Do You Own a Business?

We know business law. Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP is one of South Dakota’s largest law firms in a multi-state region. Located in the historic Elks Building in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, the firm has lawyers providing service in South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana.

What are some of the ways we can help your business? You can rely on our experienced attorneys who combine their industry knowledge with legal acuity to create solutions to help you achieve your business goals. The attorneys at our law firm not only excel in negotiating transactions but they also understand when and how to aggressively and effectively advocate for our clients. We know when to recommend an imaginative compromise to ensure that deals close quickly and efficiently, without impairing our clients’ end goals.

Did you know that according to the Washington Post approximately 60% of all small business owners had some level of difficulty understanding and managing government regulations and laws that affect their business? We regularly advise on issues of business formation, management, and business succession planning, including shareholders' agreements and buy-sell agreements. We are the firm for all aspects of the formation and operation of Corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. In addition to these services, we can also help with general counsel services, business litigation, franchise law, and contracts.

Stop by our office today or give us a call at (605) 342-1078 for more information. It’s never too late to call one of our attorneys for legal advice. It’s your business. Whether you are just starting out or have been established for years, it’s always a good idea to run all your business documents through an experienced attorney. You don’t want to want to run into any legal issues down the road. 

Have questions but not sure who can help? Listed below are our attorneys who are ready to help assist you with your business law and estate planning needs today:

• Patrick Goetzinger
• Talbot Wieczorek
• Quentin Riggins
• Tyler Wetering
• Katelyn Cook 
• Justin DiBona
• Matthew Naasz
• Christopher Christianson 

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Contributors

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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Justin A. DiBona

Justin A. DiBona is a partner at Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP. Justin interned at GPNA while in law school, and then joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2016. His specialties include business and estate planning, probate and estate administration, business succession planning, and trusts.

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Matthew E. Naasz

Matthew E. Naasz is a partner at Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, and Ashmore, LLP in Rapid City, South Dakota. His practice areas include business law, governmental law, environmental law, and litigation.

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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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Quentin L. Riggins

Quentin L. Riggins, a partner at Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP., joined as an associate in August 2007 after a one-year clerkship with the First Judicial Circuit Court. While there, he clerked for the Honorable Arthur L. Rusch, Honorable Glen W. Eng, and the Honorable Steven R. Jensen.

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Talbot J. Wieczorek

Talbot J. Wieczorek, one of the managing partners of Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP, has been with the firm since 1991. He specializes in representing individuals and businesses in real estate matters, complex litigation, and business issues.

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Tyler C. Wetering

Tyler C. Wetering is a partner with Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP and is a member of the firm's business transactions & estate planning group. Tyler has served as the past chair of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust section of the South Dakota Bar and has also served on the board of the West River Estate & Financial Planning Council.

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Katelyn A. Cook

Katie is a partner at Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore. She focuses her practice on complex civil litigation in the areas of construction law, corporate litigation, insurance defense, and personal injury.

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