Larry A. Nelson

Larry A. Nelson is an associate with Frieberg, Nelson & Ask, L.L.P. in Canton, South Dakota. His practice focuses on Governmental Affairs, Lobbying, Municipal Law, and Public Utility Law. He also serves as City Attorney for Canton and has long worked with public entities and governmental processes. His practice centers on legal issues involving local government, regulation, public utilities, legislation, and administrative decision-making.

Larry earned a J.D. from the University of South Dakota in 1977 and a B.A. from the University of South Dakota in 1974. He was admitted to practice in South Dakota in 1977. His legal education and decades of public-law work provide a foundation for interpreting statutes, advising government clients, evaluating regulatory questions, and handling matters that require familiarity with state and local governmental structures.

Larry served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1987 to 1990 and was Assistant Minority Leader from 1989 to 1990. He has also worked as a lobbyist before the South Dakota Legislature since 2000 and has served on the South Dakota Department of Transportation Commission since 2017. These roles complement his municipal, public utility, governmental affairs, and legislative practice.

Larry A. Nelson brings long-standing experience in government, municipal law, public utilities, and legislative affairs to clients in South Dakota. Before becoming an associate at his current firm in 2022, he served as a partner there from 1990 through 2021 and previously practiced with Minnick, Nelson and McCulloch. His combined legal and public-service background supports practical guidance on matters involving public bodies, regulated issues, and governmental procedure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Frieberg, Nelson & Ask, L.L.P.
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Member, South Dakota Municipal Attorneys
• Member, South Dakota School Attorneys Association
• Assistant Minority Leader, South Dakota House of Representatives (1989-1990)
• Lobbyist, South Dakota Legislature (2000-Present)
• City Attorney, Canton

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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