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John William Burke
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Insurance Claims 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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Michael Paul Shubeck
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Free ConsultationPennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 14 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Construction and Insurance Claims
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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Stephen Daniel Demik
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Criminal and DUI
UC Hastings COL
Stephen Demik specializes in complex civil and criminal litigation, and trials of all types. He is an experienced trial attorney, practicing in state and federal courts for nearly 15 years. He speaks Spanish proficiently.
A graduate of University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a faculty teacher at the Trial Lawyers College, Stephen Demik has a wide background in many areas– from civil plaintiffs work to criminal defense, from tribal court to immigration law, from juvenile court to Guantanamo Bay. For over 14 years, he has tried cases in both state and federal court, in both South Dakota and...
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Mark Koehn
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Workers' Comp
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Matthew Skinner
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Creighton University School of Law
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Daniel Pahlke
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Criminal
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.
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Joseph Ashley Parr
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 22 years of experience
(605) 388-2050
2525 West Main Street, Suite 307
PO Box 3991
Rapid City, SD 57709-3991
Personal Injury, Criminal and Insurance Defense
University of South Dakota School of Law
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Robert Moore
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law
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Scott Armstrong
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Personal Injury, Criminal and Divorce
Scott Armstrong is an experienced trial attorney, who has been practicing law for nearly thirty years in multiple jurisdictions.
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Becky Schmit
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Jeffrey Maks
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
Paul Bradsky
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury and Business
John Mairose
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury and Bankruptcy
Terry Pechota
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Criminal and DUI
Michael Strain
Meade County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 27 years of experience
Personal Injury, Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability
Veronica Duffy
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Business, Criminal and DUI
Frank Bettmann
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury and Insurance Defense
Harvey Crow
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer
Thomas Maher
Hughes County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Criminal and DUI
David Bradsky
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury, Criminal, DUI and Workers' Comp
Rodney Lefholz
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Workers' Comp
Dennis Finch
Pennington County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
Rena Hymans
Meade County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury, Criminal and DUI
David Braun
Hughes County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury and Insurance Defense
Karla Engle
Hughes County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Business and Workers' Comp
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Joel Arends
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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 2018 the voters of Lincoln County elected Arends to serve a 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 and...
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Scott Swier
Tripp County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Personal Injury, Business, Estate Planning and Family
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...
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Brett Waltner
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal and Divorce
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.
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Timothy James
Bon Homme County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
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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David J King
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Criminal, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
University of South Dakota School of Law
David was born into humble circumstances. His parents, who have been married for over 65 years, had 6 children. David put himself through college and law school. He never forgot about where he came from or the hard work it has taken to get where he is today. He cares deeply about the people that he has been honored to represent thoughout his nearly 30 years in the legal practice. Following graduation he was honored to serve as the Law Clerk to the Cheif Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court. While clerking David...
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Amanda Engel
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 10 years of experience
Personal Injury, Criminal and Family
University of North Dakota School of Law
Amanda Engel grew up in South Dakota and returned there after a brief excursion into North Dakota for a few years. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota with a B.A. in political science and then University of North Dakota School of Law with cum laude honors. In 2012 she was admitted to practice law in South Dakota.
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James Even
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 35 years of experience
Personal Injury, Nursing Home 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...
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Bill Sims
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Medical Malpractice
Drake University Law School
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Steven Johnson
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice 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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Jeff Cole
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Personal Injury, Agricultural, Business and Criminal
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.
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Scott Abdallah
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury, Business, Civil Rights and Products Liability
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...
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Drew Duncan
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 20 years of experience
Personal Injury, Administrative, Criminal and Family
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...
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Donald McCarty
Brookings County, SD Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury, Business, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Don McCarty is a native of Wakonda, SD and received his juris doctor from the University of South Dakota (USD) in 1996. He joined the firm shortly after graduation and became a partner in 2001.
Don’s general practice includes criminal law, family law and divorce, personal injury, worker’s compensation, business law and Social Security Disability.
Don serves as a member of the South Dakota Army National Guard. He and his wife, Ann, have a daughter and son.
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Bret Merkle
Minnehaha County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 31 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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Creighton Thurman
Yankton County, SD Personal Injury Attorney with 23 years of experience
Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
University of South Dakota School of Law
