Atty. John F. Archer

Atty. John F. Archer

John F. Archer is a lawyer practicing title insurance law, real estate law, securities law and 5 other areas of law.

Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John F. Archer at a glance

John F. Archer is a Partner based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Hagen, Wilka & Archer, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1977). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1977) and Augustana College (B.A. American, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The State Bar of South Dakota American Bar Association. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John F. Archer is a lawyer practicing title insurance law, real estate law, securities law and 5 other areas of law
  • John F. received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John F. practices at Hagen, Wilka & Archer, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

John F. Archer's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

John F. Archer is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in South Dakota →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John F. Archer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Dakota →

Real Estate Law

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

John F. Archer 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.

John F. Archer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in South Dakota →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John F. Archer is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 John F. Archer

Where is John F. Archer's law office located?
John F. Archer's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm is Hagen, Wilka & Archer, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F. Archer handle?
John F. Archer focuses on residential, business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has John F. Archer practiced law?
John F. Archer has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John F. Archer go to law school?
John F. Archer earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. American, 1974).
How can I contact John F. Archer for a consultation?
You can contact John F. Archer 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 F. Archer received?
John F. Archer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1977
B.A. American
Augustana College
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1977

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