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About David R. Strait at a glance
David R. Strait is an Attorney based in Watertown, South Dakota, practicing at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1986). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1986) and University of South Dakota (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Codington County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of South Dakota American Association for Justice South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Watertown, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David R. Strait is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, business planning and 13 other areas of law
- David R. received a B.S. degree from University of South Dakota in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- David R. practices at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP in Watertown, SD
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David R. Strait's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. Strait handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
David R. Strait is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Dakota →
David R. Strait is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Dakota →
David R. Strait is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Dakota →
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.
David R. Strait 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.
David R. Strait is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Watertown 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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