Atty. Wayne F. Gilbert

Atty. Wayne F. Gilbert

Wayne F. Gilbert is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, commercial litigation.

Rapid City Rapid City 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne F. Gilbert at a glance

Wayne F. Gilbert is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Rapid City, South Dakota. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1975), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1975) and Black Hills State College (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rapid City, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Wayne F. Gilbert is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, commercial litigation
  • Wayne F. received a B.S. degree from Black Hills State College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Wayne F. practices in Rapid City, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne F. Gilbert's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Wayne F. Gilbert is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

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

Wayne F. Gilbert is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Dakota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Wayne F. Gilbert 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wayne F. Gilbert

Where is Wayne F. Gilbert's law office located?
Wayne F. Gilbert's law practice is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne F. Gilbert handle?
Wayne F. Gilbert focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Wayne F. Gilbert practiced law?
Wayne F. Gilbert has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Wayne F. Gilbert go to law school?
Wayne F. Gilbert earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Wayne F. Gilbert for a consultation?
You can contact Wayne F. Gilbert 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.
What awards or recognition has Wayne F. Gilbert received?
Wayne F. Gilbert's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1975
B.S.
Black Hills State College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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