Our Team

Legal Team

Derrick Braaten

Owner

Derrick moved to North Dakota to work with Sarah Vogel Law Partners over a decade ago, and has since taken over the firm which now bears his name …

Charles Carvell

Attorney

Charles Carvell is an Attorney for Braaten Law Firm, and joined the firm in June of 2024. Charles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience …

STEVE EASTON

Of Counsel

Steve’s experience has led to national recognition. He is a co-author of the two best-selling textbooks in the nation for those learning …

Carson Tanner

Attorney

In the summer following his first year of law school, Carson moved from Florida to Bismarck to work at Braaten Law Firm as a summer intern.

Admin Support

Lisa Rask

Business Manager

Lisa Rask joined Braaten Law Firm in May of 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Lisa was a General Manager for Barnes & Noble for over twenty years, where she was responsible for total …

Desirae Zaste

Litigation Manager

Desirae joined Braaten Law Firm in September of 2021. Desirae began her legal career in 2006 and is an experienced Certified Paralegal having spent over 18 years assisting attorneys …

Steven Price

Paralegal

Steven Price is a Paralegal for Braaten Law Firm. He has been with the firm since March of 2018. He enjoys his duties as a paralegal, especially locating documents and creating exhibits…

Sheldon Zaste

Legal Assistant

Sheldon joined the firm in March of 2022. He comes to the firm with over 4 years of experience as a legal assistant. Sheldon also has had over 14 years …

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Braaten Law Firm

109 North 4th Street, Suite 100
Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 221-2911

(701) 221-5842

Monday – Thursday  Open 8:30 – 5:00 PM
Closed Friday
Closed Saturday / Sunday