Janilyn Kay Murtha, Business Attorney in Bismarck, North Dakota

Janilyn concentrates on business, estate litigation, family law, litigation, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janilyn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Estate Litigation

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• Family Law

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• Litigation

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• Workers Comp

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• Zoning

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• Real Estate

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Janilyn's primary office is at 1200 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND, 58504-5262. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janilyn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Janilyn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Janilyn for a business case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janilyn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Janilyn offer a free consultation?

  Janilyn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janilyn's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Janilyn's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in North Dakota typically take?

  Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Janilyn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Janilyn take my case if I'm outside Bismarck?

  Janilyn is licensed in North Dakota. Matters governed by North Dakota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Janilyn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Janilyn?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Janilyn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Janilyn accepting new business clients right now?

  Janilyn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.