1. Jeffrey R. Connolly
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2006
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: General Practice
Membership: Pennington County Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota.

2. Nathan Ryan Chicoine
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2013
College: University of South Dakota, B.A., Philosophy/Psychology, magna cum laude, 2010
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2013
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation(60%); Real Estate(20%); Insurance Defense(20%)
Membership: South Dakota Bar Association.

3. Tyler C. Wetering
Title: Associate
Law School: Widener University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
College: University of South Dakota, B.A., 2009
Admitted: Widener University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
Practice Area:
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4. Jana M. Smoot White
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Kentucky, J.D., 2006
College: University of Kansas, B.A.; University of Kansas, B.S., 2003
Admitted: University of Kentucky, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Litigation; Insurance Defense; Insurance Bad Faith; Professional Malpractice; Trust Litigation; Estate Litigation
Membership: Fayette County Bar Association (Former Board of Directors; Member, Sections: Young Lawyers; Women Lawyers); Kentucky Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyers Section), South Dakota State Bar (Member)

5. Jason M. Smiley
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming, J.D., 2002
College: Black Hills State University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of Wyoming, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Business Litigation; Personal Injury; Criminal Law; Construction Law; Civil Practice; Banking Law
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota; Wyoming State Bar.

6. Thomas E. Simmons
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1998
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1991
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Asset Protection; Business Law; Charitable Giving; Conservatorship; Elder Law; Estate Planning; Estate Planning for the Disabled; Federal Estate and Gift Taxation; Guardianship; Marital Agreements; Medicaid Planning; Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations; Powers of Attorney; Probate; Real Estate; Trust Law; Wills
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota (Member: Real Property, Probate and Trusts Section; Philanthropy Section); State Bar of Nebraska; Pennington County Bar Association.

7. David E. Lust
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., summa cum laude, 1997
College: Dartmouth College, B.A., 1990
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., summa cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Business Transactions; Business Litigation; Banking Law; Administrative Law
Membership: Minnesota State Bar Association; American Bar Association (Business Law Section); State Bar of South Dakota (Business Law Committee; Bench Bar Committee).

8. Wynn A. Gunderson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Oregon, J.D., 1971
College: University of South Dakota (B.S., 1957; M.B.A., 1960)
Admitted: University of Oregon, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Corporate Law; Corporate Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association (Council Member, 1994-1997 and Chair, 2000-2001; Delegate to the House of Delegates, 2002-2005; General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section); State Bar of South Dakota (Member, Gaming Law Committee, Chair, 1992-2004); South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1985-1986, 1989-1990; Secretary/Treasurer, 1987-1988); South Dakota Council of School Attorneys (President, 1990-1992); International Association of Gaming Attorneys (Member, Board of Trustees, 1998—); Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association.

9. J. Crisman Palmer
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1974
College: South Dakota State University, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Insurance; Insurance Defense; Products Liability; Commercial Litigation; Banks and Banking
Membership: American Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota (Commissioner, 1983-1986; Disciplinary Board, 1996-2002); South Dakota Board of Pardons and Parole (Member 1991-1997 and Chair, 1993-1997); South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association; South Dakota Council of School Attorneys; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1995-1998; Secretary, 1998); Defense Research Institute; Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel; The American Board of Trial Advocates.

10. James S. Nelson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1959
College: Black Hills State University, B.S., 1956
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1959
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Civil Litigation; Corporate Litigation; Business Litigation; Real Property; Business Transactions; Gaming Law; Insurance Defense
Membership: 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?).

11. Daniel E. Ashmore
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., with honors, 1979
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., Business Administration, 1977
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., with honors, 1979
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation; Civil Practice; Workers Compensation; Corporate Law; Corporate Litigation; Business Litigation; Banking Law; Products Liability
Membership: American Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota (Past Commissioner); State Bar Association of North Dakota; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).

12. Donald P. Knudsen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., with honors, 1987
College: Augustana College, B.S., 1981
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., with honors, 1987
Practice Area: Governmental Law; Governmental Liability; Torts; Employee Benefits; Employment Law; Trial Practice; Civil Rights; Appellate Practice; Sexual Harassment; Discrimination
Membership: American Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota (Chair, Practice Rules Revision Committee, 2001—); South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1997—); South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Defense Research Institute.

13. Patrick G. Goetzinger
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1988
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1982
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Real Estate; Probate; Wills; Trusts and Estates; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Law; Agricultural Law
Membership: American College of Trust and Estates Counsel

14. Talbot J. Wieczorek
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., with honors, 1991
College: South Dakota State University, B.S., 1985
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., with honors, 1991
Practice Area: Business Law; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate; Insurance Litigation; Surety Law and Litigation; Administrative and Regulatory Representation
Membership: South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association; Pennington County Bar Association; Nebraska State Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota (Member, Disciplinary Board); Pennington County Ambassadors (President, 2004).

15. Jennifer K. Trucano
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1994
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1990
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Health Law; Business Litigation; Construction Law
Membership: American Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota (Bar Commissioner, 2001-2004; Chair, Gaming Law Committee, 1997; Member, Multidisciplinary Practice Committee, 1999); Defense Research Institute (Member and Presenter, "Say It Again, The Restatement Third of Torts on Products Liability"); American Health Lawyers Association (Physician Practice/Stark Subcommittees).

16. Kyle L. Wiese
Title: Associate
Law School: South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Christopher Newport University, B.A., 2005
Admitted: South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area:
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17. Andrew Knutson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Internet Law; Property Law; Business Law; Trusts and Estates
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18. Amy K. Koenig
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2003
College: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology,, B.A., Chemical Engineering, 1995
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Construction Law; Engineering Law; Technology Law; Medical Malpractice; Products Liability; Insurance Defense; Environmental Law
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota.

19. Sara Frankenstein
Title: Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2001
College: University of South Dakota, B.A., 1997
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Civil Practice; Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Products Liability
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota; American Bar Association; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association; South Dakota Young Lawyers Association (Representative, 7th Circuit).

20. Quentin L. Riggins
Title: Partner
Law School: South Dakota University, J.D., 2006
College: Northern State University, B.A., 2002
Admitted: South Dakota University, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: General Practice; Agricultural Law; Criminal Law; Real Estate; Family Business Law
Membership: State Bar of South Dakota; American Bar Association.

21. Rebecca L. Mann
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Black Hills State College, B.A., 2004
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Civil Practice
Membership: