Atty. John J. Delaney

Atty. John J. Delaney

John J. Delaney is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, appellate practice, insurance defense and 5 other areas of law.

Rapid City Rapid City 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (605) 600-1550 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John J. Delaney at a glance

John J. Delaney is a Cir.J. based in Rapid City, South Dakota. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1977). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D. Sterling, 1977) and University of Nebraska at Omaha (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Delaney is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, appellate practice, insurance defense and 5 other areas of law
  • John J. received a B.S. degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John J. practices in Rapid City, SD

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Delaney's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Family Law

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

John J. Delaney is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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.

John J. Delaney is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John J. Delaney is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John J. Delaney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. Delaney

Where is John J. Delaney's law office located?
John J. Delaney's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Delaney handle?
John J. Delaney focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has John J. Delaney practiced law?
John J. Delaney has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John J. Delaney go to law school?
John J. Delaney earned their education at (J.D. Sterling, 1977); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact John J. Delaney for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Delaney 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.

Education

J.D. Sterling
University of South Dakota
- 1977
B.S.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
- 1972

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1977

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