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Steven C. Beardsley
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Steven C. Beardsley

5.0
1 review

4200 Beach Drive, Suite #3, Rapid City, SD 57702

Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Products Liability, Personal Injury Defense and 4 more

About Steven C. Beardsley

For 34 years Steven Beardsley has engaged in a civil litigation practice that includes personal injury, construction law, commercial law, workers compensation, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and product liability. His work has earned Mr. Beardsley an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell. After graduating with honors from law school, Steve served as a Law Clerk in U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1978-80), before entering private practice. An accomplished litigator, Steve has tried lawsuits in both state and federal courts across South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Iowa. He has also tried arbitrations in South Dakota and Colorado. Steve is a member of the American Association for Justice and has served on the American Bar Association's committees for Trial Techniques, Automobile Technology, Litigation and Criminal Justice. In addition, Steve serves on the Board of Directors of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. He is a long-standing member of the Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel. Steve served on Board of Governors, South Dakota Trial Lawyers of America (2008-2010) and previously served from 1992 to 1994.

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Steven C. Beardsley got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Products Liability
  • Insurance
  • Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Construction Law
  • Other 2
    • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
    • Personal Injury Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Kahle v. Leonard, 563 F.3d 736 (8th Cir. 2009)
    Madison v. Meza, 7th Judicial Circuit, Pennington County Court, File No. 07-209
    Corcoran v. McCarthy, 7th Judicial Circuit, Pennington County Court, File No. 06-1263
    Kahle v. Leonard, 477 F.3d 544 (8th Cir. 2007) Lund vs. Lombard Securities Inc., U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, File No. 5:07-cv-5055
    Webb v. Douglas County, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, File No. 02:6335 224 Fed.Appx. 647 (9th Cir. 2007)
    Roden v. General Casualty Co. of Wisconsin, 671 N.W.2d 622 (S.D. 2003)
    Bedney v. Qwest Communications, 7th Judicial Circuit, Pennington County Court, File No. 98-cv-00868
    Hensley v. HD Electric Co., U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, File No. 5:98- cv-5067
    Richards v. Lenz, 539 N.W.2d 80 (S.D. 1995)
    Karas v. American Family Insurance Co., Inc., 33 F.3d 995 (8th Cir. 1994)
    Winters v. Northwestern Nat'l. Casualty Co., 838 F.Supp. 440 (D.S.D. 1993)
    Hansen v. U.S.A., U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, File No. 5:02-cv-05101- KES
    Brown v. Black Hills Federal Credit Union, U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, File No. 5:03-cv-05046-KES
    Ackley v. Mid-Century Ins. Co., U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, File No. 5:03-cv-05078-AWB.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.blackhillslaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, South Dakota
    1978, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
    1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    2001, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    2004, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
    2005, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    American Bar Association (Member: Tort and Insurance Practice Section
    Products General Liability and Consumer Law Committee
    Automobile Law Committee
    Criminal Justice Committee
    Toxic, Hazardous Substance and Environmental Law Committee
    Tort and Insurance Practice Committee
    Litigation Committee Trial
    Tech Commission)
    State Bar of South Dakota (Member: Worker's Compensation Committee
    Negligence & Tort Law Committee)
    South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Chairman, Membership)
    American Association for Justice
    Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel (Member: Products Liability
    Alternative Resolution Dispute)
    National Institute for Trial Advocacy Advocates Association
    Black Hills Claims Association
    Black Hills Criminal Defense Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Dakota School of Law
    J.D.
    1978 Thomas Sterling Honor Society
    Other Education
    South Dakota State University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1952
    Watertown, South Dakota, 1952

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Partner at Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C.
5.0
1 review

4200 Beach Drive, Suite #3Rapid City, SD 57702U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Steven C. Beardsley is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims and United States District Court for the District of South Dakota.
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    Yes, Steven C. Beardsley has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Steven C. Beardsley offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Steven C. Beardsley attended University of South Dakota School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Professional L.L.C. was established in 1997.

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