Atty. A. Thomas Pokela

Atty. A. Thomas Pokela

A. Thomas Pokela is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, guardianship.

Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About A. Thomas Pokela at a glance

A. Thomas Pokela is a Member based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Tom Pokela Law Offices. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1976). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1976) and University of South Dakota (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Second Judicial Circuit and American Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A. Thomas Pokela is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, guardianship
  • A. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • A. Thomas practices at Tom Pokela Law Offices in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

A. Thomas Pokela's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Thomas Pokela handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

A. Thomas Pokela is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in South Dakota →

Power of Attorney

A. Thomas Pokela is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in South Dakota →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

A. Thomas Pokela is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in South Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

Practicing law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sioux Falls are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about A. Thomas Pokela

Where is A. Thomas Pokela's law office located?
A. Thomas Pokela's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm is Tom Pokela Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. Thomas Pokela handle?
A. Thomas Pokela focuses on bankruptcy, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has A. Thomas Pokela practiced law?
A. Thomas Pokela has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did A. Thomas Pokela go to law school?
A. Thomas Pokela earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact A. Thomas Pokela for a consultation?
You can contact A. Thomas Pokela directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has A. Thomas Pokela received?
A. Thomas Pokela's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

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Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1976
B.A.
University of South Dakota
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1976

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