Atty. John D. Knight

Atty. John D. Knight

John D. Knight is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, real estate and 1 other area of law.

Clear Lake Clear Lake 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John D. Knight at a glance

John D. Knight is a Member based in Clear Lake, South Dakota, practicing at Gunderson, Evenson, Boyd & Knight, L.L.P.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1987). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1986) and South Dakota State University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The State Bar of South Dakota American Bar Association South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Clear Lake, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D. Knight is a lawyer practicing personal injury, family law, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • John D. received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John D. practices at Gunderson, Evenson, Boyd & Knight, L.L.P. in Clear Lake, SD

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Knight's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Knight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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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.

John D. Knight is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John D. Knight is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Dakota →

Real Estate Law

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

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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 Clear Lake 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 John D. Knight

Where is John D. Knight's law office located?
John D. Knight's law practice is located in Clear Lake, South Dakota. The firm is Gunderson, Evenson, Boyd & Knight, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Knight handle?
John D. Knight focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has John D. Knight practiced law?
John D. Knight has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John D. Knight go to law school?
John D. Knight earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact John D. Knight for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Knight 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 John D. Knight received?
John D. Knight's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1986
B.S.
South Dakota State University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1987

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