Atty. Scott Sumner
Scott Sumner is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, real estate law, business and corporate law and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from St.
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Scott Sumner is a Member based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at Sumner Law Office. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1979), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D. Sterling, 1979) and St. John's University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Sumner is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, real estate law, business and corporate law and 1 other area of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Scott practices at Sumner Law Office in Rapid City, SD
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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.
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