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J. Douglas Austin is an Attorney based in Watertown, South Dakota, practicing at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, divorce, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1959). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., 1959) and University of South Dakota (B.S., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Codington County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of South Dakota. Serands clients in Watertown, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Douglas Austin is a lawyer practicing business law, business planning, contested wills and 19 other areas of law
- J. Douglas received a B.S. in B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 1957, and has been licensed for 67 years
- J. Douglas practices at Austin, Hinderaker, Hopper, Strait & Benson LLP in Watertown, SD
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J. Douglas Austin is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in South Dakota →
J. Douglas Austin is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in South Dakota →
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
J. Douglas Austin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in South Dakota →
J. Douglas Austin is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Dakota →
J. Douglas Austin is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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 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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