South Dakota Disaster Legal Services Manual:
A Resource for Pro Bono Attorneys and South Dakotans Impacted by Disasters
The preparation of these materials is a collaborative project of the State Bar of South Dakota and its legal services partners, and the result of the efforts of many dedicated and committed attorneys in the State of South Dakota. This document is provided as a resource to attorney volunteers who are fielding questions from those affected by disasters. This document is a starting point and is not intended to be the sole resource for you to rely on in providing legal assistance to those affected by natural disasters. If a matter appears to be a true pro bono matter that would qualify for submission to the legal aid services organizations (all of which are based on whether or not the applicant satisfies the intake criteria), you should gather pertinent information regarding the claim or matter and contact a member of these organizations for further processing. See below for information regarding the legal services organizations that are available. This document is a work in progress. We may be revising chapters and adding chapters as we identify additional needs of those we are assisting. In that regard, we would like to hear from you regarding questions that you are fielding and thoughts on how this document can be improved. If you have comments or questions, please contact Eric Schulte and Sarah Baron Houy, co-chairs of the State Bar’s Legal Services Committee. Please check frequently the websites of the State Bar of South Dakota (www.statebarofsouthdakota.com), and SDLawHelp (www.SDLawHelp.org) to make sure that you are using the latest version of this document. If you have an interest in providing legal assistance to the victims of disasters, whether in person or by phone, please contact the current President of the SD Young Lawyers Section. For additional volunteer opportunities in South Dakota, please contact our state bar pro bono program, Access to Justice, Inc. at 1855-287-3510.
View Manual