We know construction law : Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, Ashmore LLP Attorneys at Law

At Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore law firm we know construction law. We have expert attorneys such as Jason Smiley, Rebecca Mann, and David Lust who are here to help you with any of your legal questions or concerns. According to Best Law Firms US News, Construction Law is providing practical legal advice to participants in the construction industry. Clients include not only contractors and subcontractors, but also material suppliers, architects, engineers, owners, developers, banks, sureties, and insurance companies.

A construction project takes many steps from start to finish. Our lawyers are here to help you at every step from financing to project completion. Good construction projects start with good contracts for all of the project participants. Construction lawyers participate in drafting contracts, negotiating essential terms, and helping their clients to understand those terms. When claims arise, project participants need representation to resolve disputes as early as possible.

Construction is a diverse, complex and multibillion-dollar industry in Rapid City and western South Dakota. Our hands-on approach will guide you from the earliest stages of planning and procurement through to construction and completion, and resolution of disputes. Below you will find a list of the different areas we have expertise in.

Construction defect

Breach of contract

Extra work

Change orders

Mechanic’s liens

Governmental advisory

Construction insurance

Municipal

Professional liability

More information about construction law can be found at Best Law Firms here.

Contributors

Jason Smiley is a partner of Gunderson Palmer Nelson Ashmore, LLP in Rapid City, SD. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He practices in Construction Law, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, and Insurance Defense. Jason understands that each client’s concerns and objectives are unique.

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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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We Know Construction Law

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Jason M. Smiley

David E. Lust (1968-2021)

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