South Dakota Lawyers Sherlyn Koletzky to Steven M.

1617 Sheridan Lake Road , Rapid City , South Dakota 57702 Zip code: 57702

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Demik has handled nearly every variety of criminal case, from misdemeanors to felonies to extradition cases, from immigration court to Guantanamo Bay. He has tried over 50 federal jury trials, in three separate federal districts– from San Diego to Los Angeles to Rapid City, South Dakota. Mr. Demik is admitted to practice in South Dakota, California, the United States District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California, the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota, United States Courts of Appeal for the Eighth and Ninth Federal Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court.. He received the E. Stanley Conant Award for the “Unselfish Devotion to Protecting the Rights of the Indigent Accused” from the Board of Directors of the Defenders Programs of San Diego in 2008. He is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Trial Practice Institute. And he has been a faculty teacher at Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College since 2009, teaching trial skills to civil plaintiff attorneys and criminal defense attorneys around the country.. Before starting his own practice, Stephen served fourteen years as a Deputy Federal Public Defender in the Southern and Central Districts of California, and in the District of South Dakota. Stephen is an aggressive litigator who fights tirelessly for his all of his clients, and has consistently secured amazing results. He has won many difficult jury trials, as well as dismissals as a result of his pretrial litigation. He has won numerous motions to suppress evidence, some resulting in the dismissal of charges, and persuaded prosecutors and judges to dismiss several serious felony cases. He is an adept legal litigator and negotiator.. Stephen also handled appeals from approximately 2004-2006, arguing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has authored several published articles, including for the Trial Lawyer’s College publication “The Warrior” and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association’s “Barrister” magazine. He presented on several topics, from “Education Not Incarceration” to “Detention, the Constitution, and Off-Shore Dealings: Detainees and Federal Habeas Corpus."

710 N. LaCrosse , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701 Zip code: 57701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am a home grown South Dakotian.  I have been practicing law for 8 years.  Prior to going to law school I worked in a law office for 11 years as a litigation paralegal.  I have always loved the law and helping people.  This year I am President of the Pennington County Bar Association.  I received the Toast of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association award in 2009.  I work hard for my clients.  I want each client to feel they have the due attention they deserve, along with someone who is willing to fight for them.

Firm: Richardson Law Office (Aberdeen)

1 Court St , Aberdeen , South Dakota 57401 Zip code: 57401

Practice Areas: Family

Stacy Johnson was raised in Colman, South Dakota.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from South Dakota State University in 1998 and received her Juris Doctor Degree in 2002 from the University of South Dakota.  Stacy began her law career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Justice Robert Amundson, Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court.  After clerking for South Dakota’s highest court, Stacy moved to the Brainerd Lakes Area where she practiced law for 5 years.  She practiced at the law firm of Bantz, Gosch & Cremer for three years and started at Richardson Law Firm in July, 2011.

Firm: Beardsley, Jensen & Lee

4200 Beach Drive , Rapid City , South Dakota 57702 Zip code: 57702

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

For almost 40 years, Steve Beardsley has engaged in a civil litigation practice that includes personal injury, construction law, commercial law, workers compensation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and product liability. His work has earned Mr. Beardsley an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell. After graduating with honors from law school, Steve served as a Law Clerk in U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1978-80), before entering private practice. An accomplished litigator, Steve has tried lawsuits in both state and federal courts across South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa. He has also tried arbitrations in South Dakota and Colorado.. Steve is a member of the American Association for Justice and has served on the American Bar Association’s committees for Trial Techniques, Automobile Technology, and Litigation justice. Steve’s appellate work includes appearing before the South Dakota Supreme Court, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Steve also served on the Board of Governors, South Dakota Trial Lawyers of America (2008-2010), and previously served from 1992 to 1994. Steve served on the Board of Governors, South Dakota Trial Lawyers of America (2008-2010), and previously served from 1992 to 1994. Steve was also awarded the South Dakota Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2021.

5032 S. Bur Oak Place , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57108 Zip code: 57108

Practice Areas: Mediation

Ms. Amiotte has practiced law for 23 years in South Dakota, Georgia and North Carolina. She was a law partner at Moore, Rasmussen, Kading & Kunstle, LLP for 11 years in South Dakota, then operated her own law firm for five years in South Dakota and Georgia. She was of-counsel and partner at the law firm of Hall Booth Smith, PC in Georgia and North Carolina for four years and was the legal director of the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming for three years. During her career, Ms. Amiotte has practiced personal injury law, criminal defense, insurance defense, correctional healthcare under 42 U.S.C. 1983, premises and resort liability, nursing home liability, and civil rights litigation. Ms. Amiotte has tried cases to juries and judges in state and federal courts and has obtained favorable outcomes in criminal cases and monetary judgments for her clients in personal injury claims. Ms. Amiotte is licensed in South Dakota and Washington D.C. presently and is focusing her practice on personal injury, civil litigation, criminal defense and mediation services.

Firm: Aspen Legacy Planning

770 Sheridan Lake Road , Rapid City , South Dakota 57702 Zip code: 57702

Practice Areas: Business

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!

108 W 31st St Ste A , Yankton , South Dakota 57078

Firm: Kennedy, Rokahr, Pier and Knoff, LLP

Walnut Street , Yankton , South Dakota 57078 Zip code: 57078

Practice Areas: General Practice

North Phillips Avenue , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57101

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Business & Commercial,Health Care & Hospitalization,Mergers & Acquisitions,Real Estate

Firm: Lynn, Jackson, Shultz and Lebrun, P.C.

First National Bank Building Eighth Floor   909 Sa , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Construction ,Corporate ,Insurance ,Personal Injury

Firm: Beardsley Jensen & Von Wald, A Professional L.L.C.

4200 Beach Drive   3 South  577099 , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701 Zip code: 57701

Practice Areas: Construction ,Products Liability

Firm: Moore, Rasmussen, Kading and Kunstle, LLP

West Seventh Street , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57101 Zip code: 57101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Family ,Personal Injury,Workers Compensation

Firm: Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell and Carpenter, LLP

200 Security Building   704 St Joseph Street So , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701 Zip code: 57701

Practice Areas: Appellate

Firm: Boyce, Greenfield, Pashby and Welk, L.L.P.

North Phillips Avenue , Sioux Falls , South Dakota 57101

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Bankruptcy,Corporate ,Real Estate

One Court Street , Aberdeen , South Dakota 57401 Zip code: 57401

Practice Areas: General Practice

South Main Street , Aberdeen , South Dakota 57401 Zip code: 57401

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Anker Law Group, P.C.

1301 West Omaha Street   108 South , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Construction ,Contracts,Debtor/Creditor,Estate Planning,Land Use & Zoning,Medical Malpractice,Nursing Home Negligence,Probate ,Professional Malpractice,Trusts,Wills

Firm: Richardson, Wyly, Wise, Sauck & Hieb, LLP

One Court Street , Aberdeen , South Dakota 57402 Zip code: 57402

Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, 1031 Real Estate Exchanges

1220 Mount Rushmore Rd Ste 2 , Rapid City , South Dakota 57701 Zip code: 57701

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Christensen Law Office

68 Sherman Street   311 South  5773 , Deadwood , South Dakota 57732 Zip code: 57732

Practice Areas: General Practice