About ABST Law
<p>Wage-and-hour questions, policy reviews, and non-compete agreements show up often in ABST Law’s day-to-day employment practice. Founded in 1983, the firm is headquartered in Fargo in the Fargo–Moorhead metro and works with individuals and businesses across eastern North Dakota and nearby areas.</p> <p>The attorneys at ABST Law are licensed in federal and state courts in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The firm’s work spans corporate law and business transactions, employment law, agricultural law, administrative hearings, civil litigation, family law, real estate matters, and estate planning and probate.</p> <p>For employers, ABST Law advises on FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, workers’ compensation, ADA, Title VII, whistleblower claims, wage and hour matters, and employee handbooks and related policy documents. The firm’s mix of employment counseling and litigation support helps employers handle routine compliance work while staying ready for disputes.</p> <p>For organizations evaluating <a href="/retirement-plans">retirement plan providers</a>, ABST Law can be a good fit when multi-state court licensing and practical, employer-focused legal guidance matter.</p> <ul> <li>Founded in 1983; headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota</li> <li>Licensed in ND, MN, and SD (state and federal courts)</li> <li>Employment law guidance: FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, Title VII</li> <li>Employer support: wage and hour, whistleblower claims, non-competes, policy review</li> <li>Additional practice areas: corporate, litigation, real estate, estate planning, probate</li> </ul>
Website: https://abstlaw.net/michelle-donarski/
Founded: 1983
Office Locations
- Fargo, ND (Headquarters)
Plans Serviced (2024)
Largest plans where this firm is listed as a service provider (Schedule C) or IQPA (Schedule H) on the most recent filings (From Form 5500).
| Plan | Sponsor | Assets | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL NO. 300 PENSION PLAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS LOCAL NO. 300, ND | $74M | 875 |
Team Members
- Tatiana Hackman, Associate
- Matthew Kirschenmann, Associate
- Ashley Champ, Associate
- Joseph Hackman, Associate
- David Hauff, Associate
- Richard Anderson, Associate
- Matthew Freier, Associate
- Gregory Thompson, Associate
- Daniel Hull, Associate
- Michelle Donarski, Shareholder