Russ Janklow
CONTACT RUSS DIRECTLY at russ@janklowabdallah.com or on his cell at 605-359-2021
Russ Janklow specializes in personal injury and civil litigation, wherein he has tried over 100 jury trials in South Dakota, including several appearances before the South Dakota Supreme Court. Russ has been distinguished as one of the top personal injury trial attorneys in South Dakota and has repeatedly been acknowledged by his peers for his personal approach, diverse skills and his outstanding accomplishments. A tenacious litigator, Russ is recognized annually by Best Lawyers in America, a recognition he’s received since 2010. He was also awarded the “2014 Lawyer of the Year” in Sioux Falls for plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation, an exceptional honor bestowed upon only one attorney in a chosen practice area based entirely on peer-review. Russ has also been repeatedly selected as a South Dakota “Super Lawyer” since 2007. Considered among the best in their profession, Super Lawyers represent the top 5% of the practicing attorneys in South Dakota.
Russ was born in Vermillion, South Dakota, but grew up most of his life in Pierre, South Dakota. He received his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Degree from Creighton University in 1985 and went on to receive his law degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1989.
After receiving his law degree he was a Law Clerk for the South Dakota First Judicial Circuit Court in Yankton, South Dakota from 1989 – 1990. In 1990 he joined the law firm of Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and continued his practice with the firm until 1995 when he joined the law firm of Johnson, Heidepriem, Janklow & Abdallah in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was a partner with the firm until September 1, 2008 when he left to join his father in the creation of Janklow Law Firm, Prof. L.L.C, where he remains the owner.
Russ has lectured at the USD School of Law and at several insurance and claims forums. He has successfully acted as a private mediator in over 250 mediation and arbitration cases since 2007 and has also been designated as an expert witness in cases of Worker's Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Legal Malpractice.
Call Russ directly on his cell at 605-359-2021 or by email at russ@janklowabdallah.com. It won't cost you anything to see if he can help.
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2002
- U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, 1991
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second and Eight Circuits, 1991
- South Dakota, 1990
Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School, South Bend, Indiana, 1989
- Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, 1985
Representative Cases
- National Farmers Union Property and Casualty v. Biesma, et al., 2013 WL 3542343 (D.S.D. 2013)
- Peterson v. RVS Line, L.L.C., No. 12-4185, 2013 WL 587365 (D.S.D. Feb. 13, 2013)
- Davis v. Dr. Pepper Snapple Groupe, Inc., Civ. 13-99, Hughes County (Department of Labor Decision awarding permanent total disability benefits was affirmed)
- Davis v. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., HF No. 93 2008.09 (Workers Compensation 2012)
- Voorhees v. Raven Industries, Inc. and Dakota Truck Underwriters, HF No. 162, 2011/12 (Worker's Compensation)
- Wheeler v. Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Nebraska, 2012 SD 83, 824 N.W.2d 102
- Nelson v. Ace Steel and Recycling, Inc., 842 F.Supp.2d 1182 (D.S.D. 2012)
- Fox Drywall & Plastering, Inc. v. Sioux Falls Construction Co., No. 12-4026, 2012 WL 1457183 (D.S.D. April 26, 2012
- Detmers v. Costner, 2012 S.D. 35 814 N.W.2d 146
- In re Certification of a Question of Law from United States District Court, District of South Dakota, Southern Division, 2010 SD 16, 779 N.W.2d 158
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2010 WL 3294728 (D.S.D. Aug. 20, 2010)
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2010 WL 3489068 (D.S.D. Aug. 17, 2010)
- Tibbetts v. United of Omaha Life Ins. Co., No. 08-4197, 2009 WL 5083573 (D.S.D. Dec. 18, 2009)
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2009 WL 4847086 (D.S.D. Dec. 9, 2009)
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2009 WL 6830618 (D.S.D. Dec. 8, 2009)
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2009 WL 3188414 (D.S.D. Aug. 11, 2009)
- Kooima v. Zacklift Intern., Inc., No. 01-4078, 2009 WL 1913252 (D.S.D. July 1, 2009)
- Gronseth v. Chester Rural Fire Portection Dist., No. 07-4163, 2009 WL 983130 (D.S.D. April 9, 2009)
- Supreme Pork, Inc. v. Master Blaster, Inc., 2009 SD 20, 764 N.W.2d 474
- Ogalala Sioux Tribe v. C & W Enterprises, Inc., 607 F.Supp.2d 1069 (D.S.D. 2009)
- Ogalala Sioux Tribe v. C & W Enterprises, Inc., No. 07-5024, 2009 WL 803625 (D.S.D. March 25, 2009)
- Truman v. Griese, 2009 SD 8, 762 N.W.2d 75
- American Family Mut. Ins. Co. v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co., 2008 SD 106, 757 N.W.2d 584
- Oglala Sioux Tribe v. C & W Enterprises, Inc., 542 F.3d 224 (8th Cir. 2008)
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2008 WL 4065816 (D.S.D. Aug. 27, 2008)
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2008 WL 2787947 (D.S.D. July 16, 2008)
- DeNeui v. Wellman, No. 07-4172, 2008 WL 2330953 (D.S.D. June 5, 2008)
- Oglala Sioux Tribe v. C & W Enterprises, Inc., 516 F.Supp.2d 1044 (D.S.D. 2007)
- Oglala Sioux Tribe v. C & W Enterprises, Inc., 516 F.Supp.2d 1039 (D.S.D. 2007)
- Ogalala Sioux Tribe v. C & W Enterprises, Inc., 487 F.3d 1129 (8th Cir. 2007)
- VanSteenwyk v. Baumgarnter Trees and Landscaping, 2007 SD 36, 731 N.W.2d 214
- Jones v. Swanson, 241 F.R.D. 625 (D.S.D. 2007)
- Orth v. Stoebner & Permann Const., Inc., 2006 SD 99, 724 N.W.2d 586
- Horn v. Dakota Pork, 2006 SD 5, 709 N.W.2d 38
- Dan Nelson Automotive Inc. v. Viken, 2005 SD 109, 706 N.W.2d 239
- Pinchas v. U.S. Deaf Sports Federation, No. 05-4024, 2005 WL 2837512 (D.S.D. Oct. 27, 2005)
- Dakota Communications Solutions, Inc. v. Energy America, LLC, No. 03-4129, 2005 WL 2318968 (D.S.D. Sept. 21, 2005)
- Lindholm v. Hassan, 369 F.Supp.2d 1104 (D.S.D. 2005)
- Wells v. Howe Heating & Plumbing, Inc., 2004 SD 37, 677 N.W.2d 586
- Arnott v. Mataya, 995 F.2d 121 (8th Cir. 2003)
- Jones v. Swanson, 341 F. 3d 723 (8th Cir. 2003)
- Olson v. Tamper, No. 00-4235, 2003 WL 25681236 (D.S.D. March 26, 2003)
- In re Estate of Heibult, 2002 SD 128, 653 N.W.2d 101
- Kooima v. Zacklift Intern., Inc., No. 01-4078, 2002 WL 34458064 (D.S.D. Aug. 22, 2002)
- Kooima v. Zacklift Intern., Inc., 209 F.R.D. 444 (D.S.D. 2002)
- Tri County Landfill Ass’n., Inc. v. Brule County, 2002 SD 32, 641 N.W.2d 147
- St. Paul Fire and Marine Ins. Co. v. Engelmann, 2002 SD 8, 639 N.W.2d 192
- Lau v. Behr Heat Transfer System, Inc., 150 F.Supp.2d 1017 (D.S.D. 2001)
- Tri County Landfill Ass’n., Inc. v. Brule County, 2000 SD 148, 619 N.W.2d 663
- Hoekman v. Nelson, 2000 SD 99, 614 N.W.2d 821
- Martinmaas v. Engelmann, 2000 SD 85, 612 N.W.2d 600
- Fjellestad v. Pizza Hut of America, Inc., 188 F. 3d 944 (8th Cir. 1999)
- Calvello v. Yankton Sioux Tribe, 1998 SD 107, 584 N.W. 2d 108
- Dillon v. Yankton Sioux Tribe Housing Authority, 144 F.3d 581 (8th Cir. 1998)
- Penney v. Praxair, Inc., 116 F.3d 330 (8th Cir. 1997)
- Goepfert v. Filler, 1997 SD 56, 563 N.W.2d 140
- Abdo v. Fort Randall Casino, 957 F.Suppl.1111 (D.S.D. 1997)
- Jack Rabbit Lines, Inc. v. Neoplan Coach Sales, Inc., 1996 SD 80, 551 N.W.2d 18
- Calvello v. Yankton Sioux Tribe, 899 F.Supp 431 (D.S.D. 1995)
- American Family Mut. Ins. Co. v. Elliot, 523 N.W.2d 100 (S.D. 1994)
- Parsons v. Parsons, 490 N.W.2d 733 (S.D. 1992)
