FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stephanie A. Ball and David R. Oberstar of Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of *The Best Lawyers in America®.
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Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is determined through a comprehensive peer-review survey. For more than 40 years, the organization’s peer-review process has set the standard for merit-based legal distinction. More than 13 million confidential evaluations are submitted annually, with only 5% of U.S. lawyers and 3% of lawyers globally earning this recognition.
Stephanie A. Ball was selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Ms. Ball is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and practices in the areas of civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, construction, insurance and surety law, commercial litigation, and lender liability. She is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Civil Litigation Specialist. Ms. Ball was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates in 2008 and has served as President and a National Board Representative for the Minnesota Chapter of ABOTA.
David R. Oberstar was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Timber Law, an area in which he has been recognized since 2007. He also practices in the areas of land use and zoning, mining and minerals, public contracting, general municipal law, environmental law, eminent domain, and administrative law. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law.
“Recognition from peers in the legal profession is a meaningful honor and one that reflects the caliber of attorneys we have at Fryberger,” said Mia Thibodeau, President of Fryberger. “Stephanie and David bring tremendous knowledge, experience, and dedication to their work, and we are proud to see their commitment to their clients recognized by Best Lawyers.”
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About Fryberger
Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A., is a 27-attorney practice providing a range of legal services that include business and corporate law, real estate transactions, employment and labor law, litigation, wills and trusts, finance, and personal injury. The group holds licenses across an array of states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Arizona, and Michigan. For more information, call the Duluth office at 218.722.0861, the Cloquet office at 218.879.3363, the St. Paul office at 651.221.1044, or the Superior office at 715.392.7405.

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