Schull Law Firm
Our Vision
Diane has been working in the legal environment for over 25 years with a variety of backgrounds. We believe that this gives her a unique insight into the difficult problems you and your family may be facing. Diane works to provide skilled and efficient legal advice to make your journey through the legal process as smooth as possible. As a mom, stepmom, daughter, sister, and friend, Diane will treat you like family.
Meet Your Team
ATTORNEY
Diane L. Schull
Diane's roots in law began in 1994 when she began working as a 911 dispatcher for the Grand Forks County Public Safety Answering Point. In 1997, Diane transitioned to a position as the Evidence Coordinator for the Grand Forks Police Department where she worked until March 2015. Diane has been involved in the area of family law since 2008 as a Parenting Investigator and a lay Guardian ad Litem. Diane graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law, cum laude, in 2016. During her time in law school, Diane was selected for an externship at the United States Attorney's Office in Fargo, ND and an Immigration and Border Protection class in San Diego, California.
Diane graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2007 with her Bachelor of Science majoring in Forensic Science with minors in Criminal Justice & Psychology. Diane graduated from University of North Dakota School of Law with distinction in 2016. Diane is Bar Certified in both North Dakota and Minnesota. She is the President of the Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association.
Diane is a lifelong resident of the Grand Forks Area. She is a native of Thompson, ND and is a graduate of Grand Forks Central High School. Diane and her husband, Wayne, have four children and reside in Fisher, MN. They recently welcomed two French Bulldog sisters to their family, Swae and Shilo.
ATTORNEY
Haylee A. Borgen
Haylee was raised on a farm near Perley, Minnesota, and takes great pride in her small-town roots. Haylee developed a strong work ethic and sense of commitment early in life, as she was heavily involved in her community, academics, and was a member of the Fargo-Moorhead Acro Team beginning at the age of three. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College in Moorhead studying Psychology, Sociology, and English Writing. During this time Haylee coached the F-M Acro Team and experienced her first real taste of the legal field working as an Office Assistant at ABST Law.
In 2022, Haylee received her J.D. from the University of North Dakota School of Law. While in law school, Haylee enhanced her leadership and communication abilities serving as Vice President of the Student Bar Association, Vice President of the Law Women’s Caucus, Teaching Assistant for the Lawyering Skills Program, and Legal Intern for North Dakota Child Support. Haylee also refined her courtroom advocacy skills by participating in Moot Court and Trial Team, noting her most memorable experience of competing in the TYLA National Trial Competition, where her team won the regional competition and advanced to nationals in Fort Worth, Texas. Additionally, Haylee was inducted into The Order of Barristers in 2022.
Haylee lives in Grand Forks with her boyfriend and fur-children (two cats) Simba & Scarlett. Outside the office she enjoys being active, cooking & baking, watching movies & sports, and travelling. Haylee has wanted to practice Family Law for as long as she can remember and says that growing up in a blended family provides her with a helpful perspective on family-related matters. More than anything, Haylee is elated to be part of the outstanding team here at Schull Law, and looks forward to assisting people through difficult times as effectively and diligently as possible.
Jill Stanislawski
Approximately thirty years ago, Jill was introduced to the law profession, and she has never turned back. Her first experience was in 1993 while completing her college internship at The Law Office in Grafton, North Dakota. After graduating from the University of Minnesota-Crookston in 1994 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Systems Management, Jill went on to work for the law firm of David C. Thompson, Grand Forks, North Dakota, for several years. In 1997, Jill moved to Greenbush, Minnesota, and thoroughly enjoyed working at the Roseau County District Court as a Deputy Clerk for thirteen years. A quick move to Minot, North Dakota, in 2011 found Jill at the law firm of Pringle & Herigstad PC, as a legal assistant. Eventually in 2014, Jill would make her way back to the Red River Valley continuing her career and interest in law.
Jill’s passion is serving the clients of Schull Law PLLC. No two days are the same, she welcomes the different challenges that each day brings and thrives from client satisfaction as well as the respect and gratitude she receives from Schull Law.
Jill was born in Valley City, and grew up as a country girl in rural Adams, North Dakota, where she graduated from high school. Jill still loves life on the farm and resides in rural Fisher, Minnesota, with her husband Tim. They have two adult children, Macie and Maguire; and have recently welcomed daughter-in-law Emily to their family. Jill enjoys running and biking on the Greenway; and can often be found gardening, maintaining her yard and of course - baking, cooking and canning.
Fun Fact: Jill has witnessed and experienced three major floods - the Grand Forks Flood of 1997, the Roseau Flood of 2002, and the Souris River Flood of 2011.
