Lawyer James S. Nelson, graduated from Black Hills State University, B.S., 1956 University of South Dakota, J.D., 1959, is now employed by Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP at The Elks Building 506 Sixth Street P.O. Box 8045 Rapid City, SD 57709.

While being a member of American Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota (President Elect, 1995-1996 and President, 1996-1997); Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel; South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1984); American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate; National Board of Directors, 1998-2001 and President, South Dakota Chapter, 1992-1993); Defense Research Institute; American College of Trial Lawyers; International Association of Gaming Attorneys; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Mt. Rushmore National Society (President, 1999?)., James S. Nelson is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James S. Nelson as your lawyer, you should consider whether James S. Nelson offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James S. Nelson has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James S. Nelson's office is located at Rapid City, SD, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James S. Nelson has been admitted in 1959, South Dakota. His or her practice areas include Civil Practice; Civil Litigation; Corporate Litigation; Business Litigation; Real Property; Business Transactions; Gaming Law; Insurance Defense.

James S. Nelson's college and law school education includes Black Hills State University, B.S., 1956, University of South Dakota, J.D., 1959. Other biographical background includes Member: Board of Editors, South Dakota Law Review, 1957-1959. South Dakota House of Representatives, 1969-1974; South Dakota Board of Bar Commissioners, 1975-1978.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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