Law Firm

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson and Ashmore, LLP

  • Business
  • Criminal Defense
  • Employment
506 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 2 offices

About Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson and Ashmore, LLP

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP is a respected South Dakota law firm recognized for delivering comprehensive legal services with a reputation built on experience, trust, and results. Serving Rapid City, Pierre, and the surrounding multi-state region for more than fifty years, the firm has become one of the largest and most well-known legal practices in western South Dakota. A commitment to professional excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic legal counsel defines the firm’s long-standing presence in the legal community.

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP provides a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and government entities. Practice areas include personal injury, business law, criminal defense, litigation, construction law, real estate law, agricultural law, employment law, estate planning, and workers’ compensation. Attorneys combine practical experience with legal knowledge to craft effective solutions tailored to each client’s unique legal needs and objectives.

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP has earned recognition for its strong litigation capabilities and its ability to represent clients in complex disputes across local, regional, and national levels. The firm represents public, private, and nonprofit organizations and advocates for individuals facing challenging legal matters. Thorough preparation, careful legal analysis, and strategic courtroom advocacy remain central to the firm’s approach.

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP also provides legal guidance to industries vital to the region’s economy, including construction, mining, energy, agriculture, and real estate development. Attorneys understand the unique regulatory and business challenges facing these industries and deliver practical legal solutions that support growth while minimizing risk.

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP continues a legacy established by its founding attorneys and strengthened by decades of dedicated legal service. Through experienced attorneys and knowledgeable support staff, the firm maintains a client-centered philosophy focused on responsive communication, dependable counsel, and high-quality representation designed to achieve meaningful and lasting legal outcomes.

Practice Areas

Business
  • General Counsel Services
  • Business Formation, Planning, And Succession
  • Nonprofit Formation, Planning, And Succession
  • Franchise Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Agricultural Law
  • Mining And Energy Law
  • Utility/Energy Law
  • Health Law
Criminal Defense
  • DUIs
  • Drug Charges
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Other Serious Crimes
Real Estate
  • Purchase/Sale
  • Development
  • Leasing/Landlord And Tenant
  • Financing/Lending
  • Disputes/Property Litigation
  • Planning And Zoning
  • Construction Law
Estate Planning And Probate
  • Wills, Trusts, Powers Of Attorney
  • Elder Law And Long Term Care Planning
  • Probate And Estate Administration
  • Charitable Planning
Employment Law
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Hostile Work Environment
  • Discrimination (Race, Sex, Disability, Age, Religion)
  • Retaliation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Overtime Compensation
  • Family And Medical Leave
  • Workers Compensation
  • Contracts
  • Employee Handbooks
Governmental, Administrative And Municipal Law
  • Governmental Liability And Civil Rights Defense
  • School Law
  • Telecommunications
  • Water Law
  • Taxation
  • Indian Law
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Contested Probate And Trust Litigation
  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Personal Injury
  • Insurance
  • Employment Law
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Malpractice
Personal Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Slip And Falls
  • Defective Products
  • Injuries Caused By Animals

Fees & Payment

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Our Attorneys

4

Office Locations

2
Main office

Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson and Ashmore, LLP

506 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Other office locations 1

Pierre

306 E Capitol Ave Suite #300, Pierre, SD 57501