Atty. Steven C. Beardsley
For 34 years Steven Beardsley has engaged in a civil litigation practice that includes personal injury, construction law, commercial law, workers compensation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and product liability. His work has earned Mr.
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Steven C. Beardsley is a Partner based in Rapid City, South Dakota, practicing at Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1978), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1984), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2001). Educated at South Dakota State University (B.S., 1975) and University of South Dakota School of Law J.D. 1978 Thomas Sterling Honor Society (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For 34 years Steven Beardsley has engaged in a civil litigation practice that includes personal injury, construction law, commercial law, workers compensation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and product liability
- His work has earned Mr. Beardsley an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- After graduating with honors from law school, Steve served as a Law Clerk in U.S
- District Court, District of South Dakota (1978-80), before entering private practice
- An accomplished litigator, Steve has tried lawsuits in both state and federal courts across South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa
- He has also tried arbitrations in South Dakota and Colorado
- Steve is a member of the American Association for Justice and has served on the American Bar Association's committees for Trial Techniques, Automobile Technology, Litigation and Criminal Justice
- In addition, Steve serves on the Board of Directors of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
- He is a long-standing member of the Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel
- Steve served on Board of Governors, South Dakota Trial Lawyers of America (2008-2010) and previously served from 1992 to 1994
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Steven C. Beardsley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven C. Beardsley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Steven C. Beardsley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →
Steven C. Beardsley is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in South Dakota →
Steven C. Beardsley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in South Dakota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven C. Beardsley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Dakota →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Steven C. Beardsley 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 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 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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