Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Aberdeen SD
Founded in 1963, Bantz Gosch & Cremer has established itself as a trusted legal practice serving South Dakota and North Dakota. Our team of ten attorneys brings decades of combined experience in delivering strategic legal solutions for businesses and individuals. We maintain a client-centered philosophy that blends big-firm expertise with small-firm responsiveness, focusing on practical approaches to complex legal challenges. Our attorneys hold deep knowledge across banking law, business litigation, criminal defense, and family law matters while demonstrating unwavering commitment to personalized service.The firm's enduring reputation as effective trial lawyers stems from our founders' legacy of community service and client advocacy that continues through each new generation of legal professionals we welcome. Our historic office space in downtown Aberdeen reflects our respect for tradition while maintaining modern capabilities to serve contemporary legal needs.
Services
Banking Law
Business Law
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Estate Planning
Insurance Law
Personal Injury
Social Security Disability
Workers Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We have maintained a reputation as effective trial lawyers since 1963
- Our attorneys hold extensive experience across multiple legal disciplines
- We combine big-firm expertise with personalized small-firm service
- Our historic office maintains modern capabilities while honoring tradition
- We demonstrate deep knowledge of regional legal frameworks in SD & ND
What people say
Strong legal expertise
Personalized service
Successful case outcomes
Responsive communication
Thorough preparation
Services
Banking Law
We represent financial institutions in commercial lending, mortgage transactions, and regulatory compliance matters. Our attorneys handle complex loan structuring, lender liability issues, and banking litigation across South Dakota and North Dakota. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of financial regulations and proven track record in resolving banking disputes.
Criminal Defense
Our defense team protects clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges including DUI, drug offenses, and white-collar crimes. We employ strategic defense approaches backed by decades of courtroom experience while maintaining presumption of innocence principles. Services include pre-trial negotiations, trial representation, and appeal processes across state and federal jurisdictions.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and adoption cases with sensitivity to emotional complexities. Our approach prioritizes amicable resolutions through mediation while maintaining litigation capabilities. Services include parenting plans, child support modifications, and protective order assistance across South Dakota and North Dakota jurisdictions.
Estate Planning
Our attorneys create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents to manage assets during incapacity and after death. We help clients avoid probate, plan for minor children, and implement tax-efficient transfer strategies while ensuring compliance with regional legal requirements.
Business Law
We advise businesses on formation, contracts, and transactional matters from startup to exit strategies. Services include entity selection, merger agreements, and dispute resolution with emphasis on practical solutions. Our team handles commercial leases, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries.
People
Kennith L. Gosch
Senior Partner
With over 50 years of legal experience, Mr. Gosch specializes in banking law and business litigation. He joined the firm in 1972 and maintains active trial practice while mentoring junior attorneys in commercial law matters.
James M. Cremer
Partner
Practicing since 1978, Mr. Cremer focuses on family law and estate planning. He brings extensive courtroom experience to complex divorce proceedings and specializes in creating customized estate solutions for high-net-worth clients.
Rory P. King
Partner
A 2002 graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law, Mr. King specializes in criminal defense and civil litigation. He represents clients in state and federal courts across a range of criminal charges and business disputes.
Greg L. Peterson
Partner
Practicing since 1981, Mr. Peterson serves as lead counsel in commercial litigation and insurance defense cases. He provides strategic guidance in complex business disputes while maintaining active involvement in community legal education initiatives.
Melissa E. Neville
Partner
Specializing in family law since joining the firm in 2002, Ms. Neville focuses on child custody matters and adoption cases. She advocates for clients through mediation and litigation while prioritizing children's best interests in all proceedings.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in South Dakota and North Dakota with attorney licensing in both states.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
Our core specialties include banking law, business litigation, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our team includes attorneys with 20+ years of experience, offering combined legal expertise across multiple disciplines.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and determine the best course of action.
Can you handle complex legal matters?
Yes, our attorneys have successfully managed complex cases in commercial litigation, criminal defense, and corporate transactions.
How do you approach client communication?
We prioritize clear, timely communication while keeping clients informed throughout the legal process.
