Atty. James K. DeSaix

Atty. James K. DeSaix

James K. DeSaix is a lawyer practicing real property, probate, taxation.

Beresford Beresford 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About James K. DeSaix at a glance

James K. DeSaix is a probate, real estate, and tax attorney based in Beresford, South Dakota. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1977). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1977) and University of South Dakota (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Beresford, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James K. DeSaix is a lawyer practicing real property, probate, taxation
  • James K. received a B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 1968, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James K. practices in Beresford, SD

Practice Areas Explained

James K. DeSaix's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James K. DeSaix is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Dakota →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Beresford 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 K. DeSaix

Where is James K. DeSaix's law office located?
James K. DeSaix's law practice is located in Beresford, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. DeSaix handle?
James K. DeSaix focuses on probate, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has James K. DeSaix practiced law?
James K. DeSaix has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James K. DeSaix go to law school?
James K. DeSaix earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James K. DeSaix for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1977
B.A.
University of South Dakota
- 1968

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1977

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