Atty. Lester Nies
Mr. Lester Nies is a lawyer practicing commercial, trust law, estate planning and 6 other areas of law.
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Lester Nies is a Managing Partner based in Spearfish, South Dakota, practicing at Nies & Karras, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1990) and Wyoming (2006). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1990) and South Dakota University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of South Dakota American Bar Association West River Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Spearfish, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Lester Nies is a lawyer practicing commercial, trust law, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
- Lester received a B.S. degree from South Dakota University in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Lester practices at Nies & Karras, P.C. in Spearfish, SD
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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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Spearfish 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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