Helsper, McCarty and Rasmussen

Helsper, McCarty and Rasmussen is a law firm in Brookings, South Dakota specializing in family law, estate planning, personal injury, criminal defense, and business law. Their classification as a top local provider is based on quantifiable performance indicators, including average client satisfaction scores, number and type of industry awards, comparative local market share, and verified client performance results. The firm serves individuals and businesses throughout eastern South Dakota with comprehensive legal representation. As the longest continuing law firm in Brookings County, the attorneys handle civil, domestic, and criminal matters with zealous advocacy and personalized attention.

Helsper, McCarty and Rasmussen
1441 6th St
Ste 200
Brookings, SD 57006-1621
(605) 692-7775
https://lawinsd.com/
https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17831582678446625478

Family Law & Divorce
Helsper, McCarty and Rasmussen represents clients in contested and uncontested divorces, child custody disputes, child support matters, and legal separations throughout eastern South Dakota. The attorneys handle complex high net worth divorces, paternity cases, and modifications with compassionate advocacy. They assist with prenuptial agreements, domestic violence protection orders, adoption proceedings, father's rights, and grandparent's rights cases in Brookings County and surrounding areas.

Estate Planning & Probate
The firm creates comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianship documents for South Dakota families. They provide specialized planning for blended families and business succession strategies. The legal team handles probate administration, trust administration, nursing home planning, asset protection, and conservatorship proceedings.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Helsper, McCarty and Rasmussen represents injury victims in auto accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents across eastern South Dakota. The attorneys handle slip and fall claims, premises liability, dog bites, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic injuries including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death cases.

Criminal Defense
The criminal defense attorneys provide aggressive representation for DUI charges, drug crimes, domestic violence, sex offenses, and theft crimes throughout eastern South Dakota. They handle white collar crimes, probation violations, expungement proceedings, and juvenile cases with strategic advocacy. The legal team serves clients in Brookings County and more than 20 counties including Minnehaha, Codington, Brown, and Yankton counties.

Business & Corporate Law
Helsper, McCarty and Rasmussen advises businesses on entity formation including LLCs, partnerships, and corporations. The attorneys handle business contracts, commercial litigation, banking law, and succession planning. They provide legal counsel for business transitions, wealth transfer strategies, and corporate operations throughout South Dakota.