Twelve who would be Justice

The twelve applicants for the coming vacancy on the North Dakota Supreme Court were asked to provide brief information on their backgrounds, educations, professional experiences, civic involvements, families, and strengths they would bring to the Court. Here are highlights with links to more detailed information provided by the applicants:

Craig Campbell Craig Campbell, 44, is an attorney in Fargo-Moorhead with Gunhus, Grinnell, Klinger, Swenson and Guy, since 1985. A 1981 U.N.D. Law School graduate, he was a Law Clerk to Chief Justice Ralph Erickstad, and was an attorney in Dickinson firm of Howe, Hardy, Galloway & Maus in Dickinson.
	Lee Christofferson Lee Christofferson, 51, is Presiding Judge of the Northeast Judicial District. A 1983 Syracuse University College of Law graduate, he has been a District Judge for 12 years. Previously, he was in private practice in Bottineau and Rolla, and was Rolette County State's Attorney.
Gerald D. Galloway Gerald D. Galloway, 58, is a partner in the Dickinson firm of Howe, Hardy, Galloway & Maus, PC, since 1975. A 1966 U.N.D. Law School graduate, he has served as Chair of the State Bar Board, as Staff Judge Advocate with the National Guard, and Oliver County State's Attorney.
	Peter K. Halbach Peter K. Halbach, 38, is a partner in the Devils Lake firm of Haugland, Halbach & Halbach, since 1988. A 1985 William Mitchell College of Law graduate, he previously served as a Minnesota Special Assistant Attorney General, serving the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other agencies.
Carol Ronning Kapsner Carol Ronning Kapsner, 50, a partner in the Bismarck firm of Kapsner and Oliver, P.L.L.P., has been in private practice since 1977. A 1977 University of Colorado School of Law graduate, she served on the State Bar Association Board of Governors, on an Attorney Standards Subcommittee, and the N.D. Judicial Conference.
	Gary W. Lawrence Gary W. Lawrence, 55, a partner in the Northwood firm of Johnson & Lawerence, P.C., has been in private practice since 1968. A 1967 U.N.D. Law School graduate, he previously served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Workers Compensation Bureau, and on the State Bar Association Board of Governors.
Jeffrey K. Leadbetter Jeffrey K. Leadbetter, 38, is a partner in the Lisbon firm of Eppler and Leadbetter. A 1985 U.N.D. Law School graduate, he has been in private practice in Lisbon since then. He represents a number of political subdivisions and serves as conflicts attorney for indigent defense.
	Allan L. Schmalenberger Allan L. Schmalenberger, 52, is Presiding Judge of the Southwest Judicial District. A 1973 U.N.D. Law School graduate, he has been District Judge since 1981. He previously practiced law in Dickinson, served in the U.S. Army, and was an accountant. He chairs the Court Technology Committee.
Todd A. Schwarz Todd A. Schwarz, 33, is a member of the Devils Lake firm of Frith, Schwarz and Steffen. A 1989 Hamline University School of Law graduate, he has been in private practice in Devils Lake since 1990. He taught at U.N.D. Lake Region, and previously practiced in Mandan.
	Mark L. Stenehjem Mark L. Stenehjem, 50, is a partner in the Williston firm of Winkjer, McKennett, Stenehjem, Reierson & Forsberg, P.C. A 1973 University of Montana Law School graduate, he clerked for Chief Justice Ralph J. Erickstad and Justice William Paulson. He presently serves on the State Bar Board.
Wayne K. Stenehjem Wayne K. Stenehjem, 45, is partner in the Grand Forks firm of Kuchera, Stenehjem & Walberg, since 1977. A 1977 U.N.D. Law School graduate, and a legislator since 1976, he chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. He serves on the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
	James W. Wold James W. Wold, 66, became a lawyer after he retired from the Air Force as a Brigadier General, having served as a combat pilot, and Defense Attache in Moscow. A 1981 U.N.D. Law School graduate, he served as Griggs County State's Attorney, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for POW/MIA Matters.