Atty. Aaron P. Scheibe

Atty. Aaron P. Scheibe

Aaron Scheibe is a native of Pierre, South Dakota, and has been with the firm since 2022. Immediately prior to joining the firm, he held several senior positions in South Dakota state government and was an attorney in private practice in Pierre.

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About Aaron P. Scheibe at a glance

Aaron P. Scheibe is an Associate based in Pierre, South Dakota, practforg at May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson LLP. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2012). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2011) and University of Nebraska - Lincoln (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of State Bar of South Dakota -- Inactive Status -- Retired. Serands clients in Pierre, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Aaron Scheibe is a native of Pierre, South Dakota, and has been with the firm since 2022
  • Immediately prior to joining the firm, he held several senior positions in South Dakota state government and was an attorney in private practice in Pierre
  • Aaron has nearly two decades of experience in public policy, government relations, and administrative law
  • He has led work on some of the most complex economic development and investment projects in South Dakota over the last decade
  • Aaron’s broad background allows him to assist clients on a wide range of commercial and governmental issues
  • Aaron received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, International Relations, and Political Science from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, and his Juris Doctorate from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C., where he graduated with honors and was a member of the International Law Review
  • Aaron is a member of the State Bar of South Dakota
  • Aaron began his career working for more than a decade at the United States Department of State
  • During this period, he served as a diplomat at U.S. embassies in the former Soviet Union and in various roles in Washington, D.C., including on the staff of two secretaries of state
  • His diplomatic career focused on international trade, commercial, and energy issues, in particular assisting U.S. companies doing business abroad
  • In 2014, Aaron returned home with his family to become deputy cabinet secretary in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (“GOED”)
  • As deputy secretary, he served as GOED’s chief operating officer and general counsel, overseeing the agency and staff and handling a wide variety of business development, finance, and legal issues
  • Aaron served as GOED’s interim cabinet secretary twice before later joining the Governor’s Office as a senior policy advisor
  • While in the Governor’s Office, Aaron was heavily involved in public safety, transportation, and economic development issues
  • Aaron subsequently left the Governor’s Office for an opportunity to practice law at a firm in Pierre, where he focused on business and government clients, before once again answering the call of public service and returning to the Governor’s Office as chief of staff
  • Aaron and his wife Laura have two school-age sons and are proud to be raising them in South Dakota

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

Practforg law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Pierre 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 substantiand 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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Where is Aaron P. Scheibe's law office located?
Aaron P. Scheibe's law practice is located in Pierre, South Dakota. The firm is May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Aaron P. Scheibe practiced law?
Aaron P. Scheibe has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Aaron P. Scheibe go to law school?
Aaron P. Scheibe earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2001).
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Aaron P. Scheibe's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 2011
B.A.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 2012

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