Pamela R. Bollweg - Sioux Falls, SD
Johnson, Heidepriem & Abdallah, LLP
Security National Bank Centre101 South Main Avenue, Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6423 www.jhalawfirm.com
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Pamela R. Bollweg Overview
Pamela has nearly fourteen years of experience as a federal district court law clerk. She joined Johnson, Heidepriem, & Abdallah as an associate attorney in early 2008. Her practice is focused in trial work and civil litigation, including complex business litigation, professional malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, fiduciary litigation, and constitutional claims. She also practices federal criminal defense.
Pamela was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She received a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, graduating summa cum laude. She graduated summa cum laude and first in her class from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1994.
In 1995, Pamela was admitted to the State Bar of South Dakota and has been an active member since that date. She served as President of the Young Lawyers Section from 2000 to 2001 and on the Young Lawyers Board from 1999 to 2001. She has been appointed to several committees and has served as the Chair of the Law School Committee for 9 years.
From 1994 to 2008, Pamela was a federal law clerk. She clerked for the Honorable John B. Jones for 5½ years, for the Honorable Charles B. Kornmann for 17 months and most recently for The Honorable Lawrence L. Piersol for 7 years. From her experience with the federal courts, Pamela developed an in-depth knowledge of the federal rules and federal court practice.
Pamela and her husband Pat have twin boys and a daughter.
Frequent Case Types
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Practice Areas
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury – Plaintiff
- Professional Malpractice Law
- Complex Litigation
- Federal Trial Practice
- Fiduciary Litigation
- Federal Criminal Defense
- Class Actions
- Native Peoples Law
- Products Liability Law
- Insurance Law
- Tax Litigation
- Motor Vehicle
- Bad Faith
- Premises Liability
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
Litigation
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner since 2011
Bar Admissions
- South Dakota, 1995
- U.S. District Court District of South Dakota, 2008
Other Affiliations
- South Dakota State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 1999 - 2001 (Vice President, President)
- South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, 2008 - Present (Member)
Education
- University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota,
1994
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Dean's List, 1987-1994
Honors: Law School Distinguished Scholar, 1992-1993
Honors: Gavel Award - 1994 - Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota,
1991
B.S.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Dean's List, 1987 - 1994
Major: Accounting and Management
Past Positions
- U.S. District Court, Career Law Clerk for The Honorable Lawrence L. Piersol, The Honorable Charles B. Kornmann and the Honorable John B. Jones, 1994 - 2008
Pro Bono Activities
- Cubmaster, Cub Scouts, 2003 - 2007
- Girl Scouts Leader, 2008 - Present
- President, Harrisburg Community Tennis Association
- Church School Teacher
Classes and Seminars
- Constitutional Law, Killian Community College, 2005 - 2006
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Address
Security National Bank Centre
101 South Main Avenue, Suite 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6423
Phones
605-610-2188
866-258-0645 (Toll Free)
Faxes
605-338-4162
Emails
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Office Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Websites
Articles
Loss Parental Consortium: An Argument in Favor of Recognition in South Dakota, 38 S.D.L. Rev.542, 1993
