Atty. William J. Klimisch

Atty. William J. Klimisch

William J. Klimisch is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury law, commercial law and 2 other areas of law.

Yankton Yankton 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William J. Klimisch at a glance

William J. Klimisch is a Member based in Yankton, South Dakota, practicing at Goetz & Klimisch. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1969), South Dakota (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1969), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of South Dakota (1974). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1969) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Nebraska State Bar Association The State Bar of South Dakota. Serands clients in Yankton, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Klimisch is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury law, commercial law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at Goetz & Klimisch in Yankton, SD

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Klimisch's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William J. Klimisch is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Dakota →

Personal Injury

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.

William J. Klimisch is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William J. Klimisch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Dakota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William J. Klimisch is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →

Civil Litigation

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

William J. Klimisch is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 William J. Klimisch

Where is William J. Klimisch's law office located?
William J. Klimisch's law practice is located in Yankton, South Dakota. The firm is Goetz & Klimisch. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Klimisch handle?
William J. Klimisch focuses on probate, personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has William J. Klimisch practiced law?
William J. Klimisch has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William J. Klimisch go to law school?
William J. Klimisch earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S.B.A., 1966).
How can I contact William J. Klimisch for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Klimisch 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 William J. Klimisch received?
William J. Klimisch's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1969
B.S.B.A.
Creighton University
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1969
South Dakota
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Southern District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1974

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