You don’t have to carry this alone.
I’m a Fargo personal injury attorney focused on helping individuals and families move forward — with someone steady beside them.
I know you didn't expect to need a lawyer.
Whether it’s been a few days or a few weeks since the accident, you're still trying to figure out how to keep everything moving…the appointments, the phone calls, the forms, the questions from an insurance company that doesn't seem to care how you're actually doing.
Maybe someone in your life has opinions about what you should do next, and it's hard to know what you want to do.
I'm here to make one part of this process easier.
You don't have to figure out the legal side by yourself, and you don't have to perform your pain to be taken seriously. I'll listen first. Then I'll handle what needs to be handled, explain what's happening in plain language, and make sure every decision along the way is yours to make (not mine, not the insurance company's, not anyone else's)
You are in good hands. And you don't have to carry this alone.
How I Work With You
I listen before I strategize.
Our first conversation isn't an intake form — it's a conversation. I want to understand what happened and what you need, before we talk about what comes next.
Your privacy is protected, always.
What you share with me stays between us. I request only the medical records relevant to your case, and I push back when anyone asks for more than they're entitled to.
You decide who's involved.
Family and partners are welcome to support you — but every decision about your case is yours, and case conversations happen with you, on your terms.
I explain everything, every time.
Before anything is filed, shared, or agreed to, you'll understand exactly what it means. No jargon, no rushing, no decisions made without you.
Who I Help
I represent people who've been injured — through car and truck collisions, falls, and other kinds of harm — with particular care for the situations that often go overlooked: cases involving sensitive medical or personal history, cases involving children, and cases where a client feels like her voice keeps getting talked over by everyone else involved.
Truck Accidents (my founding focus, with experience nationwide)
Car Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Injuries Involving Children
Wrongful Death
Why Clients Trust Me
“As a woman, I feel there are parts of traumatic experiences others can't understand. I intentionally sought out a female lawyer after my collision with a semi truck, for this very reason. Mary was mindful, compassionate and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Having never previously navigated a lawsuit, I can't imagine going through the process without her. “
- Kellie V
“I worked with Mary Eliasen after I was hit head-on by a driver that crossed the centerline. Mary was professional, knowledgeable and timely. She made sure all of my questions were answered and informed me of all of the options I had and the decisions I needed to make. She was straightforward with the entire process so I knew what to expect. I would definitely refer anyone to her who is in need of a personal injury lawyer.”
- Jennifer R.
A little about me
Before I focused on helping women and children navigate injury cases, I spent years practicing personal injury law here in Fargo, where I saw how often these clients were overlooked, rushed, or talked over in a process that was supposed to be helping them. That's the reason I do this work the way I do. I'm licensed to practice in both North Dakota and Minnesota, and I'm proud to call Fargo home.
Let's Talk
You don't need to have everything figured out before you reach out. You just need to take the first step — I'll help you with the rest.