Danielle Ihler

Danielle Ihler is an attorney at Legacy Law Firm, P.C. in Sioux Falls who practices in estate planning, elder law, business planning, and employment law. Danielle works with clients ranging from young families to retirees and high-net-worth individuals. She focuses on proactive planning, helping clients organize comprehensive estate plans, protect assets, address tax concerns, and take practical steps intended to prevent avoidable problems for families and businesses.

Danielle earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Biology and a Master of Science Degree in Health Administration from the University of South Dakota. She later earned a J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law and an Employment Law Certificate from Cornell University. In law school, she served on the Alternative Disputes Resolution Board, strengthening her skills in negotiation and dispute resolution.

Before becoming an attorney, Danielle worked in healthcare settings, including nursing homes and the South Dakota Human Services Center, and later served as Legacy Law Firm’s Elder Care Coordinator. That background informs her elder-law and estate-planning work. She assists individuals and families with customized estate plans and works with high-net-worth clients on asset protection and tax planning, while also helping clients connect with appropriate advisors and resources.

Danielle Ihler is admitted to practice in South Dakota and Nebraska and is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council. Danielle’s healthcare background, legal training, and planning focus support a practical approach to estate and elder-law matters. Her work is centered on helping clients make organized decisions before a crisis and preserving options for families, businesses, and future generations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Legacy Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Sioux Falls Estate Planning Council

Licensed State

• South Dakota
• Nebraska

Education

• University of South Dakota, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Dakota
  Master of Science (MS)
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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