Atty. John P. Billings

Atty. John P. Billings

John P. Billings is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, personal injury law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law.

Yankton Yankton 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About John P. Billings at a glance

John P. Billings is a personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, government, and appellate attorney based in Yankton, South Dakota. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1978) and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1978). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1978) and Huron College (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Yankton, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John P. Billings is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, personal injury law, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
  • John P. received a B.A. degree from Huron College in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John P. practices in Yankton, SD

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Billings's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Billings 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.

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John P. Billings is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Dakota →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John P. Billings is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in South Dakota →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John P. Billings is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Dakota →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John P. Billings is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Yankton 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 P. Billings

Where is John P. Billings's law office located?
John P. Billings's law practice is located in Yankton, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Billings handle?
John P. Billings focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has John P. Billings practiced law?
John P. Billings has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John P. Billings go to law school?
John P. Billings earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John P. Billings for a consultation?
You can contact John P. Billings 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.
University of South Dakota
- 1978
B.A.
Huron College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1978

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