Cole J. Romey

Cole J. Romey is an Estate Planning Lawyer and Associate Attorney at Hustead Law Office, P.C. in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He advises clients on trusts, estate plans, agriculture, civil litigation, real estate, business matters, and probate concerns. His background in a ranching community supports practical guidance for farmers, ranchers, families, and local businesses. He helps clients organize important affairs, protect property, and address disputes affecting their long-term plans.

Cole attended Chadron State College before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law. In 2019, his student comment examined federal grazing rights and legal challenges confronting South Dakota ranchers. His academic work strengthened his research, writing, statutory analysis, and understanding of agricultural and property law. He gained admission to practice in Nebraska in 2021, and later became licensed in several additional jurisdictions.

Cole served as a law clerk for South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine Kern after completing law school. His clerkship provided experience with appellate records, written arguments, judicial analysis, and the broader consequences of legal disputes. He applies that perspective when handling estate planning, trusts, agriculture, civil litigation, real estate, and business matters. He is admitted in South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Federal District Court, the Eighth Circuit, and the United States Tax Court.

Cole J. Romey combines estate planning knowledge with litigation, appellate, agricultural, and real estate experience. He helps clients prepare trusts and estate plans while considering property ownership, taxes, business interests, and family responsibilities. His multistate admissions support representation for clients whose legal concerns cross jurisdictional boundaries. He approaches each matter with detailed preparation, practical judgment, and an understanding of rural communities. His broad background helps clients protect assets, resolve disputes, and plan confidently for future transitions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Hustead Law Office, P.C.
• Member, South Dakota State Bar Association
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA)

Licensed State

• South Dakota
• Nebraska

Education

• University of South Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Chadron State College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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