Atty. Michael S. Beardsley

Atty. Michael S. Beardsley

Mike Beardsley was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. He graduated from Montana State University, in Bozeman Montana in 2006.

Rapid City Rapid City 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael S. Beardsley at a glance

Michael S. Beardsley is a Partner based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practforg at Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.. They haand 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2010) and U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (2011). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law Vermillion (J.D., 2010) and Montana State University (B.S. Sociology, 2006). Actiand member of State Bar of South Dakota South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association American Bar Association Pennington County Bar Association. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mike Beardsley was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota
  • He graduated from Montana State University, in Bozeman Montana in 2006
  • In 2010, he became a third generation graduate from the University of South Dakota School of Law
  • While at law school Mike was a member of the school's Mock Trial Team
  • Mike enjoys the outdoors and is an avid hunter
  • In September of 2010, Mike joined Beardsley, Jensen & Von Wald where he handles all types of litigation

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

Practforg law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Michael S. Beardsley's law office located?
Michael S. Beardsley's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. The firm is Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael S. Beardsley practiced law?
Michael S. Beardsley has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Michael S. Beardsley go to law school?
Michael S. Beardsley earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S. Sociology, 2006).
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Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota School of Law Vermillion
- 2010
B.S. Sociology
Montana State University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 2011

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