Verne Goodsell

Goodsell Oviatt Law Firm

Rapid City, SD

51+ Years Experience

Licensed in 6 States

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About Verne

Mention a 45.5 million-dollar verdict, million-dollar settlements, professional and community awards and positions, and Verne Goodsell’s name will readily register. Concentrating on Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury, Birth Trauma, and Medical Malpractice, Verne has a wealth of experience and expertise which has resulted in significant verdicts and settlements. If you need representation to assist with a catastrophic problem and want the playing field leveled, Verne is prepared to do the job.

Licensed States

South Dakota United States District Court for South Dakota United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Supreme Court of the United States Various Tribal Courts

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence

Washburn University School of Law

Master of Science in Education

Northern State College

Bachelor of Science in Education

Northern State College

Associate in Arts

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers

Great Plains Super Lawyers · 2007

Best Lawyers in America

Bet-the-Company Litigation · 2006

Best Lawyers in America

Banking and Finance Litigation · 2006

Best Lawyers in America

Construction Litigation · 2006

Best Lawyers in America

Intellectual Property Litigation · 2006

Professional Associations

The State Bar of South DakotaDakota Plains Legal ServicesSouth Dakota Equal Justice CommissionSouth Dakota Trial Lawyers AssociationAmerican Association for JusticeAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Board of Trial AdvocatesPennington County Bar AssociationSouth Dakota State Commission of Engineering, Architectural and Land Surveying ExaminersFederation of Associations of Regulatory BoardsCAMA (Cooperative Association of Malpractice Attorneys)TAOS Injury Attorneys