Atty. David A. Westergaard

Atty. David A. Westergaard

David A. Westergaard is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, appellate practice, personal injury and 1 other area of law.

Rapid City Rapid City 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (605) 600-1550 Book Appointment

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About David A. Westergaard at a glance

David A. Westergaard is a Riddle's Group, Inc. based in Rapid City, South Dakota. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1998) and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1998). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1997) and Augustana College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David A. Westergaard is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, appellate practice, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • David A. received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David A. practices in Rapid City, SD

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Westergaard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Westergaard 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.

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Employment Law

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

David A. Westergaard is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

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

David A. Westergaard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Dakota →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David A. Westergaard is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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 David A. Westergaard

Where is David A. Westergaard's law office located?
David A. Westergaard's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Westergaard handle?
David A. Westergaard focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has David A. Westergaard practiced law?
David A. Westergaard has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David A. Westergaard go to law school?
David A. Westergaard earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David A. Westergaard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1997
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1998

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