1. Thomas H. Foye
Title: Member
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 1955
College: Creighton University, B.S.C., 1952
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 1955
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporation Law; Taxation Law; Estate Planning Law
Membership: Pennington County (President, 1962) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of South Dakota (President, 1982-1983).

2. Charles L. Riter
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1966
College: Northwestern University and University of South Dakota, B.S., 1963
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1966
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, Taxation Law, Business Law
Membership: Pennington County and American Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota (Member, IRS Liaison Committee, 1971-1977 1978-1983). | Bar Fellowship: American Bar Foundation; American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

3. Allen G. Nelson
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1972
College: Sioux Falls College, B.S., 1964
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Trial Practice, Eminent Domain Law, Condemnation, General Litigation, Land Development, Zoning Law
Membership: Pennington County and American Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

4. Chad A. Williams
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2001
College: South Dakota State University, B.S., 1997; University of South Dakota, M.B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Appellate Practice; Commercial and Real Estate Transactions; Business Law; Natural Resources; Mineral Law; Water Law; Mining Law
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota; National Sand, Stone and Gravel Association (Vice Chairman, Counsel of Council, 2006-2007).

5. Kelsey Parker
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D.
College: University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Class of 2010, B.A.
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota.

6. Mark F. Marshall
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1981
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1977
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation
Membership: Pennington County, Second Circuit and American Bar Associations The State Bar of South Dakota (Bar Commissioner, 1993-1995 and 1996-1998) South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1991-1992, 1994) American Judicature Society American Arbitration… Read more Pennington County, Second Circuit and American Bar Associations The State Bar of South Dakota (Bar Commissioner, 1993-1995 and 1996-1998) South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1991-1992, 1994) American Judicature Society American Arbitration Association National Arbitration Forum National Association of Security Dealers. Read less

7. Riley J. Wilson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: Southern Utah University
Admitted: University of Idaho School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Business Law; Corporate Law; Taxation; Probate
Membership: Colorado Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law; Secretary, 2006?).

8. Kirsten M. Taggart
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2005
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., Business Administration, 2002
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Civil Litigation(60%); Estate Planning(30%); Transactional Work(10%)
Membership: Pennington County Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota; State Bar Association of North Dakota; State Bar of South Dakota (Bar Commissioner).

9. Eric J. Pickar
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2003
College: South Dakota State University, B.S., 2000
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Trial Practice, Personal Injury, General Practice, Landlord and Tenant Law
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota Pennington County and American Bar Associations South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors) Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

10. Benjamin D. Tronnes
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Northern State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2010
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area:
Membership: Pennington County Bar, State Bar of South Dakota.

11. Terry G. Westergaard
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
College: Augustana College, B.A., 1985
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Trial Practice, Litigation, Insurance Law
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1997-1998) American Bar Association South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute.

12. Steven R. Nolan
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1997
College: University of South Dakota, B.A., 1992
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Litigation, Workers Compensation, Domestic Relations, Personal Injury, Insurance
Membership: Pennington County and American Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association.

13. Gregory J. Erlandson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1997
College: University of South Dakota, B.A., 1993
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Trial Practice, Litigation, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Appellate Practice
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota (Commissioner Member, State Bar Ethics Committee) American Bar Association South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.

14. Jessica L. Fjerstad
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D. 2011
College: University of South Dakota, B.A., cum laude with honors, 2008
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D. 2011
Practice Area: Civil Litigation(10%); Legal Malpractice Defense(20%); Medical Malpractice Defense(70%)
Membership: South Dakota State Bar; American Bar Association.

15. James P. Hurley
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1974
College: South Dakota State University (B.S., 1966; M.Ed., 1967)
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Trial Practice; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith; Bankruptcy Law; Agricultural Law; Personal Injury Law; Appellate Practice; General Litigation
Membership: Pennington County and American (President, 1999) Bar Associations; State Bar of South Dakota; South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

16. Michael M. Hickey
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1976
College: Creighton University, B.A., 1972; Gonzaga University
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Trial Practice, Litigation, Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Labor Law, Water Law, Mineral Law
Membership: Pennington County and American Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota.

17. Terry L. Hofer
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1982
College: Pan American University; Huron College, B.A., cum laude, 1975
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Trial Practice, General Practice, Litigation, Condemnation, Product Liability, Title VII Discrimination, Construction, Commercial, Civil Rights, Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Auto Collisions, Personal Injury
Membership: American Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates Pennington County Bar Association South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association.

18. Rod Schlauger
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
College: Bethel College, St. Paul, B.A., magna cum laude, 1987
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Banking Law and Litigation, Property Law and Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Trial Practice
Membership: Pennington County Bar Association, American Bar Association State Bar of South Dakota South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Elected to Board of Governors).

19. Daniel F. Duffy
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
College: Dakota Wesleyan University, B.A., cum laude, History, 1983
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Trial Practice, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Hospital Malpractice, Nursing Malpractice, Attorney Malpractice Defense, General Liability Defense
Membership: Pennington County and American Bar Association State Bar of South Dakota South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.

20. Jeffrey G. Hurd
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1987
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Healthcare Law, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota American Bar Association (Health Law Section) South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association (President, 2002-2003) Defense Research Institute (South Dakota Representative, 2003-2006) American Health Lawyers Association South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.

21. John H. Raforth
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1985; University of Denver, LL.M., Taxation, 1988
College: Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, B.A., 1982; University of South Dakota, M.P.A., 1985
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1985; University of Denver, LL.M., Taxation, 1988
Practice Area: Business Law, Corporate Law, Taxation, Estate Planning, Probate
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota (Member: UPC and Guardianship Review Committee Business Law Section, Past Chairman) Alaska and American (Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust Business Law and Taxation Sections) Bar Associations South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants (Past… Read more State Bar of South Dakota (Member: UPC and Guardianship Review Committee Business Law Section, Past Chairman) Alaska and American (Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust Business Law and Taxation Sections) Bar Associations South Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants (Past Member, Legislative Affairs Committee) American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants West River Estate Planning Council (Past President and Director) American Health Lawyers Association. Read less | Bar Fellowship: American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

22. Sarah E. Baron Houy
Title: Senior Associate
Law School: University of Missouri - Columbia, J.D., 2006
College: University of South Dakota, B.S.B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of Missouri - Columbia, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Civil Rights Section 1983, Real Estate Litigation, Construction Litigation, Employment Contracts, Personnel Policies, Title VII Discrimination, Family Law
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota, Missouri Bar Association

23. Emily Swanson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, Class of 2014, J.D.
College: University of South Dakota, Class of 2011, B.A., Political Science & English
Admitted: University of South Dakota, Class of 2014, J.D.
Practice Area: Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Protection Orders
Membership: South Dakota.