She is a talented appellate lawyer, having argued before the South Dakota Supreme Court and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeal. A fearsome advocate with a compassionate heart, Rebecca is smart, civil, and gets along winningly with her peers, staff, and opposing counsel. A natural mentor for new associates, Rebecca provides meaningful solutions with her trademark generosity and humor.
A native of Spearfish, Rebecca initially planned a career in accounting. She graduated from Black Hills State University (2004, BS in Business Administration) and then switched to law, graduating from the University of South Dakota School of Law with her JD in 2008. She interned at GPNA while in law school. She is BV Distinguished with Martindale Hubbell and a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star for 2014-2021.
She and her husband Jason have a son (Remington, 13) and daughter (Rachel, 10). When they are not at the ice rink or baseball diamond, the family enjoys camping and weekends at the lake. Fun-loving, with a quick wit, Rebecca is a superhero at multitasking; while managing a successful legal practice and happy family life, she also donates her time to several volunteer organizations including Kids Chance of South Dakota and Rushmore Hockey Association.
Carmody Axlund
Advanced Certified Paralegal
(605) 342-1078
Kim Favinger
Legal Assistant
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Education
- University of South Dakota, J.D. - 2008
- Black Hills State University, B.A. - 2004
Admitted to the Bar
- State of South Dakota - 2008
- State of Montana - 2009
- State of North Dakota - 2011
Professional Memberships
- Super Lawyers' 2021 Great Plains Rising Star
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of South Dakota
- State Bar of North Dakota
- Pennington County Bar Association
- State Bar of Montana