Atty. Gary D. Jensen

Atty. Gary D. Jensen

Gary helps clients in personal injury lawsuits, with construction and commercial litigation, insurance disputes, health care issues, and family law matters. He also tries professional negligence cases.

Rapid City Rapid City 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (605) 388-2847 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gary D. Jensen at a glance

Gary D. Jensen is a Partner based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practforg at Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1978), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota and U.S. Federal Court (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court Rosebud Sioux Tribe Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Court (1983). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., 1978) and South Dakota State University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gary helps clients in personal injury lawsuits, with construction and commercial litigation, insurance disputes, health care issues, and family law matters
  • He also tries professional negligence cases
  • Sometimes, a client's situation is very difficult and the chances of winning are not what you would like them to be - they're hard cases
  • Gary does not shy away from the hard case
  • If he takes it on, he makes every effort to beat the odds and win for the client
  • Gary tries cases to juries and judges in state and federal courts
  • He argues cases in appellate courts, and he handles cases in tribal courts
  • Gary works with both plaintiffs and defendants at all levels of the legal system
  • Gary was selected Trial Lawyer of the Year by the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
  • He has held the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell for many years
  • He was elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Gary is invited to speak at professional meetings and he was honored to be a faculty member for the Trial Academy conducted by the South Dakota Bar Association for new lawyers
  • Outside of his law practice, Gary fly fishes and hunts
  • He's a baseball and basketball fan
  • Gary has been involved in a variety of community activities, including the Children's Home Society, the Rapid City Community Health Center and Catholic Social Services
  • Gary is absolutely committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve the best possible result for every client in every case

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

Practforg law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Gary D. Jensen's law office located?
Gary D. Jensen's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The firm is Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Gary D. Jensen practiced law?
Gary D. Jensen has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Gary D. Jensen go to law school?
Gary D. Jensen earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Gary D. Jensen for a consultation?
You can contact Gary D. Jensen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary D. Jensen receiandd?
Gary D. Jensen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota School of Law
- 1978
B.S.
South Dakota State University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota and U.S. Federal Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court Rosebud Sioux Tribe Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Court
Admitted: 1983

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