Aaron J. Emerson is a partner in the
law firm of Myers & Billion, LLP and primarily practices in the area
of general civil litigation and has advocated numerous cases on behalf of
plaintiff and defendant interests in both the state and federal courts.
Specifically, Aaron has litigated cases involving the permitting of a billion
dollar power plant, business contract disputes involving millions of dollars
in controversy, corporate shareholder disagreements, multi-state distributor
disagreements, and personal injury matters. Aaron has also litigated hundreds
of divorce and family law related cases.
During the course of his career, Aaron
has successfully obtained favorable, reported opinions on appeals to the
South Dakota Supreme Court. In addition to his litigation practice, Aaron
also advises individuals and business clients on contract matters, risk
management, and employment-related issues.
Prior to practicing law, Aaron pursued
research and academic interests ranging from research studies in the areas
of neuroscience at the University of South Dakota and Creighton University
School of Medicine; kidney ischemia at University Physicians; and the
cardiovascular system at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Aaron is a published author and co-author
in Behavioral Brain Research, Brain Research Bulletin, Neuroscience Abstracts,
Society of Neuroscience Abstracts and General Comparative Endocrinology.
Aaron is also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only
trial lawyer honorary society.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys spending
time with his wife, Nicole (also a lawyer) and his two daughters Alexandra
and Evangeline, reading, traveling and participating in fitness
activities.
 Contact
Information:
Email:
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Practice Areas
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Appeals |
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Business & Commercial Litigation
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Complex and Multi-District Litigation
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Construction Law |
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Contracts |
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Corporate Litigation |
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Creditor Rights |
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Family Law |
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General Civil Litigation & Trial
Practice |
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Insurance Litigation |
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Labor & Employment Law |
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Personal Injury & Professional
Liability |
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Social Security Disability |
Admissions
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South Dakota Supreme Court |
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Minnesota Supreme Court |
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United States Court of Appeals,
Eighth Circuit |
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United States District Court, District
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Education
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University of South Dakota
- Juris Doctor |
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University of South Dakota -
Master of Arts (Neuroscience) |
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University of South Dakota -
Master of Natural Sciences |
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University of South Dakota -
Bachelor of Science (Biology) |
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