Atty. Patrick J. Knecht
After graduating with honors from law school, Patrick served as the Law Clerk for the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Mitchell, South Dakota. He then practiced for a number of years in Sioux Falls before accepting a position with the national law firm of Kutak Rock LLP in Omaha, Nebraska.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Sioux Falls, SD · 30+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J. Knecht at a Glance
Patrick J. Knecht is a Partner based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Boyce Law Firm, L.L.P.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1996), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1997), Nebraska (2001), and Iowa (2003). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D. Accounting, 1996) and University of South Dakota (B.S.B.A. Accounting, 1993). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serves clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J. Knecht
- After graduating with honors from law school, Patrick served as the Law Clerk for the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Mitchell, South Dakota
- He then practiced for a number of years in Sioux Falls before accepting a position with the national law firm of Kutak Rock LLP in Omaha, Nebraska
- Patrick then joined Wells Fargo Financial’s legal department in Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked for several years as a Senior Vice President and the Managing Attorney of the department’s Commercial Law/Finance Section
- In 2004, Patrick returned to practice law in Sioux Falls
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J. Knecht's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J. Knecht handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sioux Falls.
Business & Corporate Law in Sioux Falls
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Sioux Falls
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Sioux Falls
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Civil Litigation in Sioux Falls
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sioux Falls
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 venue, 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.
Sioux Falls Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sioux Falls-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sioux Falls Choose Patrick J. Knecht
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick J. Knecht's practice in the field of business, real estate, m&a, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J. Knecht brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Dakota, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, and Nebraska, Patrick J. Knecht can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, Patrick J. Knecht can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sioux Falls
A Sioux Falls-based practice means Patrick J. Knecht attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Patrick J. Knecht Handles in Sioux Falls
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Patrick J. Knecht has experience with under South Dakota law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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