Sydney P. Boots
Sydney P. Boots
South Dakota Litigation Attorney
My Story
Sydney Boots is a civil litigation attorney at Davenport Evans, representing clients in disputes involving contracts, personal injury and wrongful death, property and zoning, insurance, and workers’ compensation. He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in South Dakota.
Sydney was born in Sioux Falls and spent the remainder of his childhood in Yankton, graduating from Yankton High School. He earned his B.A. from the University of Sioux Falls and his J.D. from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law.
During law school, Sydney served as vice president of the Moot Court Board, president of the R.D. Hurd Pro Bono Society, an admissions ambassador, and a mentor to first-year students. He interned at East River Legal Services and the Minnehaha County Public Defender’s Office.
Sydney clerked for the Second Judicial Circuit Court of South Dakota before joining the firm. He supported twelve trial judges through legal research, drafting decisions, and assisting with hearings and trials.
Outside of work, Sydney cherishes time with his wife, their family and friends, and their cat, Clea. He maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys watching sports and the arts. Sydney continues his life-long involvement in choral music singing with the Cathedral of St. Joseph choir.
Position: Associate
Direct: (605) 357-1218
Email: [email protected]
Practice Areas
Highlights
Davenport Evans Welcomes Sydney P. Boots
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of a new attorney, Sydney P. Boots, to the firm. Sydney Boots is a member of the Davenport Evans litigation section. His practice includes a wide variety of civil litigation. Claiming two...
Professional Experience
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
Associate: 2024 – present
Judicial Law Clerk, Second Judicial Circuit Court of South Dakota: 2023-2024
Education
University of Sioux Falls
(B.A., 2019)
University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law
(J.D., 2023)
Professional Memberships
State Bar of South Dakota
Second Circuit Bar Association
American Bar Association
Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network
Licensure
Admitted to Practice (State):
South Dakota, 2023
Admitted to Practice (Federal):
United States District Court, District of South Dakota, 2024
Accomplishments
Dean’s Leadership Award for Service
Access to Justice Pro Bono Award
Order of the Barristers
Protecting what you’ve built.
Phone Numbers
Direct: (605) 357-1218
Dehs: (605) 336-2880
Driving Directions
Davenport Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
206 West 14th Street
P.O. Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1030