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Scott James
Custer, SD Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Criminal, 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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Valerie S. Wolfman
New York, NY Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Family, International and Probate
Yeshiva University
For the past 30 years Valerie Wolfman Esq. has concentrated her law practice on Family, Matrimonial and Divorce Law, Child Custody, Divorce and Equitable Distribution (both simple and complex). Many of her cases have International components, including issues such as whether a French or Chilean or Swiss pre-nuptial agreement is valid; whether a divorce should proceed in France, New York or Australia, whether the mother may relocate the residence of the child away from the father. She has also litigated Will contests and has proven heirship with the aid of a genealogist and has been a guardian in guardianship...
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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,...
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Christina L. Williams
Gillette, WY Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Attorney Christina L. Williams –
Bar Admissions:
Wyoming
South Dakota
U.S. District Court of Wyoming
Education:
University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, SD
Juris Doctor, May 2001
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
Bachelor's of Science, December 1996
Professional Experience:
The Law Office Of Christina L. Williams, Owner, (2012-Present)
Preuit and Williams P.C, Partner (2007-2012)
Campbell County, Wyoming, Deputy County Attorney (2005-2007)
Rapid City, South Dakota, Deputy States Attorney (2004)
The Blount Law Firm, Attorney (2003)
Fourth Judicial Circuit, Deadwood SD, Law Clerk (2001-2002)
University of South Dakota, Graduate Assistant to Professor David S. Day (2000)
Barker Wilson Reynolds & Burke, Legal Intern (2000)
Brady Pluimer, LLC, Legal Intern (1999)
Professional Associations & Memberships
Wyoming State Bar Association (2006-Present)
South...
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Michael Snyder
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 8 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
University of South Dakota School of Law
Mike Snyder is a litigation attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. Originally from Pierre, SD, Mike joined the firm in 2016 as a member of the firm’s litigation section. His practice focuses primarily on commercial and complex litigation and insurance litigation.
Mike interned with the firm in the summer of 2013 and is a 2014 graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he graduated first in his class and served as editor-in-chief of the South Dakota Law Review and as a research assistant to Professor Christine Hutton. Following graduation, Mike served...
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James Daane
Sioux City, IA Lawyer with 39 years of experience
620 Douglas Street, Room 210
Sioux City, IA 51101
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of South Dakota School of Law
Practice primarily in personal injury, accident and wrongful death law
Peer rated AV Preeminent (highest possible rating) Martindale-Hubbel
Past President of the Iowa Association for Justice (formerly the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association), the largest group of trial lawyers in Iowa
Current member of the Iowa State Bar Association's Board of Governors
Native of Sturgis, SD
University of South Dakota, B.S. '82, JD '85
Army ROTC Commission, '82
Active Duty Army JAG officer, 7th Infantry Division (Light) '85-'88
Awarded Army Achievement and Meritorious Service medals
Private law practice in Sioux City since 1988
Licensed in IA, NE and SD in both federal and state courts
Lifetime Achievement member of America’s Top...
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Justin T. Clarke
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 14 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Insurance Defense and Workers' Comp
University of Kansas School of Law
Justin Clarke is a litigation attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. An Estelline, SD native, Justin joined the firm in 2010 and is a partner in the firm’s litigation section. Justin’s practice focuses on insurance defense, commercial and complex litigation, and trust litigation. Justin graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2010. While in law school, he served as a staff editor for the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy and participated in KU Law’s Moot Court competition. When Justin isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his family and...
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Jacob R Smets
Flagstaff, AZ Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of South Dakota School of Law
Jacob Smets, was born in Chandler, AZ to blue collar parents. Jake's most prominent quality is a hard work ethic, a principle he learned from his folks. Jake graduated early from Northern Arizona University with two Bachelor of Science degrees in American Political Studies and History with a minor in global studies. Both degrees were earned while playing on the college hockey team, the NAU Ice Jacks.
Upon graduating from NAU, Jake worked in sales and technology for six months before attending the University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion, SD. Throughout law school, Jake was active in...
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Benjamin L Fruchey
Livonia, MI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
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Michigan State University College of Law
Ben’s practice focuses on environmental, toxic tort, mass tort and products liability litigation, permitting and compliance with environmental regulations, assisting with chemical release response and cleanup and defending and resolving actual or potential regulatory violations. He also has experience defending against personal injury lawsuits, class action lawsuits relating to alleged nuisance odors, particulate matter and groundwater and soil contamination. Ben’s extensive practice also includes business issues and commercial litigation. He has assisted clients in their efforts to obtain environmental permits, resolving permit violations, and litigating denied permits under Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). He also has considerable...
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Will Chuchawat
Los Angeles, CA Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(213) 617-5555
333 South Hope Street, 43rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Will Chuchawat is the Chairman of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. He does M&A, all day, every day.
He also co-heads the firm’s Aerospace & Defense Team and the Life Sciences Team.
Mr. Chuchawat represents public company clients, PE clients, VC clients and private company clients in all industries, including A&D, life sciences, TMT, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, food and beverage and consumer.
Mr. Chuchawat has been consistently recognized as one of the best attorneys in the country, including:
* Named one of Law360's Top Attorneys in the Nation Under 40.
* The M&A Advisor named him as one of the "40 Under...
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Eric J Ronke
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBankruptcy, 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...
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Anthony Hohn
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business and Employment
University of South Dakota School of Law
Anthony Hohn is a litigation attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. A Sioux Falls native, Anthony joined the firm in 2008 as a member of the firm’s litigation section and became a partner in 2014. His practice includes of a wide variety of litigation, including commercial litigation, creditors’ rights, employment litigation, and condemnation litigation. Anthony interned with the firm in the summer of 2006 and is a 2007 graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he served as lead articles editor for the South Dakota Law Review. Following graduation, Anthony...
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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...
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Corwin Kruse
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Corwin R. Kruse, Esq.
EDUCATION
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, magna cum laude
Editor: William Mitchell Law Review
M.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Major: Sociology
B.S., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Sociology
B.B.A., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Business Administration
BAR ADMISSIONS
Minnesota, 2004
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2005
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
Katz & Manka, Ltd., Family Law Attorney, 2010-2019
William Mitchell College of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2005-2016
Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Associate, 2005-2009
Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judicial Law Clerk to...
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Vince M. Roche
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
University of Virginia School of Law
Vince Roche is a Commercial Litigation attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. Vince focuses his practice on commercial litigation, including trusts and estates litigation, class action defense and defending financial institutions. He also has substantial experience representing clients in arbitration and mediation matters arising out of commercial disputes. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Vince practiced for five years in Chicago with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Novack & Macey LLP. Since joining the firm, he has obtained dismissal of several multimillion-dollar class action lawsuits against firm clients in both state and...
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Joel Rische
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 9 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Collections, Employment and Insurance Defense
University of Nebraska College of Law
Joel Rische is a litigation attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. Joel joined the firm in 2015 and is originally from Wessington Springs, South Dakota. He earned a bachelor of science degree in Contemporary Media and Journalism from the University of South Dakota and spent several years working in broadcast television before attending law school. After graduation from the University of Nebraska College of Law, Joel clerked for the Honorable Roberto A. Lange in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota in Pierre.Outside of work, Joel enjoys traveling with his wife,...
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Charles Gullickson
Sioux Falls, SD Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business
New York University School of Law
Charles Gullickson is a Financial Services lawyer at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. Financial and insurance regulatory matters make up a substantial portion of Chuck’s practice. He devotes a significant amount of time to such banking law matters as lending transactions, loan documentation, bank acquisitions and branching, and Chuck advises banking clients regularly on regulatory matters and oversight of third party vendors and servicers, and credit card lending and securitizations. Chuck also handles various insurance regulatory matters and serves as Executive Director and General Counsel for the South Dakota Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association....
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Tommy Hendrajaya Timbang Allo
Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business and International
Tommy merupakan pria kelahiran Surabaya, 16 Februari 1991. Dia merupakan alumnus Fakultas Hukum Universitas Merdeka Malang pada tahun 2015 lalu. Masa sekolahnya dari SD, SMP hingga SMA dihabiskan di tanah kelahirannya di Surabaya. Selama berkuliah di Malang Tommy telah malang – melintang di berbagai Organisasi. Beberapa kali pernah menjabat sebagai Koordinator bidang Departement Seni dan Olahraga Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa Fakultas Hukum Universitas Merdeka Malang pada periode 2010 – 2011 dan pada periode 2012 – 2013. Guna mengembangkan pengetahuan dan pengalaman terutama dibidang hukum di luar pendidikan formal serta cita – cita yang ingin menjadi seorang praktisi hukum, maka Tommy mengikuti...
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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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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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Keith Gauer
Sioux Falls, SD Attorney with 29 years of experience
(605) 336-2880
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Business and Communications
Creighton University School of Law
Keith Gauer is a Financial Services lawyer at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD. His practice is focused on the representation of banks and companies involved in the development, marketing, and distribution of financial services. He regularly counsels banks with respect to the negotiation and drafting of agreements related to national financial products, including contracts relating to credit card products, prepaid cards, student loans, and other national products. While representing payment card issuers, Keith also regularly works on agreements to document the transfer of card portfolios between institutions. In connection with payment card programs, Keith has...
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Donald McCarty
Brookings, SD Attorney
Business, Personal Injury, 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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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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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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Robin R. Gregory
Rapid City, SD Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
University of Montana School of Law