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Mr. Michael E. Unke

1.9
3 reviews

P.O. Box 529, Salem, SD 57058

General Practice, Personal Injury, Trials and 4 more

About Mr. Michael E. Unke

Mr. Michael E. Unke is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, trials and 4 other areas of law. Michael E. received a B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Michael E. practices in Salem, SD.

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
December 21, 2010
Hired Attorney

Very Professional, listened to what we had to say, offered suggestions when needed. He communicated in layman's terms and did not use legal jargon without definition. He always returned our calls on time. He or his staff let us know up front what the cost of services would be if possible. One problem encountered was updates/changes in documents were not always carried through 100%. Some changes may have been completed and others not. Quality was not as good as expected. Great value for the money

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Gus
September 02, 2025
Hired Attorney

Michael Unke is unethical and predatory. He works basically in collections for assisted living and harasses the grieving family a few weeks after their loved one passes to collect the fees of the assisted living plus 10 percent interest. He doesn’t have any problem lying in zoom hearings and will drag out his collection process for months trying to eke out all money from the survivors. He is skilled at figuring out how to bill his own client. The assisted living facility for maximum attorneys fees. I can only hope karma catches up to this 70 plus year old dino

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 10, 2025
Hired Attorney

I would NEVER HIRE THIS ATTORNEY!!!!!!!! Seek legal advuce elsewhere. He is not a good person and he walks around like he is a PRINCE. He was in court waiting for the judge saying he likes to hunt and kill cats. DONT USE HIM EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS ARROGANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!

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Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Law
  • Family Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Other 2
    • Trials
    • Wills & Estate Planning

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1976, South Dakota
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Dakota
    Class of 1976
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of South Dakota
    Class of 1973
    B.A.

    University of South Dakota
    Class of 1976
    M.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1951
    1951

Mr. Michael E. Unke

1.9
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P.O. Box 529Salem, SD 57058U.S.A.

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