The Experienced Attorneys of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole

Daniel K. Brendtro

Zimmer, Duncan & Cole
5000 S. Broadband Lane
Suite 107
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
605-361-9840

Dan is a native of rural Lennox, South Dakota. He fondly recalls his parents splitting their working time between teaching and farming, and involving their young children in every aspect of the family's purebred hog operation.

Dan attended O'Gorman High School, and then received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He attended law school at the University of South Dakota School of Law. He graduated 2nd in his class and received the distinction of Sterling Honors. He worked as a research assistant to the Hon. Robert Amundson, retired Supreme Court Justice, and served as vice-president of the Moot Court Board.

Dan started his private practice in 2005 with offices in Sioux Falls and Parker. Dan's litigation practice emphasizes commercial and general civil cases. He represents individuals, businesses, and companies large and small, from 1 to 1,000 employees. His caseload includes contested estates; personal injury; insurance disputes; claims practices and "bad faith" cases; business disputes; commercial evictions; and "bad house" cases. Dan regularly accepts cases from Spanish-speaking clients in the Sioux Falls area. He is a past-President of the Second Circuit Bar Association.

Dan lives in Sioux Falls with his wife and fellow O'G alum Jennifer (Lee) Brendtro, two high-energy "tweens", an exceptionally calm baby, an ever-evolving mix of fish and frogs, and a very loyal dog whose favorite past-time is car rides. Jen specializes in graphic and interior design. Dan remains an avid fan of Hoyas basketball, and serves as the Chair of the Georgetown Alumni Admissions Committee for North and South Dakota. His remaining free time is consumed by carpentry, running, hiking, reading, managing his fantasy football team, coaching, and playing cards.
He also writes a weekly column on legal issues for South Dakota newspapers. You can read past installments of Less Legalese, Please right here. If you want your local newspaper to carry the column, call us or tell your local editor.

Education:

B.S.F.S., Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service
J.D., University of South Dakota, School of Law

Professional Honors & Activities:

Past-President, 2nd Circuit Bar Association
Chair, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Committee, The Dakotas

Publications:

BOOKS
7 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Car Accident Case, 2011 (co-authored with Jeff Cole)
A Step-By-Step Guide to Will Contest Cases, 2011 (co-authored with Jeff Cole)

WEEKLY NEWSPAPER COLUMN
Less Legalese, Please

Reported Opinions:

NATT, Inc. v. MCI Communications, 2008 S.D. 45 (5-0 decision in favor of my client)

Buffalo Ridge Corporation v. Lamar Advertising, Inc., 2011 S.D. 4 (5-0 decision in favor of my client)

State v. Koch, 2012 S.D. ___ (pending)

Bar Admissions:

South Dakota

Court Admissions:

Eight Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal District Court, South Dakota
Bankruptcy Court, South Dakota

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Business Litigation

Evictions: Understanding the Basics of the Eviction Process

Auto Accident

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Business Litigation

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Criminal Defense

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Will Contest

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Personal Injury

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