Atty. James S. Nelson
James S. Nelson is a lawyer practicing civil practice, civil litigation, corporate litigation and 5 other areas of law.
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James S. Nelson is a Partner based in Rapid City, South Dakota. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, insurance, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1959). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1959) and Black Hills State University (B.S., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1999—, Rushmore National Society. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S. Nelson is a lawyer practicing civil practice, civil litigation, corporate litigation and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Black Hills State University in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
- James practices in Rapid City, SD
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James S. Nelson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James S. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Dakota →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James S. Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Dakota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James S. Nelson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Dakota →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James S. Nelson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Dakota →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
James S. Nelson is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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