Atty. Eric C. Schulte
Eric C. Schulte is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, workers compensation.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Sioux Falls, SD · 26+ Years Experience
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About Eric C. Schulte at a Glance
Eric C. Schulte is a Partner based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on workers comp and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2000). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1999) and University of South Dakota (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of South Dakota Second Circuit (President, 2005—) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric C. Schulte
- Eric C. Schulte is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, workers compensation
- Eric C. received a B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Eric C. practices at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD
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Eric C. Schulte's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric C. Schulte handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sioux Falls.
Workers Compensation in Sioux Falls
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Civil Litigation in Sioux Falls
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sioux Falls
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 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.
Sioux Falls Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sioux Falls-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sioux Falls Choose Eric C. Schulte
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric C. Schulte's practice in the field of workers comp and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric C. Schulte brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp and litigation, Eric C. Schulte can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sioux Falls
A Sioux Falls-based practice means Eric C. Schulte attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric C. Schulte Handles in Sioux Falls
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