Business Litigation
Disputes are an unfortunate, and often expensive part of doing business. At Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP, our business litigation attorneys provide effective litigation services for corporate interests involved in disputes and litigation matters throughout South Dakota.
Effective Business Litigation Representation Throughout South Dakota
Recognition by national legal publications include:
- Recognized as one of the top business litigation practices in South Dakota by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- One of only seven South Dakota law firms to receive the highest ranking by Benchmark Litigation, a national publication of America's leading litigation firms
- A partner listed as top 25 highest ranked attorneys by Great Plains Super Lawyers, a publication ranking the top regional lawyers
- Six members of the staff have been recognized by Super Lawyers
- AV Preeminent* rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible rating among peers
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America, one of the most prestigious lawyer ranking publications
- Two partners recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel which recognizes only the top 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States
Representative Clients
Our current and past clients include many of the most prestigious corporate and governmental entities in South Dakota, including:
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
- Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway, Inc.
- Union Carbide
- Crimson Fire, Inc.
- Minnehaha County
- Turner County
- State of South Dakota
- Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
- South Dakota Coalition of Schools
- Safeco Insurance Company of America
- American Family Mutual Insurance
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- AXA Insurance
- First Bank & Trust
- American National Property and Casualty Companies
- Primrose Retirement Systems
- Zacklift International, Inc.
- Livestock Marketing Association
- Century Link
- Qwest Communication
Commercial Litigation Appeals
Our firm accepts commercial litigation cases at any point of the legal process, including post-trial work. In addition to providing legal counsel for business litigation matters, attorneys at Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP, are also recognized among the leading business litigation appellate lawyers in the state.
Extensive experience in all areas of business dispute resolution and trial litigation, including matters involving:
- Breach of contract disputes
- Partnership disputes, investor and shareholder litigation
- Intellectual property infringement
- Employment contract disputes and litigation
- Insurance claims litigation, plaintiff work and defense representation
- Interstate and international operating regulations
- Commercial lease and real estate litigation
- Municipal entity zoning litigation
- Eminent domain, condemnation litigation
- Local Legal Counsel for Insurance Defense in South Dakota
Regional and national insurance companies facing claims disputes and litigation in South Dakota know they can rely on the vast experience and skills of Johnson Janklow Abdallah attorneys for providing aggressive, effective and responsive legal counsel. Our attorneys have successfully represented insurance companies in many of the most significant personal injury and commercial litigation cases in the state.
Recognized Leaders
Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP, attorneys have earned recognition among legal professionals for taking leadership roles in their profession.
Staff credentials include:
- A former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota
- A partner named as South Dakota trial lawyer of the year
- A former president of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
- Several attorneys who served as federal appellate and district court law clerks
- Experienced South Dakota Business Contract Attorneys
We are committed to working with you and your company to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected. If you are engaged in a business dispute that has or may result in business litigation, contact one of our attorneys for more information or to schedule an appointment.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.
