James M. Cremer

James M. Cremer is a partner at Bantz, Gosch & Cremer in Aberdeen, South Dakota. His practice focuses on business law, banking law, real estate law, commercial law, and telecommunications. He advises clients on legal matters involving commercial activity, property, and financial relationships. His long career in private practice includes work on the legal issues businesses face when making decisions, managing obligations, and addressing disputes.

James earned a Bachelor of Science in 1974 after attending South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1977. During law school, he was managing editor of the South Dakota Law Review. After graduation, he clerked for Chief Judge Fred J. Nichol of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota.

James joined Bantz, Gosch & Cremer in 1978 and developed a practice centered on business, real estate, banking, commercial law, and telecommunications. His federal judicial clerkship gave him experience with legal analysis and court procedure early in his career. In private practice, his work involves issues that arise through business relationships, commercial transactions, financial arrangements, and property interests. These areas often require attention to the legal effect of agreements and obligations.

James M. Cremer served as a commissioner of the State Bar of South Dakota from 1981 to 1984 and chaired its Business, Banking and Corporation Committee from 1987 to 1989. He is admitted to South Dakota state and federal courts, the Eighth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His professional leadership and decades of experience support his work with businesses and other clients facing commercial legal questions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bantz, Gosch & Cremer, L.L.C.
• Commissioner, State Bar of South Dakota (1981-1984)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

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

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