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Credentials & Experience
Education
Summa Cum Laude, 2002)
Black Hills State University (B.S. Professional Accounting
Sterling Honors, 2005)
University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D.
Awards & Recognition
- 2026
Editor-in-Chief, South Dakota Law Review (Vol. 50)
- 2026
South Dakota School of Law Sterling Honors graduate
- 2026
USD School of Law Clerkship (South Dakota Supreme Court)
Professional Associations
State Bar of South Dakota
Pennington County Bar Association
Black Hills Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: EX-SD-00029
Jurisdiction: South Dakota
About George Nelson Law
George Nelson Law serves Lawrence County from its Rapid City, South Dakota base, providing divorce and family law representation to clients in Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish, and communities throughout this Black Hills county. Lawrence County — famous for the Deadwood gold rush, Wild Bill Hickok's legendary saloon shooting, and the only casino gambling permitted in South Dakota (since 1989) — presents unique family law circumstances including the division of gaming industry assets and the legacy of a mining and tourism economy.
Practice Areas
Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in South Dakota is $270/hour.
Location
South Dakota Divorce Resources
Court Forms & Filing Resources
Court forms, legal aid, self-help centers, and filing instructions for South Dakota divorce.
Statute Quick-Reference
Plain-language summaries of South Dakota divorce statutes with official citations.
Divorce Statistics
Divorce rates, costs, attorney availability, and trends in South Dakota.
Divorce Checklist
Step-by-step filing checklist with required documents for South Dakota divorce.
Who is the best divorce lawyer in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
George Nelson Law is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Lawrence County, South Dakota on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Lawrence County market, George Nelson Law has been personally vetted and selected to serve 26,047 residents navigating divorce in South Dakota. Their practice areas include Divorce, equitable distribution, custody and visitation, child support under South Dakota Child Support Guidelines, alimony, mining and gaming asset division, paternity, protection orders, post-judgment modifications.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Lawrence County, South Dakota?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in South Dakota is $270. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Lawrence County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Lawrence County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Lawrence County and the surrounding South Dakota courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Lawrence County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in South Dakota.
George Nelson Law serves Lawrence County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of South Dakota state law and local court requirements to every case.
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