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. Derrick has …
Kai Thorsgard
Attorney
Kai Thorsgard joined Braaten Law Firm in 2023 for the purpose of assisting ranchers, farmers, and landowners with all their legal needs. Kai has a background in civil litigation, having …
Admin Support
Lisa Rask
Business Manager
Lisa Rask joined Braaten Law Firm in May, 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Lisa was a General Manager for Barnes & Noble for over twenty years, where she was …
Steven Price
Paralegal
Steven Price is a Paralegal for Braaten Law Firm. He has been with the firm since March of 2018. Prior to joining Braaten Law Firm, Steven was the Receiving Manager …
Desirae Zaste
Paralegal
Desirae is a Certified Paralegal who joined the firm in September 2021. Desirae has over 15 years of experience assisting attorneys in different areas of law. She began her legal …
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 …
Talia Price
Talia joined the firm in September of 2023 with two years of administrative experience. She’s currently studying sociology with a minor in pre-law and communications. She plans to attend law …