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✨ About
About Eric Schlimgen
Eric Schlimgen, a Black Hills native has been practicing since 2016 with measurable success. He prides himself on a deep tradition of excellence, ensuring only the highest quality service. Eric understands the challenges and pressure that comes with every case and is here for you, every step of the way.
Dependable, calm, and well spoken, Eric approaches each new case with the attention it needs. Get in touch with him today.
During law school Eric was active on the Moot Court and Trial Team competing in several nation-wide tournaments. While at the University of South Dakota he also obtained a Masters of Public Administration and started a food recovery program which provides weekly meals to the Vermillion food pantry. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking, playing guitar and volunteering.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Personal Injury
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Landlord Tenant
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Cannabis & Marijuana Law
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Collections
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Domestic Violence
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
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Divorce
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Family Law
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
University of South Dakota
M.A. (2016)
Masters of Public Administration
University of South Dakota
B.A. (2013)
Political Science / Criminal Justice
University of South Dakota School of Law
J.D. (2013)
📋 Bar Admissions
State Bar of South Dakota # 4776
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Wyoming State Bar
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Pennington County Bar Association
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Rapid City Arts Council
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💼 Professional Experience
Owner
Schlimgen Law Firm 2020 - Current
Associate Attorney
Clayborne, Loos & Sabers 2017 - 2020
Law Clerk
Unified Judicial System Fourth Judicial Circuit 2016 - 2017
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AV Preeminent Rating
martindale-Hubbel
Client Champion Platinum
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Top 10 Family Law Lawyers in South Dakota Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Young Lawyer of the Year
State Bar of South Dakota
Client Champion Platinum
martindale-Hubbel
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement
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40 under 40 Criminal Defense
National Trial Lawyers Inc
Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement
Martindale-Hubbell
Pro Bono Service Award
South Dakota State Bar & Access to Justice, Inc
30 under 30
University of South Dakota
2018 Pro Bono Service Award
South Dakota State Bar & Access to Justice, Inc
Annual Trust & Wills/Estate Planning Essay Winner
Costello Porter Law Firm
📚 Publications
- “WHAT’S IN A NAME ANYWAY?”: REEVALUATING SOUTH DAKOTA’S CANNABIS STATUTORY SCHEME, South Dakota Law Review, Volume 63 Issue I, 2018