Robert B. Frieberg

Robert B. Frieberg is an attorney with Frieberg, Nelson & Ask, LLP in Canton, South Dakota. His practice includes Professional Responsibility, Higher Education, and Estate Planning, supported by decades of legal and public-service experience. He has also served as a city attorney and in state education leadership, giving him substantial background in governmental decision-making, institutional issues, ethics, and the practical responsibilities lawyers and public bodies face.

Robert earned an LL.B., cum laude, from the University of South Dakota in 1961 and a B.A. from the University of South Dakota in 1957. He was admitted to practice in South Dakota in 1961. His long legal career has combined private practice with professional leadership and public service, providing a broad foundation for work involving legal ethics, educational institutions, estate planning, and matters connected to public administration.

Robert served as a city attorney during multiple periods and was president of the South Dakota State Board of Education from 1983 to 1988. He also served as president of the State Bar of South Dakota in 1985 and 1986 and has been affiliated with the American Bar Association and the National Association of College and University Attorneys. His background reflects sustained involvement with legal institutions and professional standards.

Robert B. Frieberg brings extensive experience to professional responsibility, higher education, and estate planning matters. His career includes private legal practice, municipal service, statewide education leadership, and bar leadership, giving him perspective on the obligations of attorneys, institutions, and public entities. He continues to be listed by his firm as a practicing attorney and contributes long-developed judgment to clients and organizations facing legal, ethical, planning, and governance questions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Frieberg, Nelson & Ask, L.L.P.
• President, State Bar of South Dakota (1985-1986)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys
• President, State Board of Education (1983-1988)
• Member, Phi Delta Phi

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Cum Laude
• University of South Dakota
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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