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 and a
Member of Governing Board, American
Academy of Commercial Law - A Division of
 . Aaron has been awarded the AV – Preeminent Peer Review Rating
from Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Rating is the highest possible rating given
by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review for a lawyer and is established
wholly on a peer-review basis.
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:
aemerson@myersbillion.com
Representative Cases:
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Halbersma v. Halbersma, 775 N.W.2d
210 (2009 SD 98) |
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Halbersma v. Halbersma, 738 N.W.2d
545 (2007 SD 91) |
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Nace v. Nace, 754 N.W.2d 820 (2008
SD 74) |
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Sierra Club v. Otter Tail Corporation,
et al., 08-cv-01012 (D.S.D. 2009) |
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Sierra Club v. Otter Tail Power
Co., et al., 615 F.3d 1008 (8th Cir. 2010) |
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U.S.A. v. Eaves-McBeth, 04-cr-40008
(D.S.D. 2005) |
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U.S.A. v. Charles DeWald, 04-cr-40037
(D.S.D. 2004) |
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U.S.A. v. Robert Hendrix, 06-cr-40002
(D.S.D. 2006) |
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U.S.A. v. Raheem Evans, 06-cr-40033
(D.S.D. 2006) |
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Enercon, Inc. v. Elite Energy Systems,
Inc., et al., 06-cv-04051 (D.S.D. 2007) |
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U.S.A. v. Travis Dean Walter,
07-cr-40059 (D.S.D. 2008) |
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U.S.A. v. Jerald Lonnie Simmons,
08-cr-40073 (D.S.D. 2009) |
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U.S.A. v. Willis Makes Room For
Them, 08-cr-40143 (D.S.D. 2009) |
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U.S.A. v. Kerri Welch, 09-cr-40029
(D.S.D. 2010) |
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SDG Macerich Properties, LP vs.
Porter Apple, Inc., et al., 09-cv-04021 (D.S.D. 2011) |
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South Dakota Board of Regents et
al. v. Bechen, et al., 09-cv-04096 (D.S.D. 2010) |
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Energy Automation Systems, Inc.,
et al. v. Saxton, et al., 09-mc-00070 (D.S.D. 2009) |
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U.S.A. v. Mario Maldonado, 10-cr-40004
(D.S.D. 20__) |
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U.S.A. v. Erasmo Ordonez, 10-cr-40069
(D.S.D. 2011) |
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South Dakota Board of Regents,
et al. v. Nachtigal, et al., 10-cv-4168 (D.S.D. 2011) |
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Practice Areas
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Appeals |
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Business & Commercial Litigation
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Contracts |
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Corporations – Formation,
Transactions, and Litigation |
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Family Law |
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Labor & Employment Law
(Employer) |
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
of South Dakota |
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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