Atty. Verne Thorstenson

Atty. Verne Thorstenson

Verne Thorstenson is a lawyer practicing commercial law, estate planning, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Verne received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University, and .

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About Verne Thorstenson at a glance

Verne Thorstenson is a estate planning, business, real estate, elder law, and agriculture attorney based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Educated at University of South Dakota J.D. (—) and South Dakota State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Verne Thorstenson is a lawyer practicing commercial law, estate planning, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Verne received a B.S. degree from South Dakota State University, and
  • Verne practices in Rapid City, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Verne Thorstenson's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Verne Thorstenson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Dakota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Verne Thorstenson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Dakota →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Verne Thorstenson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Dakota →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Verne Thorstenson is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in South Dakota →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Verne Thorstenson is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Verne Thorstenson's law office located?
Verne Thorstenson's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Verne Thorstenson handle?
Verne Thorstenson focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, elder law, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
Where did Verne Thorstenson go to law school?
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Education

University of South Dakota J.D.
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South Dakota State University B.S.
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