Atty. James L. Hoy

Atty. James L. Hoy

James L. Hoy was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in 1979.

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Profile Summary

About James L. Hoy at a glance

James L. Hoy is a Trial Attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Hoy Law Injury Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1986) and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of South Dakota (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of South Dakota American Bar Association South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Hoy was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in 1979
  • He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Dakota in 1983
  • During undergraduate school, he became a member of several scholastic honorary societies including Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa
  • James received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of South Dakota in 1986
  • He was admitted to the South Dakota State Bar on the same day he received his law degree
  • While in law school, he had two articles published in the South Dakota Law Review and served as the Senior Comments Editor of the Law Review
  • In 1986, he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter T. Fay, United States Circuit Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, in Miami, Florida
  • In 1987, he began private practice in the law firm of Hoy & Hoy in Sioux Falls
  • In 1993, he was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Dakota
  • In 2004, James joined Hoy Trial Lawyers, Prof. L.L.C
  • He has practiced law in Sioux Falls for over twenty-seven years and specializes in general litigation in the state and federal courts

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Hoy's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James L. Hoy is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Dakota →

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 L. Hoy 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 L. Hoy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James L. Hoy is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in South Dakota →

Product Liability

James L. Hoy is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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 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 L. Hoy

Where is James L. Hoy's law office located?
James L. Hoy's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm is Hoy Law Injury Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Hoy handle?
James L. Hoy focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has James L. Hoy practiced law?
James L. Hoy has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James L. Hoy go to law school?
James L. Hoy earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James L. Hoy for a consultation?
You can contact James L. Hoy 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 L. Hoy received?
James L. Hoy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
University of South Dakota
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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