Atty. Nancy J Turbak
Nancy Turbak Berry is a highly respected trial attorney and founder of Turbak Law Office, P.C., with a distinguished career advocating for injured clients and policyholders facing insurance disputes. A Harvard honors graduate and University of California, Berkeley School of Law alumnus, Nancy has practiced since 1981 and was one of the first in South Dakota to become nationally board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice.
Profile Summary
About Nancy J Turbak at a glance
Nancy J Turbak is a Partner based in Watertown, South Dakota, practicing at Turbak Law Office, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Dakota U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1982). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and Harvard College (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Watertown, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Nancy Turbak Berry is a highly respected trial attorney and founder of Turbak Law Office, P.C., with a distinguished career advocating for injured clients and policyholders facing insurance disputes
- A Harvard honors graduate and University of California, Berkeley School of Law alumnus, Nancy has practiced since 1981 and was one of the first in South Dakota to become nationally board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice
- Nancy holds an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell® and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- Nancy’s accolades include South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” and “1997 Trial Lawyer of the Year,” “Attorney of the Year” by South Dakota Women in Law, and repeated inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation’s “Litigation Stars.” She has served as President of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers, Commissioner of the State Bar of South Dakota, adjunct professor at USD Law School, Chair of the State Bar Disciplinary Board, and State Senator
- Known for her landmark jury verdicts and ability to resolve complex cases both in and out of court, Nancy is a celebrated leader in the legal community, serves clients alongside her sons at Turbak Law Office, P.C., and regularly volunteers at charities in the Watertown community
Awards
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2025Top 5: South Dakota Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025Top 25: Great Plains Super Lawyers: 2007, 2009Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995
- Nancy Turbak Berry is recognized in the following practice area: Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsRated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®Trial Lawyer of the Year (1997) – South Dakota Trial LawyersAttorney of the Year – South Dakota Women in Law“Top 250 Women in Litigation” published by Benchmark Litigation since 2008Named by Benchmark as a “Local Litigation Star.”Named a Woman Leader in the Law
Practice Areas Explained
Nancy J Turbak's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy J Turbak handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Nancy J Turbak is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Dakota →
Nancy J Turbak is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Dakota →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Nancy J Turbak is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Watertown 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.
Looking for additional South Dakota attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Watertown or all attorneys in South Dakota.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Nancy J Turbak
Where is Nancy J Turbak's law office located?
What practice areas does Nancy J Turbak handle?
How long has Nancy J Turbak practiced law?
Where did Nancy J Turbak go to law school?
How can I contact Nancy J Turbak for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Nancy J Turbak received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.