Yankton, SD

Steve L. Pier

Steve L. Pier received his undergraduate degree from South Dakota State University in 1975 and his Juris Doctor in 1981 from the University of South Dakota. He has practiced law in Yankton since 1983, taking over an active litigation and estate planning practice. He served as Yankton County Deputy State Attorney from 1985-1990 and as the attorney for the City of Hartington, Nebraska since 2006. His practice areas include General Civil Trial Practice, Personal Injury, Death Cases, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. He has extensive trial experience, including obtaining million-dollar results for clients.

Nicole Brandt

Nicole Brandt obtained her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Accounting from Mount Marty in 2014. She received her Master of Public Accountancy and Law Degrees from the University of South Dakota in 2017. She joined the firm in April 2018. Her practice areas include criminal defense, family law, business law, tax law, property law, and estate planning.

Thomas P. Reynolds

Thomas P. Reynolds graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2009 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and received his Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 2013. He graduated with honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2013. He served as a law clerk for the First Judicial Circuit of South Dakota before joining the firm in August 2014 and becoming a partner in January 2019. His practice areas include estate planning, probate, business law, property law, criminal and civil litigation.

Craig A. Kennedy

Craig A. Kennedy graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1973 and from the USD School of Law in 1976. After serving as a U.S. District Court Law Clerk, he began practice in Yankton in 1977. He was elected Yankton County State’s Attorney from 1985 to 1992 and has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for South Dakota since 2000. His practice focuses on civil lawsuits, criminal defense, health law, contracts, business formation, management, sale and acquisition, real estate issues, and administrative law. He has tried cases in state and federal courts and argued before the South Dakota Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Kevin J. Loftus

Kevin J. Loftus received his undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Morningside College. He worked in clinical laboratory services for 14 years before earning his Juris Doctor in 2001 from the University of South Dakota. He has been a member of the South Dakota Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, and Iowa Bar Association since 2006. Following law school, he served as a law clerk for the First Judicial District of South Dakota. His practice areas include civil litigation, family law, criminal defense, probate, and estate planning.

Beau C. Barrett

Beau joined the Den Herder Law Firm in 2019 with several years of experience practicing in a variety of civil litigation matters, real estate transactions, and debtor-creditor negotiations. Beau serves as the municipal attorney for several South Dakota towns including Gayville, Lesterville, Mission Hill, Volin, and Wagner. Beau graduated from the University of South Dakota Law School in 2014. During law school Beau served as Lead Articles Editor for the South Dakota Law Review and was a member of the Trial Team. Beau has been a member of the South Dakota Bar Association since 2014 and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota which includes the United States Bankruptcy Court. Beau and his family moved to Yankton in 2014. They enjoy camping and spending time at Lewis and Clark Lake. Beau is committed to community service having served on the Board of the Yankton Area Arts Association and on the Board of Governors of the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.

Lindsay J. Hovden

Lindsay graduated cum laude from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor of science degree in Recreation Management. She then attended the University of South Dakota School of Law, graduating with highest distinction and being named a member of the Sterling Honor Society. While attending law school, Lindsay was a published editor of the South Dakota Law Review. After law school, Lindsay served as a law clerk for the Second Judicial Circuit Court. She then spent a year serving the needs of under served clients as a staff attorney with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services before establishing her private practice in Yankton. Lindsay has been a member of the South Dakota Bar Association since 2006 and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota. In her free time Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and their three children. She also contributes her time and talents to many nonprofit and community organizations. Since moving to Yankton in 2007, Lindsay has served on the board of directors for United Way of Greater Yankton, 100 Women of Yankton, River City Domestic Violence Center, Heartland Psychological Associates, and the Yankton Library Foundation. She has also volunteered with Big Friend Little Friend, Yankton Special Olympics, and the Boys and Girls Club. She is also a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.