Betsy Elsberry, Partner

Betsy Elsberry is a partner with Elsberry & Shively. Her practice areas focus on oil and gas, family law, and mediation. She has extensive experience in title examination, she handles oil and gas, real estate ligation, transactional, and curative matters for clients. As for family law, Betsy’s attention to detail and understanding of her clients’ needs allow her to help her clients make important decisions during difficult and emotional times in a timely and effective manner.

Betsy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of North Dakota, and she was a Summa Cum Laude Graduate. Betsy then attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, and she graduated with distinction. After law school, Betsy clerked for the Honorable Justice Carol Ronning Kapsner of the North Dakota Supreme Court.

Betsy and her husband Joe are both from Minot, North Dakota, and they have resided in Bismarck for over ten years. In their free time, they enjoy all that the Bismarck community and North Dakota have to offer.

Erica Shively, Partner

Erica Shively is a partner with Elsberry & Shively whose primary practice areas are criminal defense, adoption, and family law. Erica has represented hundreds of clients and has extensive experience in the courtroom. Erica’s portfolio of criminal work includes representation for charges from misdemeanor to felony level. Erica has a winning record on jury trials. In family work, Erica prides herself on attentiveness to her clients’ needs, knowledge of North Dakota law, and experience with judges in North Dakota.

Erica is a native of Pleasant Lake, North Dakota. She graduated from the University of North Dakota, cum laude with a B.A. in Communication in 2003. Erica graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota Law School in 2008. Erica is the proud mother of a daughter. In her free time, Erica enjoys reading, gardening, knitting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Chris Rausch, Attorney

Chris Rausch is an attorney with Elsberry & Shively whose primary practice areas are tribal, business, criminal, and family law. Chris graduated with distinction from the University of North Dakota – School of Law in 2008 as a member of the Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers. Chris served as the law clerk for North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle from 2008-2009. He worked at the Vogel Law Firm in Bismarck, ND from 2009-2011, practicing in criminal law and family law. From 2011-2013, Chris served as Assistant In-House Attorney for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, where he specialized in code and statute development/drafting and gaming law, and handled matters regarding employment, tax, education, government relations, historic preservation, criminal justice and lobbying.

Chris is a native of Bismarck. He is an avid writer and reader and enjoys bicycling, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and music.

Quinn Harmon, Attorney

Quinn Harmon is an Attorney with Elsberry & Shively who has dedicated her practice exclusively to family law. She has experience handling matters involving divorce, custody disputes, guardianships, adoptions, and termination of parental rights. Quinn’s practice is centered on helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions with compassion, honest advice, and effective advocacy.

Quinn earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Policy from the University of Mary before obtaining her Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul. During law school, she spent many weekends volunteering at the Family Law Self Help Clinic, where she gained hands-on experience and developed a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of family law. That experience continues to shape her approach today, combining empathy with practical solutions to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Quinn is from Minot, North Dakota, and has enjoyed building her life and career in the Bismarck community. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, friends, traveling, and staying active.

Serena McCabe, Paralegal

With more than 14 years of experience keeping law offices running smoothly, Serena McCabe serves as both a Paralegal and the Office Manager at Elsberry & Shively. She supports clients through a wide range of family law matters, but especially enjoys helping families grow through adoption. In the office, she is the one who makes sure everything – and everyone – is in its place.

Serena is a native of Bismarck and a graduate of the University of North Dakota with Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies. She also earned her Paralegal Certificate from St. Cloud State University.

Outside the office, Serena enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her husband, daughters and two chihuahuas. She also competes in local puzzle competitions and enjoys playing the occasional game of bingo.

Dina Baird, Paralegal

Ondine “Dina” Baird  joined Elsberry & Shively in 2018 as an experienced paralegal and trained family law mediator. Her vast experience in oil and gas, real estate and probate work serves as an added benefit to our clients.

In her free time, Dina enjoys fostering dogs for local rescue organizations (her husband does not enjoy this hobby). Most importantly, she and her husband are new grandparents (which both enjoy).