Robin L. Zephier

Robin L. Zephier is an attorney at Zephier & LaFleur, P.C. in Rapid City. His practice includes civil litigation and appeals in tribal, state, and federal courts, along with Indian and Tribal Law matters. He also handles personal injury, bad faith and insurance fraud or misrepresentation claims, consumer protection, fraud and deceit, and environmental concerns. His work focuses on representing individuals and communities in disputes that require careful litigation strategy and familiarity with multiple court systems.

Robin earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota and a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law. His business education and legal training provide a foundation for litigation involving personal injury, insurance disputes, consumer issues, property concerns, and Tribal Law. The combination supports his ability to analyze financial and legal questions, develop claims, evaluate defenses, and present matters in state, federal, and tribal forums with a clear understanding of procedural differences.

Robin practiced with the Pennington County Public Defender’s Office from 1989 to 1994 and later worked with the Abourezk Law Office. He formed Abourezk & Zephier in 2000 and later became part of Zephier & LaFleur, P.C. His experience includes trials, appeals, and litigation across several jurisdictions. He has handled civil disputes, insurance-related claims, consumer protection matters, personal injury cases, and Indian and Tribal Law issues, giving him a broad litigation background for complex conflicts.

Robin L. Zephier is admitted in South Dakota and Colorado and before several federal and tribal courts. His professional involvement includes the South Dakota State Bar, the United States Supreme Court Bar, and multiple tribal court admissions. He has served with organizations connected to legal advocacy, community service, and environmental concerns. His long litigation career supports clients who need experienced representation in civil disputes, appeals, personal injury claims, insurance matters, and cases involving tribal or federal legal issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Zephier & LaFleur, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of South Dakota

Licensed State

• South Dakota

Education

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

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