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Brendan Reilly
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 26 years of experience
Business, Real Estate and Trademarks
Creighton University School of Law
South Dakota lawyer Brendan Reilly joined Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in 1998. Brendan’s practice encompasses a wide area but he works most frequently in general corporate law, from the formation of new legal entities to the merger or purchase of existing companies. Brendan also focuses on a variety of real estate and land use matters, and assists clients with matters related to health care, intellectual property, and general contract preparation and negotiation.
Brendan enhanced his practice and gained invaluable business experience as COO and General Counsel for a large national executive search firm prior to rejoining Davenport Evans as...
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Bret Merkle
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of South Dakota
Bret Merkle has been representing injured people since 1991. Bret is a trial attorney specializing in the area of bodily injury and insurance claims. He graduated with a law degree and an MBA degree, and is a staff instructor with the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. Bret has obtained justice for his clients through negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration, court trials and jury trials for hundreds of people over the years. Bret and his staff are personable and easy to work relieving the stress from tragic accidents and losses.
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Janet C. Olson
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Juvenile
University of South Dakota School of Law
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Mark Krogstad
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 14 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of North Dakota School of Law
Mark Krogstad is a Trusts and Estates attorney practicing in South Dakota and Minnesota with Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. A Willmar, Minnesota native and Augustana University graduate, Mark joined the firm after practicing in Minnesota and receiving his Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Florida. He practices in the areas of estate planning, business succession planning, tax planning, charitable gift planning, and estate and trust administration. As a part of his practice, Mark assists clients in: *Drafting wills, durable powers of attorneys, and trusts, such as revocable...
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KyLee Manthei
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
University of South Dakota School of Law
I have extensive experience in family law matters in both Minnesota and South Dakota where much of my career has been focused on Divorces, Custody, Protection Orders, and Child Support.
As I moved to South Dakota in 2021, I began working with Tribal Courts and began working in criminal matters as well.
I always want to help people in their times of need and in these areas, are some of the hardest times a person may have. I am here to help you navigate these times with a kind ear and legal expertise.
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Mark Welter
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mark J. Welter was born and raised in Yankton, South Dakota; and Mark has lived in South Dakota his whole life. Mark earned a business degree at the University of South Dakota, and his law degree at the University of South Dakota School of Law.
Mark then worked two years as a law clerk for John B. Jones, U.S. District Judge, District South Dakota, Southern Division. Mark then worked for 15 years as an insurance defense personal injury trial lawyer and worker’s compensation lawyer for Woods, Fuller, Schultz & Smith P.C. in Sioux Falls, defending clients against...
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David Rezac
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 19 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business, Environmental, Real Estate and Trademarks
University of South Dakota School of Law
South Dakota lawyer David Rezac is a member of the Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith Transactions and General Business practice group, and his practice covers all aspects of business transactions, as well as federal and state trademark registrations. David advises clients in both large and small business transactions, and his expertise covers entity formation, leasing and financing arrangements, real estate sales, mergers, acquisitions, and general contract preparation and negotiation. David also has extensive experience in obtaining federal and state trademark registrations and can assist clients in determining the advantages of registration, as well as completing the registration process.
David joined...
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Tanner W. Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Business, IP, Real Estate and Trademarks
University of South Dakota School of Law
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Nolan Kern
Harrisburg, SD Attorney
1109 Honeysuckle Dr.
Apt. 8
Harrisburg, SD 57032
Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law
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Mitchell Peterson
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Vanderbilt University Law School
South Dakota lawyer Mitch Peterson is a partner focused on commercial litigation. As such, he assists both large and small clients, as well as individuals, with claims arising out of commercial transactions. He also does a significant amount of general litigation work for both companies and individuals.
This work includes litigation, trials, arbitration, and appellate work in the following areas: conditional use permits and variances, confidential information, construction, contracts, copyright, corporate/ownership, estate/probate, land use, non-competition and non-solicitation, non-disclosure agreements, product liability, professional services/negligence (legal, architectural, engineering, accounting, software development, financial services), real estate, sales of businesses, sales of goods, technology/software,...
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Alan Malavolti
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer
(605) 759-0056
2101 West 41st Street, Suite 2000
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Consumer and Real Estate
My commitment to each client is to achieve results that exceed expectations by providing high quality, personalized legal services. My commitment to each small business client is to provide high quality, creative, and results-oriented legal services and to serve as a primary resource in all aspects of the client's growth and development througout the formation, operations, and termination stages of the business life cycle.
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James Craig
SIOUX FALLS, SD Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(605) 373-0442
3500 S. Phillips Ave. Suite 108
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105-6864
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota
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Steven Johnson
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney
Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of South Dakota School of Law
Steve Johnson is a native of South Dakota, and was born in Sioux Falls. He attended Augustana College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1973. He then graduated from the University of South Dakota School Of Law in 1976 as a member of the Thomas Sterling Honor Society and the South Dakota Law Review. Steve continues to be a frequent lecturer at the South Dakota School of Law. His many professional affiliations and distinctions include membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates and the Association of Trial Lawyers...
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Rebecca Leigh Wilson
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Minnesota Law School
Rebecca Wilson founded Wilson Legal Planning after practicing in the field of estate planning and elder law for 18 years. Rebecca’s practice throughout her career has been focused on estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration. She enjoys working with her clients to help them understand their options and choose the best fit for their family.
Rebecca received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Yale University with distinction. She graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School.
Rebecca is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the Sioux...
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Robert E. Hayes
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 48 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Robert E. Hayes is a Financial Services lawyer at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. Bob has long been recognized for his expertise in the field of creditors rights law, a fact reflected not only by his having served for years on the State Bar’s Debtor Creditor Committee but accumulating nearly a decade as chair of that committee. Bob has received an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, for the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. He was also selected by Best Lawyers® in the areas of...
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Bill Sims
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Drake University Law School
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Kyle Claussen
Mitchell, SD Lawyer with 14 years of experience
1718 N. Sanborn Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301
Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Boston University School of Law and University of La Verne College of Law
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Casey L. Eekhoff
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer
Immigration
University of South Dakota School of Law
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Thomas Blake
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney
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Sean Kaufhold
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 26 years of experience
(605) 334-1571
5901 S. Remington Place
Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
IP and Patents
William Mitchell College of Law
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Mark Meierhenry
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 54 years of experience
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Rick Mickelson
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
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Justin Smith
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney
Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Sander J. Morehead
SIOUX FALLS, SD Attorney
Business, IP, Insurance Defense and Patents
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Mary R Ash
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney
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Taylor Hayes
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer
Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Jeffrey A. Cole
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer
5000 South Broadband Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Business and Personal Injury
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Eric M. Schlimgen
Spearfish, SD Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of South Dakota School of Law
Eric Schlimgen, a Black Hills native has been practicing since 2016 with measurable success. He prides himself on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service. Eric understands the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and is here for you, every step of the way.
Dependable, calm, and well spoken, Eric approaches each new case with the attention it needs. Get in touch with him today.
During law school Eric was active on the Moot Court and Trial Team competing in several nation-wide tournaments. While at the University of South Dakota he also obtained a Masters of...
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Timothy James
Springfield, SD Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota
Tim James has more than 30 years of litigation experience. He consults on medical malpractice cases. Tim's experience as a litigator involving many complex cases has resulted in a strong record of success. See more about Tim at www.yankton.lawyer or www.timjameslaw.com.
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John William Burke
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of South Dakota School of Law
I grew up in Isabel, South Dakota. My dad is truck driver; my mom is a school nurse. After completing law school, I completed a one-year clerkship with the Sixth Judicial Circuit of South Dakota in Pierre. Since then, I have engaged in private practice, focusing almost exclusively on civil litigation. I enjoy helping people that have been injured in car accidents or tractor-trailer accidents. Because my dad is a truck driver, and because I drove a truck while working my way through college, I believe that I have a unique insight into the operation...
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Scott James
Custer, SD Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
University of Kansas School of Law
Scott is the founder of Southern Hills Law PLLC in Custer, South Dakota. After graduating in the top third of his class at KU law, Scott practiced civil litigation and advice at the law firm of Riling, Burkhead and Nitcher, Chtd in Lawrence, Kansas from 2006-2008. He worked as an Assistant County Attorney in Dodge City Kansas from 2008-2016 handling all types of cases, including homicide, violent crime, property crime, traffic, and other cases. Mr. James was an integral part of the 2011 Dodge City RICO indictment of the Norteno Street Gang in Dodge city. Scott had the privilege of...
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Timothy Rensch
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of South Dakota School of Law
Timothy Rensch has been practicing Personal Injury and Criminal Law in the Black Hills for over 30 years. Past cases have included murder, rape, drug charges, and serious injury matters. Timothy is dedicated to providing his clients with aggressive advocacy and achieving the best possible outcomes for their legal situations. His passion for helping people ensures that their voices are heard.
Timothy is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers and a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has twice been the president of the Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar, and is also a...
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Ellery Grey
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Baylor Law School
Ellery Grey is a Board Certified Criminal Attorney who has devoted his practice to protecting the rights of the accused. Mr. Grey practices in both federal and state court where he has defended clients on charges from drug possession to murder.
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Michael Paul Shubeck
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law
Michael Shubeck is a graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law. He is a farmer's son and learned the value of hard work helping his father with his cattle and farming operation. He is responsible for recovering millions of dollars for his clients. From the beginning of his practice he has been at the heart of high profile South Dakota litigation. Michael helped defend a prominent South Dakota real estate developer against over one hundred claims of construction defects and fraud. He worked to convince insurance companies of their contractual duties, obtained a favorable settlement, and then...
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John R. Murphy
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Georgetown University Law Center
John R. Murphy has been practicing criminal defense in the state and federal courts of South Dakota for over 20 years. His practice is limited to criminal defense, and he practices at the investigatory, trial, appellate and habeas corpus stages. His firm is committed to proving high quality and aggressive representation to those accused of crimes.