About

Learn greater approximately J. Scott James, a dedicated lawyer primarily based in Custer, South Dakota, with a wealth of revel in in civil litigation and crook law. J. Scott James is the founder of Southern Hills Law PLLC in Custer, South Dakota. He graduated in the pinnacle 1/3 of his elegance at KU Law and started out his criminal career practicing civil litigation and providing legal recommendation on the law office of Riling, Burkhead and Nitcher, Chtd in Lawrence, Kansas from 2006 to 2008. From 2008 to 2016, Scott labored as an Assistant County Lawyer in Dodge City, Kansas, where he treated a extensive variety of instances, consisting of murder, violent crime, belongings crime, traffic offenses, and more. He performed a key function in the 2011 Dodge City RICO indictment of the Norteno Street Gang. In 2013, Scott had the honour of serving because the Kiowa County Lawyer till 2018, representing the county in various civil and criminal topics. He then went directly to serve as the legal professional wellknown for the Oglala Sioux Tribe in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Currently residing in Hermosa, South Dakota, with his wife and son, Scott enjoys spending time exterior and exploring the splendor of the Black Hills. When he is not working towards law, he can be determined trekking, tenting, or clearly taking inside the natural wonders that South Dakota has to provide.

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Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Education Law
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
South Dakota Jurdictions
South Dakota
Since 2017
Kansas Jurdictions
Kansas
Since 2005
Experience
  • Owner and Managing Lawyer
    Southern Hills Law Office
    2022
  • Lawyer General
    Oglala Sioux Tribe
    2018
  • Owner and Managing Lawyer
    James Law Office LLC
    2016
  • County Lawyer
    Kiowa County Lawyer
    2013
  • Assistant County Lawyer
    Ford County Lawyer s Office
    2008
  • Associate Lawyer
    Riling, Burkhead, and Nitcher, Chtd
    2006
Education
University of Kansas School of Law Education School Logo
University of Kansas School of Law
J.D. (2003) | Law
Graduation year: 2001
University of Tennessee - Knoxville Education School Logo
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
M.A.
Graduation year: 2000
Associations
State Bar of South Dakota
                        
                                                     # 4795 Professional Association
State Bar of South Dakota  # 4795
has membership
2017 - Current
State Bar of Kansas
                        
                                                     # 22246 Professional Association
State Bar of Kansas  # 22246
has membership
2005 - Current
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
    Free Initial Consultation
  • Payment With Credit Card
  • Conditional Fees
    Contingency Fees on allowed types of cases (personal injury, civil)
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