Atty. James David Leach

Atty. James David Leach

James David Leach is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Rapid City Rapid City 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Leach at a glance

James David Leach is a Member based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at James D. Leach. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1976), California (1977), and South Dakota (1979). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1975) and Amherst College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Leach is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at James D. Leach in Rapid City, SD

Practice Areas Explained

James David Leach's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James David Leach handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

James David Leach is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James David Leach is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James David Leach is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James David Leach is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Leach

Where is James David Leach's law office located?
James David Leach's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The firm is James D. Leach. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Leach handle?
James David Leach focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has James David Leach practiced law?
James David Leach has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James David Leach go to law school?
James David Leach earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James David Leach for a consultation?
You can contact James David Leach 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 James David Leach received?
James David Leach's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1975
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 1977
South Dakota
Admitted: 1979

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