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Brett Poppen joined Beardsley Jensen & Lee in 2010 and became a partner in 2017. His practice focusses on civil litigation, construction and professional liability law, and insurance defense. Brett has tried lawsuits across South Dakota.. Brett was born and raised in De Smet, South Dakota. He graduated from South Dakota State University in 2005 and from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2009. After graduation, Brett served as a law clerk in the Sixth Judicial Circuit of South Dakota.. Brett enjoys spending time with his family, serving in his church, and reading.

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 the advocate clients can trust with the handling of their family’s assets. Call Aspen Legacy Planning today to schedule your free consultation with their team and get started drafting a will, forming a trust, applying for Medicaid, or any of the other important legal processes that go with old age. Call today!

After growing up in the Black Hills, Jessica knew she wanted to live and practice law in the area. She joined the firm as an associate in 2009 and became a partner in 2017.. Jessica was born and raised in Deadwood, South Dakota. She obtained a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in human resource management from Black Hills State University in 2005. She went on to graduate from the University of South Dakota School of Law, receiving her Juris doctorate in 2008. While in law school, she served as the school’s American Bar Association Representative for two years, was the Editor-in-Chief for the Great Plains Natural Resources Journal, participated in the Pace Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, and was a member of the USD Trial Team. After graduation, Jessica was a judicial law clerk for the Third Judicial Circuit of South Dakota for one year.. Jessica focuses her practice on litigation, business law, and real estate law. She works with her clients and provides assistance, guidance, and tools to help them reach their goals.. For the past several years, Jessica has been a member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the State Bar of South Dakota. She is also an active member of the Pennington County Bar Association.. Jessica is active in the community and has been a member of the Zonta Club of the Black Hills since 2010, serving as the President in 2016-2017. She is on the board for the Seveth Circuit CASA Program, and currenlty serves a the board's Secretary. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, and traveling.

I have had the opportunity to practice in many different areas. I have worked with everything from small businesses just getting started to complex litigation concerning personal injury, contract disputes, and eminent domain. Over the last several years, my practice has concentrated on civil litigation and assisting clients with estate planning (wills and trusts) probate, and real estate matters.

My areas of focus include creating and structuring business entities; drafting and advising on contracts, leases, and real estatetransactions; designing tax-efficient estate plans and business succession strategies; and establishing guardian and conservatorships.