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Rapid City, SD Legal Articles
Article 1: How do I hire the right attorney?
Hiring the right attorney is important. It can be confusing. If you do some research and ask the rights questions, it will be easier and…
Article 2: What happens after I’ve retained a lawyer?
The investigation happens. The investigation is critical. To achieve the best result, it requires you and your lawyer to work as a team. It’s often important to…
Article 3: Experts
Experts are often a critical component of a trial. They can make your case. They can break it. Pay close attention to the experts proposed for your case.
Article 4: Google Search
A Google search by a prospective juror was the issue in a recent decision from the South Dakota Supreme Court. It’s one example of how the internet is impacting our legal system.
Article 5: What Does It Take To Be An Expert
What qualifies a person to be an expert? Must the individual have a doctorate degree? If the individual has an advanced degree, is he or she automatically qualified to testify as an expert?
Article 6: When To Talk To A Lawyer
When should you consult with a lawyer?
Article 7: What To Do If You’re In An Accident
If you’re in a car accident, calm yourself and your passengers. Act maturely with poise. Don’t say something you’ll regret later.
Article 8: Beginning Divorce
Once you have made the difficult decision to obtain a divorce, there are many things to consider.
Article 9: Prostitution Sting in Minneapolis
While waiting in the Minneapolis airport for my flight home last week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune was reporting an appellate court decision arising out of a prostitution sting operation.
Article 10: Statutes of Limitations and Other Time Deadlines
If you want to make a claim against another person or entity, you must get it properly started within applicable deadlines or it will be forever barred.