Tracy Vigness Kolb, Health Care Attorney in Bismarck, North Dakota
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice
Bismarck, ND
Practicing health care in Bismarck since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Tracy Vigness Kolb is an attorney based in Bismarck, NORTH DAKOTA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Tracy has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Bismarck, NORTH DAKOTA
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Litigation · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice matters from Bismarck, NORTH DAKOTA.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
About Tracy Vigness Kolb: Tracy Vigness Kolb is an attorney based in Bismarck, NORTH DAKOTA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Tracy has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Tracy's practice areas in Bismarck
Tracy concentrates on health care, litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tracy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Health Care cases in Bismarck, North Dakota
Tracy takes health care matters in Bismarck, North Dakota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tracy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Bismarck, North Dakota
Tracy takes litigation matters in Bismarck, North Dakota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tracy agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Bismarck, North Dakota
Tracy takes medical malpractice matters in Bismarck, North Dakota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tracy agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Bismarck, North Dakota
Tracy takes personal injury matters in Bismarck, North Dakota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tracy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Tracy Vigness Kolb, health care attorney serving Bismarck
Tracy Vigness Kolb is an attorney based in Bismarck, NORTH DAKOTA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice. Tracy has over 31 years of legal experience. Tracy works from Bismarck, North Dakota and takes on health care matters across the region.
Tracy has been practicing law in North Dakota since 1995. She has practiced in the private and public sector handling litigation, administrative and legislative matters, and legal and regulatory compliance matters, particularly in the health care setting. Her private practice has been devoted primarily to litigation, mostly representing health care providers—hospitals, clinics, physicians, nurses, and long-term care facilities—and the defense of medical malpractice cases. Tracy has also represented providers in state regulatory licensing and disciplinary matters.
Tracy has a special interest in data privacy and security law as applied to health care providers and other industries and businesses. She has an in-depth working knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH and other data privacy and security laws and has counseled and assisted clients in their compliance efforts with these laws including developing data privacy and security programs. Among other privacy and security-related work and projects, Tracy was a member of the American Bar Association’s HITECH Task Force, a group of lawyers that worked over a five-year period studying and developing analyses, templates, forms and educational materials dealing with key HITECH privacy and security compliance issues.
Tracy practices in North Dakota state and federal courts, and has also appeared regularly in tribal courts representing Indian tribes, tribal entities, and other defendants.
Tracy's approach to health care cases
Tracy has been practicing law in North Dakota since 1995. She has practiced in the private and public sector handling litigation, administrative and legislative matters, and legal and regulatory compliance matters, particularly in the health care setting. Her private practice has been devoted primarily to litigation, mostly representing health care providers—hospitals, clinics, physicians,…
The kind of cases Tracy takes
Tracy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, litigation, and medical malpractice matters in Bismarck and the surrounding North Dakota area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Tracy studied and practices
University of North Dakota
J.D. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Tracy's state bar admissions
North Dakota, State
1995 · ACTIVE
Tracy studied at J.D. in University of North Dakota.
Law school and academic background
Tracy completed J.D. in University of North Dakota. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tracy runs in North Dakota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Tracy's legal honors and published work
Tracy has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Tracy Vigness Kolb's office in Bismarck
Tracy's primary office is at 1900 Burnt Boat Drive, Suite 101, Bismarck, North Dakota, 58503. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Tracy Vigness Kolb — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tracy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tracy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tracy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Tracy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Bismarck, North Dakota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Tracy
Tracy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Tracy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tracy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tracy Vigness Kolb
How much does it cost to hire Tracy for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tracy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tracy offer a free consultation?
Tracy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tracy's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Tracy's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in North Dakota typically take?
Simple health care 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. Tracy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tracy take my case if I'm outside Bismarck?
Tracy 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 — Tracy 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 Tracy?
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. Tracy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tracy accepting new health care clients right now?
Tracy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Bismarck, Fargo and Grand Forks in North Dakota
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