Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Team in Belle Fourche, SD
Our firm has been serving the Northern Black Hills for over a century, providing legal expertise across diverse practice areas. Founded in a tradition of excellence, we combine deep local knowledge with specialized proficiency in real estate, business, environmental, and natural resources law. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, including leadership roles in esteemed legal organizations and landmark case representation.We prioritize client-centric solutions, ensuring personalized attention to complex legal matters impacting individuals, families, and businesses. With a legacy rooted in integrity and community service, we remain committed to delivering trusted legal counsel tailored to evolving client needs.
Services
Real Estate Law
Business Law
Environmental Law
Family Law
Elder Law
Agricultural Law
Municipal Law
Military Law
1031 Exchanges
Oil & Gas Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal experience in the Northern Black Hills
- Our attorneys specialize in complex real estate and natural resources law matters
- Three generations of attorneys maintain leadership roles in legal organizations
- Proven track record in landmark cases across South Dakota and Wyoming courts
- Local expertise with national-level legal acumen in oil, gas, and mining law
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate law practice handles ownership, development, and transactional matters involving residential and commercial properties. We assist clients with title disputes, zoning regulations, and complex property transfers. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel for land use issues affecting homeowners, developers, and agricultural operations throughout the Northern Black Hills.
Environmental Law
We offer comprehensive environmental law services covering regulatory compliance, water rights, and natural resource management. Our attorneys represent clients in mining, energy, and agricultural sectors regarding federal and state environmental regulations. We specialize in litigation and permitting for projects involving oil, gas, and mineral extraction in ecologically sensitive areas.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and domestic partnerships through litigation and mediation. We handle complex asset division and spousal support matters for agricultural families. Our attorneys serve as certified family law mediators for clients seeking alternative dispute resolution in Northern Black Hills communities.
Oil & Gas Law
We provide specialized legal representation for oil, gas, and mineral rights matters throughout the Northern Black Hills. Our services include lease negotiations, title opinions, and regulatory compliance for exploration companies. We have extensive experience resolving drilling rights disputes and mineral ownership claims in state and federal courts.
1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Our firm assists real estate investors with tax-deferred property exchanges under Section 1031 of the IRS code. We structure complex transactions involving agricultural land, commercial properties, and mineral rights across multiple states. Our attorneys ensure compliance with strict documentation requirements for reinvestment in like-kind properties.
People
Max Main
Associate Emeritus
Specializing in natural resources and environmental law for over 40 years, Max Main has served as President of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. His legal expertise includes water rights litigation and mineral rights transactions across Western states.
Dwight A. Gubbrud
Partner
Dwight Gubbrud focuses on real estate law and elder law matters, maintaining a multi-generational practice in Belle Fourche. He has represented businesses and individuals in commercial transactions and estate planning for over 30 years.
Kellen B. Willert
Partner
Kellen Willert practices family law and municipal law, serving as a certified family law mediator. He handles complex divorce cases involving agricultural assets and represents local governments in regulatory matters throughout Western South Dakota.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, environmental law, family law, oil & gas law, and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges with particular expertise in Northern Black Hills natural resources issues.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Our firm has continuously practiced in Belle Fourche since 1923, providing legal services across three generations of attorneys.
Do you handle cases outside South Dakota?
Our attorneys regularly handle cases in Wyoming and other Western states, particularly for oil, gas, and mineral rights matters affecting Northern Black Hills clients.
What makes your firm unique?
We combine generational local knowledge with national legal expertise in resource-based industries, maintaining leadership roles in mineral and environmental law organizations.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact our Belle Fourche office at (605) 892-2011 during regular business hours to schedule a consultation with our experienced attorneys.
