Saint Charles Lawyers

Scott Swier
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Scott Swier
Corsica, SD Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(605) 946-5096 240 E. Main Street
Corsica, SD 57328
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law
Scott Swier is the Founder and Managing Member of Swier Law Firm. He also leads the law firm's Business Litigation Practice Group and Education Law Practice Group. Scott is a recognized authority in state and federal legal matters. While serving in private legal practice and as Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Dakota, he has represented individuals, businesses, and government entities before state and federal trial courts, state and federal appellate courts, and state and federal regulatory agencies. As Assistant Attorney General, Scott served as counsel for the State of South Dakota in...
Jake Fischer
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Jake Fischer
Corsica, SD Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(605) 946-5096 240 E. Main St
Corsica, SD 57328
Agricultural, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Minnesota Law School
Theresa M. Maule
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Theresa M. Maule
Chamberlain, SD Attorney with 29 years of experience
(605) 234-0438 300 S. Courtland #201
Chamberlain, SD 57325
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law
Frances A. Zephier
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Frances A. Zephier
Wagner, SD Lawyer
(605) 469-9512 308 N. Main
Wagner, SD 57380
Timothy James
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Timothy James
Springfield, SD Attorney with 35 years of experience
(605) 665-0594 807 8th Street, Suite 3
Springfield, SD 57062
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.
Tyler Larsen
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Tyler Larsen
Yankton, SD Attorney with 4 years of experience
(605) 260-7889 505 Broadway Ave.
Yankton, SD 57078
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of South Dakota School of Law
Brooke Swier Schloss
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Brooke Swier Schloss
Avon, SD Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(888) 864-9981 202 N. Main Street
Avon, SD 57315
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Education
University of South Dakota School of Law
Brooke Swier Schloss leads Swier Law Firm's Family Law Practice Group and focuses her practice on divorce, child custody, child support, elder law, spousal support, property division, pre- and post-marital planning, and adoptions. Brooke is also the author of the book 15 Tips for Choosing a South Dakota Divorce Lawyer and serves on the South Dakota Bar Association's Family Law Committee. Brooke is a graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law, where she served on the Board of Editors for the South Dakota Law Review and was a published author. She is a member of the...
Kyle Claussen
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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
Beau C Barrett
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Beau C Barrett
Yankton, SD Attorney with 9 years of experience
(605) 665-0494 329 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Employment and Landlord Tenant
Beau joined the Den Herder Law Firm in 2019 with several years of experience practicing in a variety of civil litigation matters, real estate transactions, and debtor-creditor negotiations. Beau serves as the municipal attorney for the town of Mission Hill, South Dakota. Beau graduated from the University of South Dakota Law School in 2014. During law school Beau served as Lead Articles Editor for the South Dakota Law Review and was a member of the Trial Team.

Beau has been a member of the South Dakota Bar Association since 2014 and is also admitted to practice before the United States District...
Creighton Thurman
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Creighton Thurman
Yankton, SD Attorney with 25 years of experience
(605) 260-0623 409 Walnut
P.O. Box 897
Yankton, SD 57078
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of South Dakota School of Law
Ross Den Herder
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Ross Den Herder
Yankton, SD Attorney with 17 years of experience
(605) 665-0494 329 Broadway
Yankton, SD 57078
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Ross grew up in Sioux Center, Iowa. He earned his undergraduate degree at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, graduating in 2003 with majors in psychology and government. As a law student at the University of South Dakota School of Law, Ross served as an editor for the Great Plains Natural Resources Journal. Ross graduated among the top 10 students in his law school class in May, 2006. Ross has a diverse and growing practice, including business and real estate transactions, business formations, estate planning, probate, general civil litigation, and municipal law. He is presently the City...
Aaron Pilcher
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Aaron Pilcher
Huron, SD Attorney with 10 years of experience
(605) 554-1661 375 Dakota Ave S Ste 101
Huron, SD 57350
Agricultural, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Aaron Pilcher focuses his practice on corporate law, estate planning and administration, and general litigation. Aaron appreciates the opportunity to work alongside his clients to protect their life's work, and plan for what lies ahead.
Garrett Horn
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Garrett Horn
Yankton, SD Attorney with 22 years of experience
(605) 260-1300 401 Capitol Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and White Collar Crime
University of South Dakota School of Law
Horn Law Office is owned and operated by Garrett Horn, J.D. Mr. Horn has been practicing law since 2001 in Yankton South Dakota where he started his own firm, Horn Law Office, in 2006. Horn Law Office, fighting for you.
Douglas Fosheim
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Douglas Fosheim
Huron, SD Lawyer
(605) 352-0702 239 Wisconsin Ave SW
Huron, SD 57350
Estate Planning
John P Blackburn
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John P Blackburn
Yankton, SD Attorney with 55 years of experience
(605) 665-5550 100 W 4th St
Yankton, SD 57078
Criminal Defense
Dylan Miller
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Dylan Miller
Yankton, SD Lawyer
(605) 665-5009 200 W.3d St
Yankton, SD 57078
Business, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Eric M. Schlimgen
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Eric M. Schlimgen
Spearfish, SD Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(605) 340-1340 611 Dahl Road
Suite 1
Spearfish, SD 57783
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...
Scott James
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Scott James
Custer, SD Attorney with 19 years of experience
(605) 673-2503 40 N 5th St
Suite B
Custer, SD 57730
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...
Lindsay M. Harris
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Lindsay M. Harris
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney
(605) 777-1772 5019 S. Bur Oak Pl.
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Lindsay M. Harris is the owner and managing member of Harris Law & Co. She leads our succession planners in protecting every family and business we serve using forward-thinking solutions derived from exceptional experience. Whether it is creating wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, or advanced business plans such as family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, or corporations, Lindsay’s passion is to ensure that every family and business is protected when life changing events occur. Lindsay has seen first-hand the legal challenges businesses face. From family farms, professional practices, to small and large companies, Lindsay is a...
Dixie Hieb
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Dixie Hieb
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(605) 336-2880 206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business and Communications
Stanford Law School
Dixie Hieb is a Financial Services lawyer at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. Her practice is focused on bank regulatory compliance and trust company formation and operation. Dixie’s regulatory practice covers all facets of consumer disclosures, including those related to credit cards, prepaid cards, student loans, other closed-end loans, and deposit accounts. She has expertise in electronic banking and electronic delivery of disclosures, and she advises clients on CRA issues. Dixie is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Dixie has received a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rating, indicating the attorney is widely respected for high professional achievement and...
Brian Donahoe
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Brian Donahoe
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 30 years of experience
(605) 367-3310 401 E. 8th St.
Suite 215
Sioux Falls, SD 57103-7008
Free ConsultationAgricultural, Construction, Environmental and IP
University of South Dakota
Born in South Dakota and raised in NW Iowa, I sought higher education back in South Dakota at SDSU. Following graduation there, I worked for a construction and land development company in the MetroWest area of Boston, MA for 3 years, then returned and obtained a law degree from USD. After a judicial clerkship for the Honorable John B. Jones in the US District Court for the District of South Dakota, I have been in private practice of law in Sioux Falls. My practice involves representing people and companies throughout the region in state and federal courts plus administrative hearings...
Eric J Ronke
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Eric J Ronke
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 11 years of experience
(605) 250-9988 3130 W 57th Street
Suite 111
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law
Eric began his journey to the legal field by working as a life insurance agent prior to returning to college. While working with a family that was struggling financially, he learned just how important proper planning is for all families, not just wealthy families. He learned that day of the unexpected death of this family’s teenage daughter. He saw how much their entire family went through because they were not prepared for such a horrific situation. It was that day and that story that made Eric realize that he wanted to help make sure that families didn’t have to go...
Michael Paul Shubeck
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Michael Paul Shubeck
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 15 years of experience
(605) 718-2069 550 North 5th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
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...
James Even
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James Even
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 37 years of experience
(888) 492-0604 100 S Spring Ave # 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
There are quite a few people that find themselves struggling through the heartbreak of a personal injury. If you have recently found yourself to be one of them, then you need to make sure that you bring your situation the attentive understanding and care that is so necessary. With more than 25 years of experience, the team at the Even Law Firm will be able to bring your case the attentive understanding and care that is desired. Here, your case will be expounded by the intensive understanding of a legal professional, one who works hard to bring your situation a...
Michael Teague Fort
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Michael Teague Fort
Columbia, SD Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(931) 901-2300 103 Berrywood Dr
Columbia, SD 38401
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Juvenile
Michael Fort provides aggressive and experienced representation in divorce, custody, alimony, criminal and personal injury cases. Prior to becoming an attorney, Michael Fort clerked for the 21st Judicial District's Circuit Court Judges Office. After graduating in the top ten percent of his law school class, Michael was invited to work as an associate attorney at the law firm of Schell, Binkley and Davies. After successfully litigating hundreds of cases, Michael Fort accepted a partnership at Schell and Davies.
Joel Arends
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Joel Arends
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(605) 231-8282 6901 S. Lyncrest Place
Suite 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law
Joel Arends offers his clients substantive experience in a wide range of fields including personal injury, family law, estate planning/probate, real estate, government relations and public policy development. Born and raised in Little Rock, Iowa, Joel Arends graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2000 and received his law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2006. In 2022 the voters of Lincoln County re-elected Arends to serve a second four year term on the Lincoln County Commission in County Commission District 1. Arends ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility, economic growth, fidelity to taxpayers...
Jeff Cole
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Jeff Cole
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(605) 306-4100 4301 W. 57th Street
Suite 121
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Agricultural, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
University of South Dakota School of Law
Growing up on a farm Jeff Cole understood how hard it was to be a farmer so he decided he wanted to fight for farmers to get their fair share in our legal system and became a lawyer. Since he decided to become a lawyer he has a diverse career but now mainly focuses on trials and litigation. He has tried 7 cases to the South Dakota Supreme Court and one case to the US Court of Appeals. He has even won a US Supreme Court Case where he was trial counsel.
Reece Almond
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Reece Almond
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(605) 336-2880 206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
University of Minnesota Law School
Reece Almond is a partner and litigation attorney at Davenport Evans with a practice consisting primarily of commercial and complex litigation, land-use litigation, and insurance-defense litigation. Originally from Huron, South Dakota, Reece joined the firm in 2014 having received his bachelor of science degree from the University of South Dakota in mathematics and political science. He is a graduate from the University of Minnesota Law School and clerked for the Honorable Karen E. Schreier of the U.S. District Court of South Dakota before joining Davenport Evans.

Reece was selected to the Great Plains Rising Stars 2019 in the area of Business...
Timothy Rensch
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Timothy Rensch
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 33 years of experience
(605) 341-1111 832 St. Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
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...
Douglas Hajek
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Douglas Hajek
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(605) 336-2880 206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business, Municipal and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Doug Hajek is a business and financial institutions attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. A Tyndall, SD native, Doug didn’t enter the practice of law on the usual path. After graduating from college in 1972, Doug began a 10-year career in banking — first, as a commercial lender with US Bank in Rapid City, then in Minneapolis managing the company’s system-wide commercial loan participation pool, and finally, managing Western Bank’s mortgage banking operation in Sioux Falls. Doug entered law school in 1982 and graduated in 1985, with a practice in corporate law, public finance,...
Kristi Geisler Holm
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Kristi Geisler Holm
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(605) 336-2880 206 W 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Employment, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
University of Nebraska College of Law
Kristi has been with Davenport Evans since 1995. Her practice is focused upon representing employers and insurers in all stages of workers’ compensation and employment matters. She regularly provides advice to clients on compensability issues and defenses involved with workers’ compensation claims before litigation is commenced, but also continues to assist them by defending litigated claims before the Department of Labor and on appeal. Employers also look to her for guidance and the aggressive defense of Title VII cases involving claims of harassment and discrimination, claims involving other laws that impact employers, such as the ADA and FMLA, as well...
Joseph M Wiltse
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Joseph M Wiltse
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 9 years of experience
(605) 978-5200 101 S Reid Street
#302
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Securities
University of South Dakota School of Law
Joseph M. Wiltse is one of 650+ attorneys at Ballard Spahr LLP, where he focuses his law practice in the areas of corporate law, real estate law, commercial law, securities law, and mergers and acquisitions. He represents clients in activities such as acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, mergers, entity formation, private securities offerings, financing transactions, and real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Joseph was born and raised in Lisbon, North Dakota. Joseph received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of Sioux Falls in 2010 and his Juris Doctorate, with honors, from the University of...
Henry Evans
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Henry Evans
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 28 years of experience
(605) 367-9755 123 S Main Ave
Suite 206
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Immigration
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Brett Waltner
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Brett Waltner
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(605) 336-3700 230 S. Phillips Ave., Ste. 300
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law
I am an experienced trial lawyer helping clients with injury accidents, criminal allegations, divorce, custody, or guardianship issues. I enjoy helping clients get through difficult and stressful situations, and sticking up for the powerless when the individuals in power are attempting to take advantage of them.
Drew Duncan
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Drew Duncan
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 21 years of experience
(605) 306-4100 4301 W. 57th Street
Suite 121
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Administrative, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law
Born and raised in Parker, South Dakota lawyer Drew Duncan graduated from Parker High School in 1994. From there he went to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and then got his law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law. After a year as a clerk for the 5th circuit judges of South Dakota he joined Zimmer, Duncan and Cole. At Zimmer, Duncan and Cole he has specialized in governmental affairs law and civil litigation. Drew is married to his beautiful wife Carrie and they have two children together Olivia and Bennett. Drew loves outdoor activities and...
Robin R. Gregory
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Robin R. Gregory
Rapid City, SD Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(808) 800-6500 PO Box 1243
Rapid City, SD 57709
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Montana School of Law
John R. Murphy
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John R. Murphy
Rapid City, SD Attorney with 30 years of experience
(605) 342-2909 328 E New York St
Suite 1
Rapid City, SD 57701
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.
Mark Ekse
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Mark Ekse
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 21 years of experience
(605) 334-0005 600 S. Main Avenue
Suite 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of South Dakota School of Law
Mark Ekse - Registered Patent Attorney and Member of the State Bar of South Dakota. Mark’s practice focus includes licensing, trademark and copyright law. He also represents clients involved in patent disputes, infringement cases and intellectual property cases. Mark represents clients needing legal guidance with registering and protecting software and computer technology, electronic commerce and digital enterprise, as well as trade secret protection and disputes. Mark is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mark currently serves as an adjunct professor of Patent Law and Intellectual Property at the University of South Dakota. He received his undergraduate...
Scott Abdallah
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Scott Abdallah
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer
(605) 338-4304 101 S Main Ave #100
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Business, Civil Rights, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hamline University School of Law
Scott Abdallah is the managing partner of Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP. His practice is focused almost exclusively in the area of trial work and civil litigation, including business litigation, personal injury, wrongful death and products liability. Scott has been recognized extensively for his litigation skills. He is one of only five South Dakota attorneys who are members of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, which recognizes only the top 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States. He has been continuously selected for inclusion in the national publication, The Best Lawyers in America, and is one of only fifteen...
Terry N. Prendergast
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Terry N. Prendergast
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 46 years of experience
(605) 336-2880 206 W. 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of South Dakota School of Law
Terry Prendergast is a South Dakota trusts and estates and trust company attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP. Terry joined the firm in 2017 with a prestigious career of nearly 40 years practicing law in Sioux Falls. Interacting with counsel and clients across the country and the world, Terry extols the virtues of South Dakota’s top-in-the-nation trust laws, flexible procedures and low tax environment, stating, “To open up people’s eyes to one of the best kept secrets in business—that South Dakota has a flexible, advantageous and responsive environment for business, estate and wealth planning, gives me great satisfaction.”

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