Atty. Justin Bell
JUSTIN L. BELL was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota.
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About Justin Bell at a glance
Justin Bell is a Partner based in Pierre, South Dakota, practicing at May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2009), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (2009), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2012), and United States Supreme Court (2018). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 2008) and Indiana Wesleyan University (B.S., 2005). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of South Dakota American Bar Association South Dakota Defense Lawyer Association. Serands clients in Pierre, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- JUSTIN L. BELL was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota
- After graduating from Huron High School, Justin attended Indiana Wesleyan University, graduating magna cum laude with a BS in in Political Science/Pre-law and Finance
- He then obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota in 2008
- In law school, he was published within the South Dakota Law Review, was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity, and coached the Vermillion High School debate team
- Following law school, Justin was a law clerk for the Judges of the Sixth Judicial Circuit until 2009, at which time he joined the May Adam Law Firm
- Justin is an AV-Rated attorney with a practice focusing on civil and commercial litigation, governmental liability, business and estate planning, administrative law (focusing heavily on state taxation issues), and criminal defense
- Mr. Bell's practice also includes a significant lobbying practice before the South Dakota Legislature
- Justin is a member of the State Bar of South Dakota, the South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association, the South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Eighth Circuit Bar Association
- He is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of South Dakota, the United States Federal Court for the District of South Dakota, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
- He also serves as a Commissioner on the State Bar of South Dakota Bar Commission (which governs and manages the business and affairs of the State Bar) and serves on the Federal Practice Committee for the District of South Dakota (which serves as liaison between the federal bench and bar)
- Justin, his wife, and two children are active in the Pierre community and members of Faith Lutheran Church
- Justin also serves on the South Dakota State Fair Commission and South Dakota State Fair Foundation
- In addition, he is active in Republican Party politics at the state and local level and enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and taking advantage of the recreation that Central South Dakota has to offer
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Justin Bell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Bell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Justin Bell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Dakota →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Justin Bell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Dakota →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Pierre 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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