"There are a lot of lawyers in South Dakota. Why hire me and not someone else?

I grew up here in Sioux Falls. This is my hometown and my state. I do not have any intention of leaving.

My father worked at John Morrell & Company, a meat packing plant in Sioux Falls, and my mother was employed as a secretary for a home health care agency. They worked hard to help me get an education. I have not forgotten my roots.

I am a trial lawyer. I have a great deal of jury trial experience and am not afraid to try a case in front of a jury.

You need a lawyer that you can trust. The jury has to be able to trust your lawyer.

The only way you can find a lawyer that you trust is to interview lawyers for the privilege of providing you with legal representation.

Public opinion polls suggest that people do not trust lawyers. There are also many lawyers who are frustrated with the practice of law.

The thing that makes practicing law worthwhile for me is the idea of helping people resolve their legal problems. I feel fortunate that I am able to make a good living doing something which I find meaningful."