hankla has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Brian W. Hankla go to law school?
Brian W. Hankla earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Brian W. Hankla for a consultation?
You can contact Brian W. Hankla directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian W. Hankla received?
Brian W. Hankla's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1985
B.A.
University of North Dakota
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
North Dakota
Admitted: 1989

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