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Lawrence R. KleminREPRepublican State Representative, District 47
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Lawrence R. Klemin (born March 31, 1945) is an American politician and lawyer in the state of North Dakota. He is a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 47th district. A Republican, he was first elected in 1998. Klemin attended the University of North Dakota where earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, and the University of North Dakota School of Law. Admitted to the bar in 1978, he later worked as an attorney in the practice Bucklin, Klemin and McBride. Klemin is also a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army's 101st Airborne Division.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of North Dakota School of Law
JD
1978
University of North Dakota
BA English/Russian
1967
Past Positions1 - 12 of 12
Speaker
North Dakota State House of Representatives
2019 - 2021
Representative
North Dakota State Assembly
1998 - Current
President
The Title and Escrow Company, Bismarck and Fargo
1988 - 1998
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Referee
Job Service North Dakota
1970 - 1975
Served
United States Army, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Vietnam
Arbitrator
Better Business Bureau Auto Line
Author
"Small Case Litigation Forms"
Author and Editor
Civil Practice of North Dakota - Second Edition - Forms and Trial Notebook
Civil Mediator
North Dakota Supreme Court Roster of Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals
Lawyer
Bucklin, Klemin and McBride, Professional Company
Lecturer in Law
National Business Institute
President
Litigation Services, Incorporated
Other Experience1 - 37 of 37
Member
North Dakota Region 7 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Advisory Council
2011 - 2013
Member
Central North Dakota RSVP Advisory Council
2005 - 2009
Board Member
American Red Cross, Burleigh-Morton Chapter
2002 - 2008
Member
Corpus Christi Catholic Church Parish Council
1997 - 2002
Member
American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)
1999 - Current
Board Member
Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce
1996 - 1998
Chair
Administrative Law Committee, State Bar Association of North Dakota
1996 - 1998
Member
State Advisory Council, North Dakota Office of Administrative Hearings
1993 - 1998
Member
Optimist Club
Arbitrator and Civil Mediator
National Arbitration Forum
Chair
Government Affiars Committee, Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner
Commission on Uniform State Laws
Commissioner
National Uniform Laws Commission
Director
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, North Dakota Chapter
Member
Elks
Member
American Legion
Member
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Member
Eagles
Member
DNA Evidence
Member
Manufactured Housing
Member
Mortgage Subrogation
Member
State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
Member
Who's Who in American Law
Member
Wage Garnishment
Member
Notarial Acts
Former Chair
Joint Judiciary Committee, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Political Subdivisions Committee, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Children's Cabinet, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Advisory Committee on Legislative Revenue, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Legislative Procedure and Arrangements, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Delayed Bills Committee, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Joint Committee on Budget Section, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Judiciary Committee, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Commission on Juvenile Justice, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Member
Commission on Uniform State Laws, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Rules Committee, North Dakota State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Committee on Committees, North Dakota State House of Representatives