Kara J. Johnson

Kara is an associate with Zuger Kirmis & Smith. She joined the firm in August of 2008. She is a civil litigation attorney with a primary focus in insurance defense litigation.

A native of West Fargo, Kara was born and raised in North Dakota. She received her B.A. in Communications from the University of Minnesota in 2005. Kara received her J.D. and graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2008.

In her spare time, Kara coaches Special Olympics.  She also enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Areas of Practice:
General Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation

Education:
University of Minnesota, B.A.
University of North Dakota, J.D. (with distinction)

Admitted to Practice:
North Dakota State and Federal Courts

Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Court

The Standing Rock Sioux Nation Tribal Court

The Spirit Lake Tribal Court

Significant Activities:
Order of the Barrister

ABA Young Lawyer's Division District Representative  - August 2010 - August 2012

      

Member:
State Bar Association of North Dakota
North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute

Inns of Court
Big Muddy Bar Association
American Bar Association


Author:
Health – Medical Malpractice Defenses: Applying Good Samaritan Laws to In-Hospital Emergencies – Chamley v. Khokha, 2007 ND 69, 730 N.W.2d 864, 84 N.D.L.Rev. 535, (2008).

Email: kjohnson@zkslaw.com

Phone:  701.223.2711

Fax:  701.223.9619

Address:
PO Box 1695
316 North Fifth Street
Bismarck, ND 58502-1695