Atty. Steven Lee Pier

Atty. Steven Lee Pier

Mr. Steven Lee Pier is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle, other accidents, business planning and 8 other areas of law.

Yankton Yankton 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Steven Lee Pier at a glance

Steven Lee Pier is a Member based in Yankton, South Dakota, practicing at Kennedy, Pier & Knoff, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1981), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1986), and Nebraska (2005). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1981) and South Dakota State University (B.S., 1975). Active member of State Bar of South Dakota Nebraska State Bar Association South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Yankton, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Steven Lee Pier is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle, other accidents, business planning and 8 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Steven practices at Kennedy, Pier & Knoff, LLP in Yankton, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Lee Pier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Lee Pier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Yankton 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 Steven Lee Pier

Where is Steven Lee Pier's law office located?
Steven Lee Pier's law practice is located in Yankton, South Dakota. The firm is Kennedy, Pier & Knoff, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Lee Pier handle?
Steven Lee Pier focuses on wills, trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Steven Lee Pier practiced law?
Steven Lee Pier has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Steven Lee Pier go to law school?
Steven Lee Pier earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Steven Lee Pier for a consultation?
You can contact Steven Lee Pier 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.
University of South Dakota
- 1981
B.S.
South Dakota State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Nebraska
Admitted: 2005

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