Atty. Brad J. Lee

Atty. Brad J. Lee

Brad J. Lee was born in Miles City, Montana.

Rapid City Rapid City 22 yrs experience 22 year
Call (605) 646-3598 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Brad J. Lee at a glance

Brad J. Lee is a Partner based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2004), Minnesota (2005), Nebraska (2005), and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (2005). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Jamestown College (B.A. Business, 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of South Dakota State Bar of Minnesota State Bar of Nebraska State Bar of Wyoming State Bar of North Dakota American Association for Justice South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association Pennington County Bar Association. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brad J. Lee was born in Miles City, Montana
  • He graduated from Jamestown College, in Jamestown, North Dakota in 1999
  • In 2003, he graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law
  • While at law school Brad authored an article discussing statutory interpretation that was chosen for publication in the South Dakota Law Review
  • He was also voted 1st Place Outstanding Mediator at the 2002 National Law School Mediation Tournament, was a member of the school's Mock Trial Team, and a research assistant to Professors Frank Slagle and Michael Myers
  • Upon graduation, he served as law clerk to United States Senior District Court Judge Richard H. Battey
  • In 2005, Brad joined the Rapid City law firm of Beardsley, Jensen & Von Wald, where he focuses on cases involving personal injury, workers' compensation, civil rights, and insurance bad faith
  • Since his arrival in Rapid City, Brad has always been active in the local Pennington County Bar Association (PCBA)
  • The PCBA is an organization devoted to educating others about the role of lawyers in our communities as well as helping financially needy organizations in Rapid City
  • In 2009, Brad was nominated as the Secretary/Treasurer for the PCBA
  • In 2010, Brad served as the Vice-President before taking on the role of President in 2011
  • In 2008, Brad was asked to serve on the Board of Directors for the Seventh Circuit’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program
  • The CASA Program recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to advocate in court for the best interest of abused and neglected children
  • The goal of the CASA Program is to have a “voice” in court for every child who needs one
  • Brad served as the Vice-Chairperson for the Board of Directors until 2014
  • In 2010, Brad was asked to serve on the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association as the Chair for the Recruitment & Services Committee
  • The purpose of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association is to preserve the jury system, promote justice, and establish a high standard of ethics among trial lawyers
  • In 2011, Brad was appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Governors for the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
  • In 2014, Brad was elected to serve on the Board of Bar Commissioner for the State Bar of South Dakota
  • The Board of Bar Commissioners has many responsibilities which relate to promoting the interests of the legal profession and working to improve the relationships between the profession and the public
  • Brad is an avid golfer and enjoys organizing golf tournaments to raise money for charity
  • In law school, Brad organized the Delta Theta Phi charity golf tournament for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity
  • Brad continued that tradition in 2007 when he organized the Seventh Circuit Charity Golf Tournament, which involves a yearly golf tournament that raises money for charities and worth causes in the Rapid City area
  • Each year Brad has continued to organize this charitable event and has helped raise over $60,000 for charity
  • For the past several years Brad has served on the Worker’s Compensation Committee for the State Bar of South Dakota
  • As a member of this committee Brad is able to monitor developments in South Dakota’s workers’ compensation system and monitor how the changes may affect South Dakota employees
  • Brad enjoys spending time with friends and family
  • He and his wife Ann have two children—Megan and Brody
  • Aside from work, Brad stays busy coaching and attending his children’s various sports and events, traveling, and golfing
  • Schedule your consultation with Brad today at 605-646-3598. • Honors and Awards: In 2011, Brad was selected by the South Dakota Young Lawyers Division as the Young Lawyer of the Year for South Dakota based on his outstanding service to the bar association and to the legal profession

Practice Areas Explained

Brad J. Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brad J. Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brad J. Lee is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brad J. Lee is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Dakota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Brad J. Lee is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brad J. Lee is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Rapid City 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 Brad J. Lee

Where is Brad J. Lee's law office located?
Brad J. Lee's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The firm is Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brad J. Lee handle?
Brad J. Lee focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Brad J. Lee practiced law?
Brad J. Lee has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Brad J. Lee go to law school?
Brad J. Lee earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Business, 1999).
How can I contact Brad J. Lee for a consultation?
You can contact Brad J. Lee 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 Brad J. Lee received?
Brad J. Lee's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota School of Law
- 2003
B.A. Business
Jamestown College
- 1999

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 2004
Minnesota
Admitted: 2005
Nebraska
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 2005
North Dakota
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007
Wyoming
Admitted: 2011

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