Atty. Laura Hensley
Laura grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated on the Dean’s List from Augustana University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Affairs where she played basketball for the Vikings all four years. Following undergraduate studies, Laura attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2005.
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Laura Hensley is a employment, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Boyce Law Firm LLP. Admitted to practice in South Dakota, State Bar of South Dakota. Educated at Creighton University (—, 2009) and Augustana College (Sioux Falls) (—, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Laura grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated on the Dean’s List from Augustana University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Affairs where she played basketball for the Vikings all four years
- Following undergraduate studies, Laura attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2005
- Laura believes that the most enjoyable part of practicing law is the relationships she develops with her clients
- Because of this, Laura focuses on operating her practice in a collaborative way, listening to what the client wants and consulting her clients on how to achieve that outcome within the bounds of the facts and the law presented
- As anyone that has met her will share, Laura enjoys litigating matters on behalf of her clients, never fears confrontation, but understands and appreciates that each case requires a different approach and adapts her practice and communication accordingly
- Laura’s practice involves regularly conducting trainings for employers, managers, and adjusters, attending on-site visits to best understand the needs of her clients
- Additionally, Laura conducts workplace investigations and works with employers to prevent and manage workplace issues including harassment, discrimination, performance issues, employment policies, FMLA, OSHA, and other related topics
- She regularly represents insurance companies in disputes regarding negligence and liability issues and enjoys counseling clients on compliance with workers’ compensation and employment laws
- Laura has two boys she adores, and she spends her time happily chasing them around to various sporting events and cheering them on
- Boyce Law Firm, LLP is a member of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network. https://www.nwcdn.com/
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Laura Hensley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Hensley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Laura Hensley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Dakota →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Laura Hensley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Laura Hensley 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 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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