Dylan R. Bakken

Dylan R. Bakken is an associate at Boyce Law Firm in Sioux Falls whose practice includes business transactions and formation, creditor rights, contracts, and real estate. Dylan focuses on helping clients organize business relationships, document transactions, address contractual issues, and protect financial and property interests. His approach emphasizes preparation, organization, and efficiency in matters that can affect a company’s operations, assets, obligations, and long-term planning.

Dylan graduated cum laude from the University of Saint Thomas in 2016 with a degree in business administration and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in May 2019. In law school, he served on the Nebraska Moot Court Executive Board and participated in the Children’s Justice Clinic. He was also a co-recipient of the Student Award for Outstanding Impact through Pro Bono Service.

While attending law school, Dylan worked for the University of Nebraska’s Office of Sponsored Programs, where he analyzed, negotiated, processed, and drafted contracts and grants. He interned with Boyce Law Firm during the summer of 2018 and joined the firm after graduation. That background in contract review and institutional transactions complements his work in business formation, creditor rights, commercial agreements, and real estate matters for private clients.

Dylan R. Bakken is currently on active military orders through 2026 and into 2027. Dylan’s legal background combines business education, contract work, advocacy training, pro bono service, and private-practice experience. His business and transactional practice is grounded in careful document preparation and organized problem solving, helping clients address ownership, contract, creditor, and real estate issues with attention to both legal requirements and practical business needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Boyce Law Firm LLP
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Member, South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
• Volunteer, South Dakota Teen Court Association
• Member, Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network
• Volunteer, IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
• First Lieutenant, South Dakota Army National Guard

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of Saint Thomas
  Degree in business administration

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