Atty. Brian J. Donahoe

Atty. Brian J. Donahoe

Brian J. Donahoe is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, construction law and 4 other areas of law.

Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian J. Donahoe at a glance

Brian J. Donahoe is a Member based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Donahoe Law Firm, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, construction, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1993), Iowa (1995), Minnesota (1995), and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1995). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion (J.D. Sterling, 1993) and South Dakota State University, Brookings (B.S. Commercial, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The State Bar of South Dakota Iowa State, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute and Fellow:. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian J. Donahoe is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, construction law and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University, Brookings in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Brian practices at Donahoe Law Firm, P.C. in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Brian J. Donahoe's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Land Use & Zoning

Brian J. Donahoe is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in South Dakota →

Construction Law

Brian J. Donahoe is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 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 Brian J. Donahoe

Where is Brian J. Donahoe's law office located?
Brian J. Donahoe's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm is Donahoe Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Donahoe handle?
Brian J. Donahoe focuses on business, zoning, construction, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Brian J. Donahoe practiced law?
Brian J. Donahoe has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Brian J. Donahoe go to law school?
Brian J. Donahoe earned their education at (J.D. Sterling, 1993); (B.S. Commercial, 1987).
How can I contact Brian J. Donahoe for a consultation?
You can contact Brian J. Donahoe 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 Brian J. Donahoe received?
Brian J. Donahoe's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Sterling
University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion
- 1993
B.S. Commercial
South Dakota State University, Brookings
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1993
Iowa
Admitted: 1995
Minnesota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 2005

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