Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Sturgis, SD
Strain Morman Law Firm has served clients in Sturgis, SD, and surrounding areas since 1906, offering dedicated legal representation across diverse practice areas. Our team of seasoned attorneys specializes in trial litigation, personal injury, estate planning, corporate law, and criminal defense, combining decades of collective experience with a client-centered approach. We prioritize personalized attention, ensuring each client receives tailored legal strategies that address immediate needs while anticipating future challenges. With a legacy rooted in professionalism and community service, we maintain a commitment to excellence in both local and national legal matters.Our practice emphasizes transparency, aggressive advocacy, and practical solutions, whether resolving complex business disputes or securing compensation for personal injuries. By fostering enduring client relationships, we deliver efficient, results-driven representation grounded in integrity and trust. Our attorneys, recognized for their expertise and courtroom success, continue to uphold the firm's century-old reputation for legal excellence and unwavering client support.
Services
Trial Litigation
Personal Injury
Business Transactional
Probate & Estate Planning
Real Estate
Tort Action
Criminal Defense
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of combined legal experience in diverse practice areas.
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention to every client's unique needs.
- Recognized excellence in trial litigation with numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts.
- We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Legacy of community service and professional leadership since 1906.
What people say
Excellent
Professional and prompt
Aggressive in pursuing cases
Knowledgeable in the field
Kept me informed
Services
Trial Litigation
Our trial litigation practice delivers strategic courtroom advocacy for civil and criminal cases, including business disputes, medical malpractice, and criminal defense. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys prepare every case for trial while pursuing optimal settlements. We represent clients in state and federal courts nationwide, leveraging proven strategies from over 100 jury trials to secure favorable verdicts.
Personal Injury
We handle personal injury cases resulting from motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, and assault, securing compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Our attorneys combine aggressive negotiation with trial readiness to maximize client recoveries. With multi-million-dollar verdicts in premises liability and catastrophic injury cases, we prioritize client recovery while managing complex legal processes.
Probate & Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create tailored solutions for wills, trusts, and probate administration, ensuring asset protection and legacy preservation. We guide clients through complex probate processes while minimizing disputes. With decades of experience in South Dakota estate law, we combine technical expertise with compassionate counsel to address both immediate and long-term client needs.
Business Transactional
We provide comprehensive corporate legal services including entity formation, contract drafting, and merger agreements. Our attorneys advise businesses on compliance, intellectual property, and real estate transactions. With deep local knowledge and national court experience, we deliver practical solutions for business formation, growth, and dispute resolution.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients in state and federal courts for charges ranging from DWI to capital offenses. We combine trial experience with strategic negotiations to achieve dismissals or reduced sentences. With a focus on constitutional rights protection, we handle complex cases including civil rights violations and high-stakes criminal litigation.
People
Michael Strain
Attorney
Recognized as South Dakota Trial Lawyer of the Year, Michael Strain has secured over $10 million in verdicts across 100+ jury trials. He specializes in civil rights, medical malpractice, and criminal defense, with nationwide practice in state and federal courts.
Questions
When should I take legal action after an accident?
In South Dakota, file personal injury lawsuits within three years, but act promptly to preserve evidence and credibility.
What constitutes a personal injury case?
Cases involving injuries from car accidents, premises liability, or assault caused by others' negligence qualify for compensation claims.
What are South Dakota's criminal law penalties?
First-degree murder may carry the death penalty; most other offenses involve fines, probation, or imprisonment.
Can I be charged with DWI without driving?
Yes, physical vehicle control while impaired can lead to DWI charges even without active driving.
What are the benefits of a living trust?
Living trusts avoid probate, allow asset management during incapacity, and enable direct beneficiary distributions after death.
