Melissa M. Klimpel, Advanced Certified Paralegal

Melissa M. Klimpel, ACP, joined the firm in 1995 and works in the area of Civil Litigation with Attorneys Scott K. Porsborg and Brian D. Schmidt. Melissa attended the University of North Dakota and received a Paralegal Certificate from Bismarck State College in 2002. She earned her Certified Paralegal designation in 2004 and her Advanced Certified Paralegal in Discovery designation in 2006.

Melissa has been an active member of WDALA – An Association of Paralegals/Legal Assistants since 2002. During that time, she has served as President for four years, Co-First Vice President, NALA Liaison, Region III Director, and Newsletter Editor, in addition to serving on numerous committees. In 2024, Melissa received WDALA’s Legacy Award.

Since 2005, Melissa has also been an active member of NALA – The Paralegal Association. She has held several board positions, including Professional Development Committee (PDC) Chair, Area 2 Director, Region VI Director, and Affiliate Associations Director. She has also served on the Professional Development Committee (PDC), Continuing Education Council (CEC), and Ethics Committee. In 2012, Melissa received NALA’s Affiliated Associations Affiliate Award and Affiliated Associations Outstanding Contribution Award.