Author: Lynn Jackson

The Woods Aitken Outstanding Student Award honors a third-year law student who has committed to building the Nebraska Law community by demonstrating excellence in the classroom and exemplifying qualities consistent with the University of Nebraska College of Law’s mission and values.

The 2020 Woods Aitken Outstanding Student Award winner was Madison L. Huber, who graduated in 2020. During her time at the College, Huber was a tremendous contributor to the College of Law. She was a member of the College’s National Trial Team and National Moot Court Team. In addition, she was an active member of the Women’s Law Caucus, volunteered for the VITA program and served on the faculty appointments committee. Of her time at Nebraska Law, highlighted some of the qualities that awarded her this recognition.

“She graduated at the top of her class and amassed all the academic awards we have to offer. I believe that as impressive as these accomplishments are, they are mere byproducts of a pursuit of something more,” said assistant dean of student affairs and introducer, Marc W. Pearce. “She volunteered her time to counsel students who were struggling and supported them during difficult times. She is driven to make a meaningful and positive difference for the people in her community.”

Of her experience at UNL’s College of Law, Huber said, “People here are so generous with their time, which held true of my professors, classmates and alumni, as they were willing to put aside whatever was going on in their lives to help others, show compassion and thoughtfulness.” Reminiscing about a call she received from Dean Richard Moberly, Huber shared, “Despite the ongoing pandemic and the amount of work on Dean Moberly’s plate, he took the time to personally call me and apologize that this very banquet would have to be postponed. When I think back on that phone call, it’s one of the reasons I love Nebraska.”

Following graduation from the University of Nebraska College of Law, Madison was a judicial clerk for the Honorable Roberto A. Lange of the Federal District Court for the District of South Dakota.  Madison is now an associate attorney at Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, and practices in many areas of the law. 

*This article originally appeared in The Nebraska Transcript.

Lynn Jackson attorney, Haven L. Stuck, is being honored this year as the 2022 Black Hills Stock Show Silver Spur Hall of Fame inductee. Growing up on a farm near Mellette, South Dakota, Haven’s involvement with livestock goes back to his roots.

Haven served on the board for the Central States Fair from 1979-1982. He has continued to volunteer his time, and as an attorney, he has helped with legal assistance, such as trademarks, copyrights, contracts, and insurance issues.

In 2004, Haven set up the Central States Fair Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and has been the chairman of the Foundation since. According to the Tri-State Livestock News, “This foundation helps in raising awareness and financial assistance for the Central States Fair and the Black Hills Stock Show. It hosts several fundraisers, including art auctions, calcuttas, and more.”

Haven will be honored at the Buckles and Blings Heritage Awards on Wednesday, February 2nd in Rapid City.

The staff and attorneys at Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun would like to wish everyone the Happiest of Holidays filled with love, laughter, and happiness. The holiday season gets so hectic that we often forget to remember the blessings that come with being able to help others during a time of need.

We especially want to thank past, present, and new clients who have put their trust in our firm to assist them with all their legal needs. We are humbled and honored to be called your attorney and legal representative.

Our offices will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Friday, December 31st. After the holidays, we will happily take your calls on any legal matter. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Lynn Jackson and the Journey Museum are proud to showcase “Tinker” the juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex discovered in South Dakota.

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, OCTOBER 2021  — The Journey Museum will be hosting a reception at 222 New York Street, Rapid City, South Dakota,  on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 5 p.m., featuring the unveiling of “Tinker” the juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex discovered in South Dakota.

The attorneys at Lynn Jackson played a large role in the legal battles surrounding the extraction of the remains of baby “Tinker.” Because of their role in protecting these fossils, Ron Frithiof of Austin, Texas, the man who discovered the skeleton of the teenage Tyrannosaurus Rex has gifted a mold of the remains to an educational institution of Lynn Jackson’s choice. The South Dakota law firm was happy to contribute to the discovery and donated the mold to the Journey Museum.

Attorney Tom Fritz recalls the 1998 legal fight well. “There are trials and cases that attorneys face in their careers that are so memorable. The case of ‘Tinker’ is one of those unforgettable cases.” Bringing Tinker home to South Dakota is exciting to all involved in this endeavor. “Having the opportunity to bring more of South Dakota’s history to the Journey Museum is beyond exciting,” explains Executive Director of the Journey Museum, Troy Kilpatrick. “There’s something about dinosaur fossils that brings out the child in everyone. Adding these replicas to the Journey Museum will not only educate children in the area but bring them joy.”

The reception and unveiling of “Tinker” are open to the public. Lynn Jackson and the Journey Museum encourage the community to witness history in the making.

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About Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C.

For 75 years, Lynn Jackson has been providing excellent legal advice and services to residents of South Dakota and the surrounding region.

Lynn Jackson was founded in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1946.

In 1987, the Firm opened an office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and in 2016, it expanded to Spearfish, South Dakota. With our three locations, Lynn Jackson is uniquely situated to meet the legal needs of our clients throughout South Dakota and the Midwest region.  Currently, the firm has 29 lawyers actively providing legal services to its clients in the region, including South Dakota, Wyoming, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

The Spearfish office of Lynn Jackson welcomed Spencer R. Prosen in September 2021. Spencer is a recent graduate of Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. Spencer is part of the Firm’s litigation group and assists clients in all aspects of litigation in cases involving personal injury, breach of contract, construction, insurance coverage and bad faith claims.

Learn more about Spencer here.

South Dakota, August 24, 2021 – Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. is pleased to announce that 15 lawyers have been included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with five lawyers receiving “Lawyer of the Year” recognitions, and two lawyers being honored in the Second Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

“Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “After four decades, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide.”

Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. For the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 10.8 million evaluations were analyzed, which resulted in recognition of approximately 5% of lawyers in private practice in the United States, including 5,846 “Lawyer of the Year” awards. “Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinguishment.

Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. would like to congratulate the following lawyers for their 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” awards:

• Dana Van Beek Palmer, Sioux Falls – Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Miles F. Schumacher, Sioux Falls – Corporate Law
• Haven L. Stuck, Rapid City – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
• Jeffery D. Collins, Rapid City – Litigation – Insurance
• Jerry D. Johnson, Rapid City – Litigation – Municipal

Lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America lists are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2022 The Best Lawyers in America list:

• Thomas E. Brady – Litigation – Construction, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Jeffery D. Collins – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Insurance
• Thomas G. Fritz – Administrative / Regulatory Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Aaron T. Galloway – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
• Jerry D. Johnson – Civil Rights Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Municipal, Litigation – Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Samuel D. Kerr – Education Law
• McLean Thompson Kerver – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
• Barbara Anderson Lewis – Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Litigation – Insurance
• Michael L. Luce – Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Insurance, Mediation, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Steven J. Oberg – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
• Dana Van Beek Palmer – Employment Law – Management, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Miles F. Schumacher – Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Municipal Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, and Real Estate Law
• Haven L. Stuck – Administrative / Regulatory Law, Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Natural Resources Law, Real Estate Law, and Tax Law

Using the same Purely Peer Review™ methodology as traditional Best Lawyers recognitions, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America highlights lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.  Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:

• Kassie McKie Shiffermiller – Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law – Employee, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Cassidy M. Stalley – Insurance Law

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About Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C.

For 75 years, Lynn Jackson has been providing excellent legal advice and services to residents of South Dakota and the surrounding region.

Lynn Jackson was founded in Rapid City, South Dakota, by Charles Whiting and John Wilson under the name of Whiting and Wilson. Kelton S. Lynn later joined that firm, and it was known as Whiting, Wilson and Lynn. Later, Donald R. Shultz, Horace Jackson, and Gene Lebrun would join the Firm and it became Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun or simply “Lynn Jackson” as it is commonly known. 

In 1987, the Firm opened an office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and in 2016, it expanded to Spearfish, South Dakota. With our three locations, Lynn Jackson is uniquely situated to meet the legal needs of our clients throughout South Dakota and the Midwest region.  Currently, the firm has 29 lawyers actively providing legal services to its clients in the region, including South Dakota, Wyoming, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.

Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms.

The team at Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun, P.C. wants to wish a big congratulations to our thirteen attorneys who have been selected to the 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Attorneys Thomas G. Fritz, Jeffery D. Collins, Haven L. Stuck, Jerry D. Johnson, Erika S. Olson, R. Alan Peterson, and Cheri S. Raymond were recognized as 2021 Super Lawyers, while Cassidy M. Stalley, Cesar A. Juarez, Kraig L. Kronaizl, Tracye L. Sherrill, Drew Skjoldal, and Mindy R. Werder were recognized as 2021 Rising Stars.

This selection is an honor reserved for those attorneys who exhibit excellence in their practice areas. “Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations,” according to www.superlawyers.com.

Learn more about Great Plains Super Lawyers here.

2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers®:

Thomas G. Fritz, Rapid City, SD
Civil Litigation – Defense

Jeffery D. Collins, Rapid City, SD
Business Litigation

Haven L. Stuck, Rapid City, SD
Real Estate

Jerry D. Johnson, Rapid City, SD
Insurance Coverage

Erika S. Olson, Rapid City, SD
Real Estate

R. Alan Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD
Workers’ Compensation

Cheri S. Raymond, Sioux Falls, SD
Professional Liability: Defense

2021 Great Plains Rising Stars:

Cassidy M. Stalley, Rapid City, SD
Civil Litigation – Defense

Cesar A. Juarez, Sioux Falls, SD
Business Litigation

Kraig L. Kronaizl. Sioux Falls, SD
Estate & Probate

Tracye L. Sherrill, Sioux Falls, SD
Workers’ Compensation

N. Drew Skjoldal, Spearfish, SD
Estate & Probate

Mindy R. Werder, Spearfish, SD
Family Law

Attorneys Ross Wright and Cesar Juarez won a true David versus Goliath battle in a personal injury case tried in federal district court last week.  Daniel D. Keyes (Dan) broke a bone and suffered other injuries that required knee and hip replacement surgeries after several unsecured windows crashed down on him from a five-foot shelf at a Sioux Falls Menards store.  The DIY giant denied responsibility for two years – a few weeks before trial, Menards finally agreed it had a duty to protect its customers and failed to do that with Dan. Then, at trial, the corporation audaciously argued Dan should receive only approximately $6,500 in damages because he had pre-existing degenerative arthritis to both joints and was going to require the surgeries at some point in the future.  Attorneys Wright and Juarez did not back down; they stood up for Dan.  Ultimately, the seven-member jury did too.  They awarded Dan $335,363.27 as reimbursement for medical bills, lost earnings, pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. 

On Tuesday, January 12th, employment lawyer, Jennifer Frank, will be presenting on “Navigating the Employment Relationship: Hiring, Firing, and Discipline” to the Southeast South Dakota SHRM.

The virtual session is free to SESD SHRM members and $15.00 for non-SESD SHRM. Click here to register.