Atty. Donald A. Porter
Donald A. Porter is a lawyer practicing internet law, insurance defense, defense litigation and 5 other areas of law.
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Donald A. Porter is a Senior Partner based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1995). Educated at University of South Dakota J.D. (—) and University of Notre Dame A.B. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Pennington County (President, 1996-1997) and American Bar Associations State Bar of South Dakota South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute, Inc and (Member, Technology Committee). Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Donald A. Porter is a lawyer practicing internet law, insurance defense, defense litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Donald A. received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Donald A. practices at Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP in Rapid City, SD
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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.
Donald A. Porter 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.
Donald A. Porter is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Dakota →
Donald A. Porter is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Dakota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Donald A. Porter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Dakota →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Donald A. Porter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Dakota →
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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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