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Davenport Evans Celebrates 80th Anniversary, 80 Gifts to 12 Nonprofits
Davenport Evans Law Firm celebrated our 80th Anniversary in 2019. To mark the occasion, we embarked on a journey of giving back, donating 80 items each from the wish lists of 12 local nonprofits, representing the 12 months of the year. Here are the nonprofits who...
Davenport Evans Announces New Partner Reece Almond
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP is pleased to announce that Reece M. Almond has become a partner in the firm. Reece M. Almond, JD, is a member of the firm’s litigation section, having joined the firm in 2014. His practice is primarily focused on commercial...
Happy Retirement, Dee Steilen
Davenport Evans gathered today to wish Dee Steilen a Happy Retirement, and to thank her for 34 years of dedicated service. Attorney Eric Schulte shared memories of starting as a new attorney, relying on her support like many young lawyers starting out their careers....
Davenport Evans Law Firm and Keloland Present, “Recognizing Remarkable Women”
Keloland Media Group and Davenport Evans Law Firm are partnering to present, “Recognizing Remarkable Women” in South Dakota. The following is information from the Keloland.com Remarkable Women nomination page. Please check out the page to learn more, and to nominate a...
Why Your Holiday Wish List Should Include Accessible Gift Cards
By Tiffany M. Miller, Davenport Evans Lawyer Those of us in the financial services industry often have a unique perspective on the holiday season. Several years ago, I was in the checkout line at a local retailer when I overheard the cashier and another holiday...
What Paul Volcker Did for South Dakota
By Douglas J. Hajek, Davenport Evans Lawyer Paul Volcker’s strategy for dealing with inflation was painful across America. And while it suffered along with every other state, in 1980, South Dakota found itself on the receiving end of a very pleasant surprise. It was...
Davenport Evans Donates 80 Packages of Underwear to Non-Profits
The 80th Anniversary of Davenport Evans has led to the donation of many items in a number of 80 throughout the year. This December, Davenport Evans Law Firm was blessed to help fill a very human need for adult guests of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, and...
Brendan Reilly Returns to Davenport Evans
Brendan W. Reilly returns to Davenport Evans as a Partner, having previously practiced law at the firm for 19 years. Brendan’s practice encompasses a wide area but he works most frequently in general corporate law, from the formation of new legal entities to the...
Learn How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Forming Your LLC Nov. 22 at Zeal
Some great entrepreneurial ideas have failed due to liability and simple startup mistakes. Can the right structure save you from deadlock? What are the common pitfalls of setting up an LLC and how can you avoid them? Join Davenport Evans lawyer Kalen Biord, Zeal and...
80 Backpacks and Fun with Davenport Evans at the Multi-Cultural Center
Our 80th Anniversary celebration and giving back campaign continued with a recent visit to the after-school program at the Multi-Cultural Center (MCC) of Sioux Falls. When we called to find a list of items needed most by the kids at the center, Executive Director...
80 Packs of Diapers for Teddy Bear Den in Honor of 80 Years
Davenport Evans Law Firm is celebrating our 80th Anniversary by giving back to 12 local non-profits, one for every month in the year. We were pleased to celebrate this occasion with our neighbor, the Teddy Bear Den, stopping by to deliver a towering 80 packages of...
2020 Estate and Gift Tax Exclusions
The lifetime estate exclusion amount (also sometimes called the estate tax exemption amount, the applicable exclusion amount, or the unified credit amount) has been increased for inflation beginning January 1, 2020. Applicable Exclusion Amount Under the 2010 Tax...