Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP is a distinguished law firm with a legacy dating back to 1889, providing comprehensive legal services from its offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, South Dakota. The firm stands out for its deep-rooted history, recognized leadership in legal service innovation, and a broad practice that spans corporate, family, civil litigation, employment, property, and estate law.
With a commitment to delivering commercial advantage to clients, the firm leverages extensive experience and integrated capabilities to handle complex legal matters. Their attorneys are skilled in both litigation and transactional work, serving a diverse clientele that includes individuals, families, businesses, brokers, lenders, and trustees. The firm is known for its solid court performance and ability to navigate South Dakota’s advantageous trust laws effectively.
Services Offered
- Corporate Law (incorporation, limited liability, shares, share buy-outs and transfers, corporation management, investor ownership, repayment)
- Family Law
- Civil Litigation (car accidents, breaches of contract, property disputes, contesting wills)
- Employment Law (discrimination claims, wrongful termination, compensation discrepancies)
- Property Law (property transactions, disputes, land acquisition, land development, condemnation, eminent domain for commercial and residential properties)
- Trusts and Estates (drafting wills and trusts, living trusts, asset protection trusts, generation skipping trusts, dynasty trusts, estate planning, trust and estate litigation, administration for trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries)
- General Practice Attorney Services
The firm serves clients in South Dakota and beyond, with notable achievements including attorneys honored as Outstanding Young Lawyer and included in the 30 Under 30 Class of 2024. Their team has successfully obtained “Not Guilty” verdicts and includes leadership such as the SD State Bar President for 2023-2024.
