Vincent A Purtell - Sioux Falls, SD
Attorney at Heidepriem, Purtell, Siegel & Hinrichs, LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Sioux Falls, SD
101 West 69th Street Suite 105A Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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Sioux Falls Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Vincent A. Purtell was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of South Dakota where he graduated in 1982. He went on to attend the University of South Dakota School of Law and attained his law degree in 1986.
After law school, Vince joined the Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith law firm as an associate attorney in the litigation section of the firm.
In 1990, he accepted a corporate counsel position with American Family Insurance Group in its Sioux Falls office. American Family's Sioux Falls branch office handled litigation in the entire state of South Dakota and portions of Minnesota and Iowa. While at American Family, Vince had an active litigation practice trying over fifty jury trials to verdict.
In 2010, he became a partner in the Johnson, Heidepriem & Abdallah law firm. Vince's practice is centered in the areas of trial work and civil litigation, including insurance defense, personal injury, products liability, and wrongful death.
Vince was selected to be included in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and has been listed as one of the top 24 litigation attorneys in the State of South Dakota by Benchmark Litigation.
Vince and his wife, Teresa, have three children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Nominated & Elected
- The Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Top 25 Litigation Attorneys in the State of South Dakota by Benchmark Litigation (2012)
- Named by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2013)
Education
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Legal Education
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University of South Dakota School of Law,
Vermillion,
South Dakota, 1986
J.D.
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University of South Dakota School of Law,
Vermillion,
South Dakota, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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University of South Dakota,
Vermillion,
South Dakota,
U.S.A., 1982
B.S.
Honors: Dean's List 1978-1982
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Major: Political/History
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University of South Dakota,
Vermillion,
South Dakota,
U.S.A., 1982
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Woods, Fuller, Shultz, & Smith, Associate Attorney, 1986 - 1990
- American Family Ins. Group, Senior Staff Attorney, 1990 - 2010
- South Dakota Circuit Court - First Circuit (Yankton, SD), Clerk, 1985 - 1986
Classes and Seminars
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"Insurance - Dealing with the Adjustor", South Dakota State Bar - Continuing Legal Education, 1994
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"Evaluating and Negotiating the Defense Way", South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association - The Mechanics of Automobile Litigation, 1998
- "Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Schmidt v. Clothier Settlements and Their Ramifications", South Dakota Insurance Law, 1999
Pro Bono Activities
- Lutheran Social Services Mentor Program
- Big Brother/Big Sister Program
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
Bar Admissions
- South Dakota, 1986
- Iowa, 1998
- U.S. District Court District of South Dakota, 1986
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1986
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- South Dakota Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
- Iowa Bar Association, 1998 - Present (Member)
- South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- Iowa Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- International Association of Defense Counsel (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Vincent A Purtell
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2016-2017My first experience with a lawyer and in my opinion I could not have done better with Perry Mason in my corner. I had 100% confidence in Vince from the git go and he never let me down. Whoever said you can't trust a lawyer never met Vincent Purtell. I not only would recommend Vince to friends and family, I honestly have.
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Contact
101 West 69th Street
Suite 105A
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone: 605-252-9277
Fax: 605-679-4379
Email: Send a message
Hours: M-F: 8am – 5pm
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