Jessica L. Larson - Rapid City, SD
Attorney at Beardsley, Jensen & Lee
Personal Injury Lawyers in Rapid City, SD
4200 Beach Dr. Suite #3 Rapid City, SD 57702
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17
Years
Experience
Rapid City Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 10/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Business Law
- Insurance Defense
- Real Estate Law
Attorney Information
Overview
After growing up in the Black Hills, Jessica knew she wanted to live and practice law in the area. She joined the firm as an associate in 2009 and became a partner in 2017.
Jessica was born and raised in Deadwood, South Dakota. She obtained a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in human resource management from Black Hills State University in 2005. She went on to graduate from the University of South Dakota School of Law, receiving her Juris doctorate in 2008. While in law school, she served as the school’s American Bar Association Representative for two years, was the Editor-in-Chief for the Great Plains Natural Resources Journal, participated in the Pace Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, and was a member of the USD Trial Team. After graduation, Jessica was a judicial law clerk for the Third Judicial Circuit of South Dakota for one year.
Jessica focuses her practice on litigation, business law, and real estate law. She works with her clients and provides assistance, guidance, and tools to help them reach their goals.
For the past several years, Jessica has been a member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee for the State Bar of South Dakota. She is also an active member of the Pennington County Bar Association.
Jessica is active in the community and has been a member of the Zonta Club of the Black Hills since 2010, serving as the President in 2016-2017. She was also a member of the Youth & Family Services Head Start Policy Council for three years. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, and traveling.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell, 2024
Other Sources of Feedback About Jessica L. Larson
Included on the 2021 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota, 2008
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: American Bar Association Representative
Honors: Pace Environmental Law Moot Court Competition
Honors: USD Trial Team, Member
Law Journal: Great Plains Natural Resources Journal, Editor-in-Chief
Non Legal Education
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Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota, 2005
B.S.
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, since 2017
Past Positions
- Third Circuit Law Clerk, South Dakota Unified Judicial System, 2008 - 2009
- Associate, Beardsley, Jensen & Lee, Prof. LLC, 2009 - 2017
Pro Bono Activities
- Zonta Club of the Black Hills
- Rapid City Young Professionals Group
- Youth & Family Services Head Start Policy Council
- Youth and Family Services Kid’s Fair Volunteer
- Seventh Circuit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Board of Directors
Representative Cases
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Papousek v. De Smet Farm Mut. Ins. Co. of South Dakota, 883 N.W.2d 503 (S.D. 2016)
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Johnson v. Hayman & Associates, Inc., 867 N.W.2d 698 (S.D. 2015)
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Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. v. Zellmer, 865 N.W.2d 451 (S.D. 2015)
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Lowe v. City of Hot Springs and Pete Lien & Sons, Inc., 859 N.W.2d 612 (S.D. 2015)
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Poeppel v. Lester, 827 N.W.2d 580 (S.D. 2013)
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Walter v. Fuks, 820 N.W.2d 761 (S.D. 2012)
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Robinson v. Ewalt, 808 N.W.2d 123 (S.D. 2012)
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De Smet Insurance Co. of South Dakota v. Pourier, 802 N.W.2d 447 (S.D. 2011)
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Geidel v. De Smet Farm Mut. Ins. Co. of South Dakota, 926 N.W.2d 478 (S.D. 2019)
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Garrido v. Team Auto Sales, Inc., 913 N.W.2d 95 (S.D. 2018)
Published Works
Articles
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Rapanos v. United States: Asserting Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Must now be Decided on a Case-by-Case Basis, 11 GPNRJ 41
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Massachusetts v. EPA: The Supreme Court Delivers a Much Needed Breath of Fresh Air, 12 GPNRJ 58
Bar Admissions
- South Dakota, 2009
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of South Dakota
- Pennington County Bar Association
- South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
- Continuing Legal Education Committee, State Bar of South Dakota
- American Bar Association
- Natural Resources and Environmental Law Committee, State Bar of South Dakota
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Contact
4200 Beach Dr.
Suite #3
Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone Number: 605-939-3630
Fax Number: 605-721-2801
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am to 5pm
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