Atty. Brett Waltner
As an attorney, I am very dedicated to helping my clients through what can be some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether my clients have been severely injured, arrested, or are navigating issues involving their real estate or business interests, I take pride in being the person they trust to guide them through the process.
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Brett Waltner is a Partner based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Myers Billion, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2007), United States District Court for the District of South Dakota (2012), and Iowa (2017). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- As an attorney, I am very dedicated to helping my clients through what can be some of the most difficult times in their lives
- Whether my clients have been severely injured, arrested, or are navigating issues involving their real estate or business interests, I take pride in being the person they trust to guide them through the process
- I stand up for my clients if they are being treated unfairly
- I try to instill a calming and reasonable influence on my clients while fighting for their interests
- I realize legal situations can be very complex, frightening and hard to understand and I really enjoy being able to translate complicated legal concepts into simple, understandable terms to both my clients and jurors
- I am originally from Larchwood, Iowa
- I attended the University of Sioux Falls where I studied business and played baseball
- Following my time at USF, I attended the University of South Dakota School of Law where I earned my law degree in 2007
- I started my legal career as a Deputy State’s Attorney in Minnehaha County
- During my time as a prosecutor, I was able to handle a wide variety of cases, ranging from simple traffic tickets to 1st Degree Murder
- I enjoyed my time as a prosecutor as it allowed me to gain invaluable experience in the courtroom, handling approximately 15 jury trials and hundreds of court trials, plea hearings, preliminary hearings, sentencings, and other hearings
- I decided to leave that role in 2011 to open a small law practice in Tea, South Dakota
- Since that time I have been in private practice and have spent my career helping people through challenging personal times, something I have found very rewarding
- I currently work in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, collection-related issues and landlord right's/evictions
- My wife and I reside in Tea with our three children
- We love the small-town feel of Tea and cherish the great relationships we’ve made in the community
- Since moving there in 2009, I’ve been able to participate on the boards of Tea School District, the Tea Economic Development Corporation, the Tea Community Foundation, the Compass Center, and the River of Hope
- I personally enjoy anything related to sports, whether high school, college, or professional, and love watching my children grow up and participate in their activities
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Brett Waltner's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett Waltner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Brett Waltner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Brett Waltner is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Dakota →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Brett Waltner is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Dakota →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brett Waltner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Dakota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brett Waltner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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