Top Rated Pennington County, SD Litigation Lawyers

In Pennington County, South Dakota, there are 22 litigation lawyers available with 12+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Pennington County Has 22 Litigation Attorneys with 12 Reviews

Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident and more

Bio: John W. Burke is a founding member of Thomas Braun Bernard & Burke, LLP. In 1993, he received his B.A. from Northern State University. He then earned his law degree, with honors, from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1996. His prima...

Rating: 8.3

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

Review: "We have been so well represented by Attorney Andrews that we want to endorse him as one of the very best attorneys in Rapid City. He is very knowledgeable as to the law and the intricacies of court room practice. He has been forthright in communic..."

Rating: 7.5

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Litigation Lawyers in Pennington County, SD

Litigation attorneys manage disputes through formal court processes, representing clients in civil lawsuits from pre-filing investigation through trial and appeal. They draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, argue motions, develop legal strategy, negotiate settlements, and advocate to enforce rights, obtain compensation, or defend against claims.

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Litigation attorneys manage disputes through formal court processes, representing clients in civil lawsuits from pre-filing investigation through trial and appeal. They draft pleadings, conduct discovery, take depositions, argue motions, develop legal strategy, negotiate settlements, and advocate to enforce rights, obtain compensation, or defend against claims.

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: Hollie Smith is a partner at Loos, Sabers & Smith practicing primarily in the areas of domestic relations. Prior to joining the firm, Hollie practiced as a trial lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee focusing on family law, appellate practice and insuran...

Rating: 6.0

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Since 1992, Attorney Stephen J. Wesolick has been the South Dakota estate planning attorney of choice for many clients. With a thorough understanding of elder law, estate planning, and how to use the law effectively, he has earned a reputation as ...

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(605) 610-2266

Stephen James Wesolick's Website

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Construction & Development, Banking and more

Rating: 6.9

Call for a consultation(605) 600-5046

Rodney Walter Schlauger's Website

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights and more

Rating: 6.9

Call for a consultation(605) 600-1955

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, General Practice and more

Bio: Matt grew up in Huron, South Dakota. After graduating from Huron High School, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of South Dakota. Before attending law school, he worked in finance in Sioux Falls, South D...

Rating: 6.1

Call for a consultation(605) 600-7532

Matthew Lucklum's Website

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Car Accidents, Land Use & Zoning and more

Rating: 8.5

Call for a consultation(605) 600-2956

Nathan Robert Oviatt's Website

Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Commercial, Guardianship and more

Rating: 5.8

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Mike’s practice is primarily focused on litigation with special emphasis in representing victims of serious personal injuries as well as complex business disputes. He prides himself on getting to know all of his clients personally. He believes str...

Rating: 6.7

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family and more

Bio: Travis received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota in 1998. Following law school, Travis practiced with the Riter Law Firm in Pierre, South Dakota from 1998 through 2001. During his time at the Riter Law Firm, Travis had the o...

Rating: 6.5

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Government, Insurance and more

Bio: Sara Frankenstein is a partner of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP. She practices in the areas of Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Election Law, Municipal Law, Construction Law, Personal Injury, and Insurance Defense. Sara e...

Rating: 6.5

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Guardianship and more

Bio: With roots in a rural ranching community and having served in the Army, Jerad is a firm believer in the value of hard work, perseverance and doing things the right way. He truly loves the law and enjoys researching and writing legal documents, as ...

Rating: 7.0

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Insurance, Banking and more

Bio: Courtney is admitted to practice in the state courts of South Dakota and the United States Federal Court, District of South Dakota, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit. Courtney earned his Juris Doctorate in 1989 from the University ...

Rating: 6.7

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate and more

Bio: Born and raised in Wyoming, with two childhood detours through North Carolina and New York State, I joined the Air Force. After serving eight years, I left the Air Force. Married, I now have two children. I have played college baseball and watchin...

Rating: 6.3

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Insurance, Health Care

Bio: Katelyn began her law career as an associate with Gunderson Palmer Nelson & Ashmore LLP. She focuses her practice on civil litigation and insurance defense. She enjoys writing and oral advocacy and uses these skills to effectively represent her cl...

Rating: 6.2

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Government, Business and more

Bio: Growing up in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Matthew developed an interest in the law at a young age. Once he graduated from high school, Matthew spent the next four years in the United States Army. After finishing his military career in 1998, Matthew at...

Rating: 6.6

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy and Debt, Business, Litigation and more

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Insurance and more

Rating: 6.9

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Pennington County Litigation Attorney

Litigation Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Construction and Development, Real Estate, Litigation and more

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