Scott N. Heidepriem
Scott Heidepriem graduated from the USD Law School in 1980 and has practiced in South Dakota since that time. He has been a past president of SDTLA and a partner in the Sioux Falls firm of Heidepriem, Purtell, Siegel & Hinrichs. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of civil litigation. He also holds a masters degree from Harvard University. Heidepriem served 12 years in the South Dakota Legislature. His practice is confined to litigation.
Scott is married and his wife's name is Susan. They have two sons, Peter and Sam. During his spare time, Scott enjoys books, golf, running, and is active in local politics.
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
South Dakota, 1980
Minnesota, 1990
U.S. District Court District of South Dakota, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1982
U.S. Supreme Court, 2004
University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota
J.D. - 1980
Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
M.P.A. - 1992
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
M.A. - 1983
Major: History
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
A.B. - 1978
Major: Political Science
Major: History
'Tort Reform in South Dakota - The Plaintiffs Perspective' (Co-authored with Nancy Turbak), Volume 42, Issue 2, 1999
Olson v. Equitable Life Assur. Co., 681 N.W.2d 471 (S.D. 2004)
In re Arendt, 684 N.W.2d 79 (S.D. 2004)
Kwongyuen Hangkee Co., Ltd. v. Starr Fireworks, Inc., 634 N.W.2d 95 (S.D. 2001)
Jackson v. Motel 6 Multipurposes, Inc., 1998 WL 154451, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 660 (M.D. Fla. 1998)
Sorrels v. Queen of Peace Hosp., 575 N.W.2d 240 (S.D. 1998)
Cramer v. Smith, 572 N.W.2d 445 (S.D. 1997)
Himrich v. Carpenter, 569 N.W.2d 568 (S.D. 1997)
Bruske v. Hille, 567 N.W.2d 872 (S.D. 1997)
Dakota Cheese, Inc. v. Taylor, 525 N.W.2d 713 (S.D. 1995)
Cournoyer v. Montana, 512 N.W.2d 479 (S.D. 1994)
U.S. v. Hacker, 883 F.Supp. 444 (D.S.D. 1994)
Mueller v. Zelmer, 525 N.W.2d 49 (S.D. 1994)
State v. Sondreal, 459 N.W.2d 435 (S.D. 1990)
Prentice v. Classen, 355 N.W.2d 352 (S.D. 1984)
Olson v. Cass, 349 N.W.2d 435 (S.D. 1984)
Gross v. Gross, 355 N.W.2d 4 (S.D. 1984)
Northwest Realty Co. v. Carter, 338 N.W.2d 669 (S.D. 1983)
U.S. v. Oakie, 709 F.2d 506 (8th Cir. 1983)
Frequent Lecturer, University of South Dakota School of Law and Trial Techniques Class, Law Day Seminars, Ethics Class and Other Programs
'Criminal Defense Artistry: Proficiencies & Perspectives', State Bar of South Dakota & Committee on Continuing Legal Education - Sioux Falls, SD, April 17, 2009
'The 2008 Legislative Session: A Work in Progress', State Bar of South Dakota Early Bird CLE - Rapid City, SD, June 19, 2008
'Rainmaking', Young Lawyers Regional Conference - Deadwood, SD, September 29, 2007
'Taking a Medical Deposition that the Jury Can Understand', South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association - Rapid City, SD, September 11, 2007 - Present
'Preparing the Witness for a Deposition', Trial Academy - USD Law School, Vermillion, SD, July 9, 2007
'Overcoming Juror Bias: How it Affects Your Case', South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, April 10, 2003 - April 11, 2003
'Common Sense Rules to Guide Your Trial Practice', 'Excellence in Advocacy: Trial Strategies & Techniques', South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, April 13, 2000 - April 14, 2000
Adjunct Professor, Pre-trial Process, USD Law School, 1988 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Settlement & Negotiation, USD Law School, 1997 - 1998
'Tax Consequences of Repossession and New Tax Developments for 1984', An Income Tax Update for the General Practitioner, State Bar of South Dakota Committee on Continuing Legal Education - Mitchell, SD , December 7, 1984
'Age Discrimination in Employment', Advising Elderly Clients - State Bar of South Dakota Committee on Continuing Legal Education - Pierre, SD, September 18, 1981
Recipient, Bush Fellowship, 1991 - 1992
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America - Civil Litigation Section, 2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Member, 1980 - Present
South Dakota Bar Association, Member, 1980 - Present
South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1980 - Present
South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, President, 1996 - 1997
American Board of Trial Advocates, Member, 2000 - Present
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member, 1980 - Present
South Dakota Board of Regents, Member, 1978 - 1980
South Dakota House of Representatives, Elected 1982, 1984, 1988; Speaker Pro Tem, 1984 - 1987
South Dakota Senate, 1989 - 1992
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law, Commissioner, 1986 - 2002
Heidepriem, Widmayer, Zell & Jones, Associate Attorney, 1980 - 1992
Jerauld County, South Dakota, State's Attorney, 1980 ? 1982
