Atty. Melvin Wedmore

Atty. Melvin Wedmore

Melvin Wedmore is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, estate planning. Melvin received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University in 1952, and has been licensed for 70 years.

Rapid City Rapid City 70 yrs experience 70 year
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Profile Summary

About Melvin Wedmore at a glance

Melvin Wedmore is an Of Counsel based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1956), District of Columbia (1957), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1959), and U.S. Tax Court (1975). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. University, 1959) and South Dakota State University (B.S. Syracuse, 1952). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Pennington County Bar Association State Bar of South Dakota. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melvin Wedmore is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, estate planning
  • Melvin received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University in 1952, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • Melvin practices at Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP in Rapid City, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin Wedmore's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Melvin Wedmore is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Dakota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Melvin Wedmore is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Dakota →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Melvin Wedmore is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Melvin Wedmore

Where is Melvin Wedmore's law office located?
Melvin Wedmore's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The firm is Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin Wedmore handle?
Melvin Wedmore focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Melvin Wedmore practiced law?
Melvin Wedmore has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did Melvin Wedmore go to law school?
Melvin Wedmore earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1959); (B.S. Syracuse, 1952).
How can I contact Melvin Wedmore for a consultation?
You can contact Melvin Wedmore 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.
What awards or recognition has Melvin Wedmore received?
Melvin Wedmore's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.M. University
Georgetown University
- 1959
B.S. Syracuse
South Dakota State University
- 1952

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1956
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1957
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota and U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975

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