Jason M. Smiley

As counsel for the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, Jason provides legal assistance to the largest commercial contractor group in South Dakota. Jason’s Construction Law practice includes representation related to construction defects, surety bonds (Miller Act), breach of contract claims, extra work, change of conditions, and mechanics’ liens.

Jason represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals related to construction law disputes. This includes representing those involved in commercial and residential construction projects, such as residential development, and multi-family housing. This also includes heavy highway and utility projects. 

Jason’s Real Estate transactional work includes all aspects of real estate development and construction, including title work, purchase documentation, planning and zoning, construction contracts, financing, and other related matters.

Jason’s broad background in Civil Litigation makes him well qualified to assist clients in difficult situations, and he has represented clients on a wide range of complex issues. He has an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell.

Jason is a graduate of Black Hills State University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming. Jason was awarded the Outstanding Trial Student and the Defender's Aid Program's Outstanding Student while in law school. He worked as a law clerk after law school for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in South Dakota.

Jason is married to his wife Darby, and they are the proud parents of two children. He enjoys skiing, pheasant hunting, fishing, golfing, hiking, reading and an opportunity to vacation by the sea.