Custer County Bankruptcy Lawyers

I have over 30 years experience helping people with difficult problems. I am a former public defender and later a prosecutor. I have had numerous jury trials. My experience enables me to help you in cases from personal injury/automobile accidents to criminal and DUI defense as well as family law. My family law practice includes divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship and conservatorship matters. I also handle bankruptcy cases for people looking for a new start financially.

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...

Beau became partner in 2024 with his firm Den Herder, Hovden & Barrett. He joined the firm in 2019 as an associate. Beau has several years of experience practicing in a variety of areas including personal injury, civil litigation, real estate transactions, and debtor-creditor negotiations. Beau serves as the municipal attorney for several South Dakota towns including, Mission Hill, Lesterville, Gayville, Volin, and Wagner. 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...