Laura Beatch

Laura Beatch is an associate attorney with Kading, Kunstle & Goodhope Law Firm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her practice includes Business Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, and General Civil Practice law. Laura has been connected with the firm since high school, later interning while in college and joining as an attorney after completing law school. She assists clients with business, planning, and civil matters and is licensed to practice in South Dakota and Minnesota.

Laura earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Augustana University and her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of South Dakota School of Law. While in law school, she received three C.A.L.I. awards for excellence in Criminal Procedure, Business Associations, and Children and the Law. She also served as Vice President of the R.D. Hurd Volunteer Society and participated in the trial team competition organized by the American Association for Justice, building experience in legal analysis and advocacy.

Laura’s current services include business law, wills, trusts and estates, estate planning, and general civil practice. Her long history with the firm gives her familiarity with its client service approach and the types of legal issues handled by the practice. Her law school work in business associations, criminal procedure, children and the law, volunteer service, and trial advocacy also provides a varied foundation for counseling clients, preparing legal documents, and addressing civil matters that may require negotiation or litigation awareness.

Laura has been recognized by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as a Top 10 Attorneys Under 40. Her professional background combines business and estate planning work with general civil practice, supported by academic recognition and practical training. Laura Beatch helps clients address legal needs involving businesses, wills, trusts, estates, and civil matters with careful preparation and a straightforward approach to understanding the legal issues, documents, and decisions involved.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kading, Kunstle & Goodhope, LLP
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• South Dakota
• Minnesota

Education

• University of South Dakota School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Augustana University
  Bachelor’s Degree

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