Attorneys Donald Knudsen, David Lust, and Patrick Goetzinger Receive 2018 Pro Bono Service Award

At Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP, in Rapid City, South Dakota, we would like to give a special recognition to our attorneys Donald Knudsen, David Lust, and Patrick Goetzinger on receiving the 2018 Pro Bono Service Award. The Pro Bono Service Award is in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s National Pro Bono celebration as well as Access to Justice, Inc. and the State Bar of South Dakota. They recognize South Dakota Attorneys that have accepted and/or mentored a case through Access to Justice in 2017-2018.

At Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP, in Rapid City, South Dakota, we would like to give a special recognition to our attorneys Donald Knudsen, David Lust, and Patrick Goetzinger on receiving the 2018 Pro Bono Service Award. The Pro Bono Service Award is in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s National Pro Bono celebration as well as Access to Justice, Inc. and the State Bar of South Dakota. They recognize South Dakota Attorneys that have accepted and/or mentored a case through Access to Justice in 2017-2018.

Donald Knudsen, David Lust, and Patrick Goetzinger are all partners at the downtown Rapid City law firm. Donald primarily practices in the areas of Employment Law, Governmental Law, School Law, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Personal Injury. David and Patrick primarily practice in the areas of Business/Estate Planning and both are members of the firm’s Business/Estate Planning group where they assist business and individuals with their business planning and litigation needs.

References:
American Bar Association
State Bar of South Dakota 
Access to Justice 

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Patrick G. Goetzinger

Patrick G. Goetzinger

Pat is a partner with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, & Ashmore, LLP, where he leads the firm's Business and Estate Planning Group. He practices in the areas of Business and Estate Planning with a focus on family-run businesses, affluent individuals, business transactions, and real property law.

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David E. Lust (1968-2021)

David E. Lust (1968-2021)

David E. Lust attended Dartmouth College earning an undergraduate degree in government followed by law school at the University of South Dakota. Prior to joining Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP in 1999, David served as a law clerk for United States District Court Judge Richard H. Battey. He was recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), a Commissioner with the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) and chaired the Governor’s Task Force on Trust Administration. David dedicated 10 years as a member of the South Dakota House of Representative, including four years as House Majority Leader. Other groups David was involved with include Elevate Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Center for Alumni Relations and Advancements, South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners, State Workforce Advisory Council, Junior Achievement of South Dakota, The Greater Rapid City Economic Development Partnership, Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills, and the Northern Plains Eye Institute. David was a devoted attorney, friend, husband and father who will be fondly remembered by many. He enjoyed hunting, golfing and fly-fishing and looked forward to annual fly-fishing trips to the Bighorn Mountains that he planned for fellow fishermen, as well as yearly golf excursions with his high school buddies. He particularly valued the friendships he made throughout his life and always made time for people. He cherished his relationships with his parents and siblings and their families and especially enjoyed taking his wife and children back to Aberdeen for family gatherings.

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