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Weber v. Rains, 2019 SD 53

In a recent personal injury claim, the South Dakota Supreme Court clarified the treatment of medical witnesses under South Dakota law. In Weber v. Rains, the plaintiff had his regular medical provider, a physician’s assistant; his chiropractor; and a physician testify as expert witnesses that his…

Patrick G. Goetzinger Elected to the American…

Patrick G. Goetzinger, senior partner at Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP in Rapid City, South Dakota, has been elected to the American Bar Association (ABA) Board of Governors Board for a three-year term beginning August 2019. The ABA is the largest volunteer professional organization in…

Quentin L. Riggins Recognized in Best Lawyers…

Please help us congratulate one of our attorneys, Quentin L. Riggins on his first recognition in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Quentin is a partner with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP and focuses…

David E. Lust Recognized in Best Lawyers

Please help us congratulate one of our attorneys, David E. Lust, on his recognition in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Administrative/Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Real Estate.

Dysart v. Dragpipe Saloon, LLC 2019 SD 52

Recently, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled on a case involving the involuntary judicial disillusionment of a limited liability company (LLC). In Dysart v. Dragpipe Saloon, LLC, some of the members of the LLC sought judicial dissolution of the LLC after unsuccessfully attempting to sell their…

Talbot J. Wieczorek Recognized in Best…

Please help us congratulate one of our attorneys, Talbot J. Wieczorek, on his recognition in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Administrative/Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, and Corporate Law.

Free Estate Planning Seminar September 12th

Learn the basics of what every family should do to establish or update their estate plan. One of our attorneys, Patrick Goetzinger, along with several others will be presenting “Free Estate Planning Seminar” tomorrow, September 12th from 3 pm- 5 pm at The University Center in Lecture Hall Room…

Attorney Sara Frankenstein Elected to Board…

Sentinel Federal Credit Union of Rapid City, South Dakota has appointed attorney Sara Frankenstein to its board of directors for a three-year term. Sara is the city attorney for three towns and represents a number of charitable organizations, individuals, and businesses in the Black Hills area and…

Attorney Katie Cook Accepted to the 2019…

Katie Cook has been accepted into the 2019 Leadership Rapid City class. Leadership Rapid City (LRC), sponsored by the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce, was organized in 1981. Since inception, it has graduated more than 1000 leaders into the Rapid City area. The 12-week program is designed to…

2019 Super Lawyers Announcement

Ten Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore attorneys have been recognized by the 2019 Super Lawyers® in South Dakota. Seven of these attorneys have been named “Super Lawyers” and three were named “Rising Stars.”

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Appoints…

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently appointed Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore attorney Sara Frankenstein to a four-year term on the South Dakota Advisory Committee, which reports to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. She will begin her term on August 13, 2019.

Renting Your Home for the Rally

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP attorney Jason Smiley writes the article "Renting Your Home for the Rally." If you are planning to rent your home out for the Sturgis, South Dakota Motorcycle Rally read our latest news article on the list of things to consider to help avoid legal issues!

Ignoring Discrimination Complaints Can Be…

Employment Law Attorney Donald P. Knudsen writes the article "Ignoring Discrimination Complaints Can Be Extremely Costly." The article discusses an incident where an employee in eastern Arkansas suffered racial discrimination and racially-motivated abuse at the hands of his direct supervisor over a…

Trademarks: Do you need one, and if so, what…

Attorney Katie Cook writes the article "Trademarks: Do you need one, and if so, what kind?" For many businesses, protecting your brand—be it a logo, business name, or product name—is crucial. But, how do you know if a trademark makes sense, or what kind of trademark to get? This article will…

South Dakota Trust Law Update - 2019 Edition…

Patrick G. Goetzinger, one of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore's trust attorneys, prepares an annual update on new South Dakota laws affecting South Dakota trusts, trustees and trust companies which become effective July 1, 2019.

Staff Spotlight: Annie Vrooman, Legal…

Meet Annie Vrooman, a Legal Assistant who has been with our firm since July 2018! When we asked Annie what her favorite part of being a Legal Assistant was, she replied “I like the interesting cases, working with the clients, and the day to day busy and challenging atmosphere that comes with legal…

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