1. Aaron Fox
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, Class of 2014, JD, High honors
College: University of South Dakota, Class of 2011, B.A., , University of South Dakota, Class of 2014, MBA
Admitted: University of South Dakota, Class of 2014, JD, High honors
Practice Area: Litigation, Insurance defense
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2. Brooke Harms
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2017, J.D.
College: Doane University, Class of 2014, B.S. Biology
Admitted: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2017, J.D.
Practice Area: Business Formation, Business Organization, Wills, Trust Planning
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3. Jason W. Shanks
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2002
College: Southwest State University, B.A., 1999
Admitted: University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Personal Injury; Creditor Bankruptcy; Agricultural Law; Collections; Subrogation; Construction Law
Membership: Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota; Minnesota State Bar Association; South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association.

4. Adam Hoier
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2009
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., Political Science, summa cum laude
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Debt Collection
Membership: State Bar of South DakotaSecond Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationSouth Dakota Defense Lawyers AssociationDefense Research Institute.

5. Richard Moe
Title: Member
Law School: New York University, J.D., 1972; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1973
College: South Dakota State University, B.S., 1969
Admitted: New York University, J.D., 1972; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1973
Practice Area: Family Partnerships; Closely Held Corporations; Federal Taxation; Estate and Gift Taxation; Probate; Real Estate Development
Membership: Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association; The State Bar of South Dakota.

6. Mark J. Arndt
Title: Member
Law School: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1995
College: University of Nebraska, B.S., 1991
Admitted: University of Nebraska, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Construction Defense; Insurance Defense; Insurance Bad Faith; Products Liability Defense; Motor Carrier Defense; Personal Injury Defense
Membership: American Board of Trial Advocates (2014); State Bar of South Dakota; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 2007—; President 2011); Defense Research Institute; Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association; South Dakota State's Attorney's Association (Board of Directors, 1997-2000).

7. James R. Becker
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
College: University of Minnesota, B.B.A.
Admitted: University of Minnesota, LL.B.
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8. Lon J. Kouri
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1980
College: Augustana College, B.A., with honors, 1977
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution(95%); Civil Litigation(5%); Insurance Defense; Insurance Litigation; Professional Liability Defense; Construction Law
Membership: Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association (President, 1990-1991); The State Bar of South Dakota; American Board of Trial Advocates; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association (President, 1996-1997; Board of Governors, 1994-2001; SD Representative to DRI, 1999-2002); Defense Research Institute; International Association of Defense Counsel; American Academy of ADR Attorneys (Board Certified Mediator); National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.

9. Richard L. Travis
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1980
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1976
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Workers Compensation Defense
Membership: Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association; The State Bar of South Dakota (President, Young Lawyers Section, 1985-1986; Bar Commissioner, 1989-1994; Disciplinary Board Member, 1994-2000; Member, Judicial Qualifications Commission, 2003-2011; President-Elect, 2006-2007; President, 2007-2008); South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1991-1993); Defense Research Institute; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association; American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); Great Plains Super Lawyers.

10. John H. Billion
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1994
College: St. John's University, B.S., 1988
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Civil Litigation(30%); Insurance Defense(30%); Insurance Litigation; Insurance Coverage(30%); Consumer Litigation; Insurance Coverage Defense; Insurance Coverage Analysis; Personal Injury(5%); Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Criminal Defense(5%); DUI/DWI; Parole, Pardon and Probation
Membership: Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association; The State Bar of South Dakota; Defense Research Institute; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association.

11. Eric D. DeNure
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2008
College: Oregon State University, B.S., 2003
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Defense; Automobile Liability Defense; Insurance Bad Faith Defense; Insurance Litigation; Personal Injury; Construction Litigation; Insurance Coverage and Claims
Membership: Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association; State Bar of South Dakota; Defense Research Institute; South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association.

12. David A. Grennan
Title: Associate
Law School: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 2005
Admitted: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation
Membership: South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.

13. Jeffrey D. Brekke
Title: Member
Law School: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1980
College: University of South Dakota, B.S., with honors, 1977
Admitted: University of South Dakota, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Commercial Law; Commercial Real Estate; Real Estate; Business Law; Trusts and Estates; Banking Law; Contracts; Corporate Law; Education Law; Leases and Leasing; Wills; Probate
Membership: Second Judicial Circuit Bar Association; The State Bar of South Dakota; International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

14. George O. Johnson
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of South Dakota, LL.B.
College: University of South Dakota, B.A.
Admitted: University of South Dakota, LL.B.
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