Atty. E. James Hood
E. James Hood is a lawyer practicing estate planning, lobbying, probate and 2 other areas of law.
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E. James Hood is a Member based in Spearfish, South Dakota, practicing at Nies & Karras, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1972). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1972) and Black Hills State College (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The State Bar of South Dakota West River Estate Planning Council. Serves clients in Spearfish, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- E. James Hood is a lawyer practicing estate planning, lobbying, probate and 2 other areas of law
- E. James received a B.S. degree from Black Hills State College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- E. James practices at Nies & Karras, P.C. in Spearfish, SD
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E. James Hood is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Dakota →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
E. James Hood is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Dakota →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
E. James Hood is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Dakota →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
E. James Hood is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Spearfish 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 venue, 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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