Charles G. DeMakis - a Minot, US Minerals

Minot Minerals - Oil and Gas Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Minerals - Oil and Gas 50%
Probate 25%
Estate Planning 15%
Real Estate 5%
Business Planning 5%

Attorney Information

Overview

Charles G. DeMakis was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. Mr. DeMakis graduated from Minot High School in 1996. Mr. DeMakis obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of North Dakota in 2000 and his Juris Doctor degree (with distinction) from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 2004. Mr. DeMakis is admitted to practice before the North Dakota Supreme Court, the State of Minnesota, the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and the United States Tax Court.
Mr. DeMakis focuses his practice in the areas of oil, gas, oil and gas title opinions, estate planning, probate, lease drafting and negotiating of oil and gas leases. Mr. DeMakis has prepared numerous division order drilling title opinions for operators in the Bakken and has assisted hundreds of clients in regards to curative matters related to their oil and gas interests and oil and gas leases.
Mr. DeMakis is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar Association of North Dakota, the Ward County Bar Association (past President, past Vice President). He is a past President of the State Bar Association of North Dakota and served on its Board of Governors from 2011 to 2018

Awards and Honors

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Honors

Super Lawyers, 2022 - 2023
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2013 - 2018
Board of Governors, State Bar Association of North Dakota, 2011 - 2018
President, State Bar Association of North Dakota, 2016 - 2017

Other Sources of Feedback About Charles G. DeMakis

Included on the 2024 Great Plains Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2023 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2022 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2018 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2017 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2016 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2015 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2014 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
2013 Great Plains Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 2004
  J.D.
  Honors: With Distinction
Non Legal Education
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 2000
  B.S.
  Honors: Dean's List
  Major: Criminal Justice Studies
- Minot High School, 1996

Current Employment Position(s)

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President
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Past Positions

Olson & Burns, PC, Attorney, 2004 - 2012

Languages

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English
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Pro Bono Activities

Member, Kenmare Lions Club

Bar Admissions

North Dakota, 2004
Minnesota, 2010
U.S. Federal Courts, 2004

Other Affiliations

State Bar Association of North Dakota, 2004 - Present (Member)
Ward County Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
American Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

Delta Tau Delta

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Minot, ND

1408 20th Ave SW, Suite 11
PO Box 1748
Minot, ND 58701

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Phone: 701-838-2080

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Website: https://www.demakislawpllc.com

Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Charles G. DeMakis - Minot, ND