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Personal Injury and Death Cases
FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. has experience representing individuals in all types of personal injury cases. The firm has litigated wrongful death and injury cases involving a substantial variety of medical conditions and injuries caused by automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability (injuries caused by dangerous or hazardous conditions), defective or dangerous products, or other causes.
Product Liability
The attorneys of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. have extensive experience in the areas of strict liability, negligent manufacturing, negligent design, warranties and warning claims.
Motorcycle Cases
The attorneys of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. are experienced in handling many of the special needs that arise in motorcycle accident cases. Being familiar with the operation, maintenance, use and handling of this type of vehicle is an important asset in obtaining results for our clients.
Wrongful Death Cases
The attorneys of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. are experienced in successfully pursuing many types of wrongful death cases. These cases have involved drivers, passengers, pedestrians and victims of defective or dangerous products.
Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation in South Dakota is a legislatively mandated insurance program or system that provides medical and disability benefits for work-related injuries and diseases. An injured worker has certain statutory rights to benefits if injured on the job. In exchange for these rights, the injured worker legally forfeits the right to sue his employer directly for the work-related injury. This is referred to as the "exclusivity' doctrine. In the absence of some intentional act or conduct on the part of the employer, worker's compensation provides the exclusive rights or remedies for an injured worker.(TOP)
Business & Corporate Matters
FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. is actively involved in the representation of individuals and business entities in a wide variety of business affairs. We are experienced in formation of entities including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability entities. Our attorneys have experience in corporate management disputes, employment disputes, business litigation related to the same, franchise agreements, contract disputes, non-compete covenants, shareholder actions and securities matters. Our attorneys are skilled in dealing with the numerous challenges faced by business entities whether in the form of business counseling or actual trial and litigation of complex business disputes.(TOP)
Real Estate
The attorneys of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. possess the knowledge and expertise necessary to undertake all aspects of transactional and litigation issues surrounding real estate transactions. Our firm's experience includes sales and purchase agreements, easements, platting issues, quiet title matters, leases, evictions, mortgages, foreclosures, land development, land use and planning matters.(TOP)
Employment and Labor Law
The attorneys of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. represent businesses as well as employees in the employment and labor law arena. Matters handled include wrongful termination or discharge issues, wage claims, benefits claims, labor disputes, hiring practices issues, and discrimination cases.(TOP)
Family Law
Attorneys at FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. will provide aggressive and effective representation in divorce and other domestic or family law matters.(TOP)
Criminal Defense
FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. will accept criminal defense cases with emphasis on serious felony matters and white collar crimes (e.g. tax, racketeering or business related offenses).(TOP)
Probate, Wills & Estate Planning
The Lawyers of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. can provide all necessary legal services related to probating estates, drafting wills and trusts, and assisting clients with their estate planning needs.(TOP)
Intellectual Property Law
Whether questions of patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other area of "intellectual property" law, the Lawyers of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. are experienced in representing clients in their business needs related to these areas. Our services in these areas range from drafting simple protection documents to full scale, complex litigation and appeals.(TOP)
Gaming Law
South Dakota has authorized "limited" gaming in the city of Deadwood and also hosts video lottery on a statewide basis as well as Indian Gaming on reservation property. The Lawyers of FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. have been providing legal services in the gaming law arena since the inception of gaming over a decade ago. Our work has involved casino management issues, licensing matters, government and regulatory procedures, gaming device contracts, etc.(TOP)
Trials & Litigation
The attorneys at FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. have extensive experience with jury trials or trials to judges in both state and federal courts. Trial work is a large part of our business. The litigation process can be complex and demanding. Our attorneys aggressively and successfully pursue their clients' claims or defenses throughout the trial process.(TOP)
Appeals
FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. attorneys have successfully pursued as well as defended appeals of many cases in both state and federal courts. The appellate process requires dedication and experience not only in the knowledge of the law but especially in the presentation of the argument itself.(TOP)
Insurance Defense
FINCH BETTMANN MAKS & HOGUE, P.C. attorneys provide insurance defense for several insurance companies. This defense includes cases involving automobile, motorcycle and aircraft accidents, worker's compensation claims, premises liability claims, fire cases, errors and omissions claims against licensed professionals, and business related claims involving both real and personal property damage.(TOP)
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