Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Aberdeen, SD
Established in 1918, Siegel Barnett & Schutz is one of South Dakota's oldest and most respected law firms. Our attorneys provide skilled representation across diverse legal areas, including agricultural law, litigation, real estate, and employment law. With a legacy of excellence spanning nearly a century, we combine deep experience with practical counsel to serve individuals, businesses, and public entities. Our team includes licensed professionals in multiple states, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions for complex regional and national matters.Committed to client success, we prioritize alternative dispute resolution while maintaining vigorous courtroom advocacy when necessary. Our attorneys actively contribute to professional organizations and community initiatives, reflecting our dedication to both the legal profession and the communities we serve.
Services
Agricultural Law
Creditors Rights
Employment Law
Litigation
Real Estate
Criminal Law
Family Law
Mediation Services
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 100 years of legal experience in South Dakota.
- Our attorneys specialize in diverse practice areas including agricultural and employment law.
- We combine courtroom excellence with alternative dispute resolution strategies.
- Our team includes multi-state licensed professionals for regional and national cases.
- We maintain active leadership roles in legal and community organizations.
Services
Agricultural Law
Our agricultural law practice provides comprehensive legal solutions for farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses. We handle farm entity formation, land use disputes, pesticide liability, and compliance with agricultural regulations. Our attorneys combine deep industry knowledge with litigation expertise to protect family farms and resolve complex agricultural conflicts.
Creditors Rights
We represent creditors in collection matters, bankruptcy proceedings, and asset repossession cases. Our services include enforcing security interests, handling assignments for creditors, and pursuing foreign judgment enforcement. We focus on minimizing financial losses through strategic legal action and negotiation.
Employment Law
Our employment law practice covers discrimination claims, contract disputes, and workplace policy development. We assist employers with compliance, non-compete agreements, and defense against wrongful termination allegations. Our goal is to help businesses maintain legally sound employment practices while resolving disputes efficiently.
Civil Litigation
We provide aggressive courtroom advocacy and strategic dispute resolution for civil cases. Our litigation team handles contract disputes, personal injury claims, and professional liability matters. With experience in state and federal courts, we combine trial readiness with settlement negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate services include property transactions, zoning compliance, and land use disputes. We assist with agricultural leases, environmental regulations, and title disputes. Whether handling residential sales or complex commercial developments, we ensure legally sound real estate transactions.
People
Jeffrey T. Sveen
Attorney
Specializing in agricultural law and litigation, Jeffrey T. Sveen provides strategic legal counsel for farming operations and complex disputes. With extensive courtroom experience, he represents clients in land use conflicts and agribusiness matters.
Joseph P. Barnett
Attorney
Joseph P. Barnett focuses on creditors' rights and real estate law. He assists businesses with debt recovery, foreclosure proceedings, and property transactions. His practice emphasizes protecting client assets through proactive legal strategies.
Rodrick L. Tobin
Attorney
Rodrick L. Tobin specializes in employment law and litigation. He advises employers on compliance, handles discrimination claims, and represents clients in workplace disputes. His approach balances preventive counsel with strong courtroom advocacy.
Reed Rasmussen
Attorney
Reed Rasmussen practices in litigation and business law. He represents clients in commercial disputes, contract negotiations, and corporate governance matters. His experience spans both trial advocacy and transactional legal solutions.
Jeremy Lund
Attorney
Jeremy Lund focuses on civil litigation and appellate practice. He handles complex legal disputes across multiple jurisdictions, emphasizing thorough case preparation and persuasive legal argumentation in both trial and appellate courts.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in agricultural law, creditors' rights, employment law, civil litigation, real estate, criminal law, family law, and mediation services.
Do you handle agricultural legal matters?
Yes, we provide comprehensive agricultural law services including farm entity formation, land use disputes, and compliance with agricultural regulations.
Can you represent clients in multiple states?
Our attorneys are licensed in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Alaska, and we associate with out-of-state counsel when needed.
What approach do you take for dispute resolution?
We prioritize alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation but maintain strong courtroom advocacy skills when litigation is necessary.
How do you support local businesses?
We assist businesses with contracts, employment issues, debt recovery, and regulatory compliance, combining legal expertise with understanding of local market needs.
