Attorney fees are expensive. What can seem like a simply legal matter can often balloon into a larger-than-expected bill for attorney fees as the case gets more complicated or the other side puts up a good fight. The amount of…

Let’s say you are getting sued and the causes of action have no merit, rhyme, basis, or reason. The lawsuit could be a way to embarrass you or even to harass you. It may be time to have an attorney…

In general, when a “Bad Guy” causes damage to your property and your own insurance company pays for it, that insurance company will often sue the Bad Guy to get their money back. That helps keep your rates lower, and…

Litigation can get complex. When a business (or an individual) has lived with the facts of the case for some time and it knows all the intimate details of a case involving complex issues, they may be able to keep…

Unemployment rates rose at exponential rates in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, families, and the economy. Congress enacted several pieces of legislation to assist struggling families. One such piece of legislation provided extra funds for…

There is a running joke among lawyers and those that interact with lawyers that no matter what question you ask the answer is always “It depends.” Part of why that joke is so persistent is because it is often right…

Complaint and Summons in South Dakota 
When you are served with a Complaint and Summons in South Dakota, you have a certain amount of time to respond or there could be dire consequences. If you don’t respond, a Court can…