Atty. R. Douglas Stave

Atty. R. Douglas Stave

R. Douglas Stave is a lawyer practicing banking, family law, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law.

Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About R. Douglas Stave at a glance

R. Douglas Stave is a personal injury, family law, business, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1998), U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1999). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1998) and University of Nebraska at Omaha (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Douglas Stave is a lawyer practicing banking, family law, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • R. practices in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

R. Douglas Stave's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

R. Douglas Stave is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

R. Douglas Stave is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in South Dakota →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

R. Douglas Stave is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Dakota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

R. Douglas Stave is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

R. Douglas Stave is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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 R. Douglas Stave

Where is R. Douglas Stave's law office located?
R. Douglas Stave's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Douglas Stave handle?
R. Douglas Stave focuses on personal injury, family law, business, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has R. Douglas Stave practiced law?
R. Douglas Stave has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did R. Douglas Stave go to law school?
R. Douglas Stave earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact R. Douglas Stave for a consultation?
You can contact R. Douglas Stave 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.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Nebraska at Omaha
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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