GPGN News

With only a few exceptions, trusts are the preferred vehicles for settlement funds for children or individuals with disabilities because of greater flexiblity and protections for the individual beneficiaries. Often, trusts are overlooked by plaintiff's attorneys because of the perceived costs of delays in waiting for a busy trust attorney to complete the drafting process. On closer examination, these perceived disadvantages disappear in most situations.

Read more about this topic by viewing the attached article by Thomas E. Simmons.

School is back in full swing and the attorneys and staff are volunteering in the elementary schools.  Seven attorneys and one staff member are participating in the Western South Dakota Junior Achievement program.  Pat Goetzinger, David Lust, Don Knudsen, Amy Koenig, Jon Oostra, and Debbie Siemonsma are veteran classroom volunteers.  Two of our new attorneys, Matt Naasz and Quentin Riggins have joined the teaching group this year.  Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life.  The experience is a fun learning experience for the students and rewarding teaching experience for the adults that participate.

Gunderson, Palmer, Goodsell & Nelson, LLP has recently established the Gunderson, Palmer, Goodsell & Nelson, LLP Scholarship for high school seniors graduating from West River Area High Schools who will be attending South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Gunderson, Palmer, Goodsell and Nelson, established in 1971, is committed to supporting higher education in our community. SDSM&T graduates with the firm include Amy K. Koenig, Associate (CE, 1995). Because of Amy’s technical education and experience, she is able to assist the law firm in providing legal and business advice to design professionals, contractors, and owners. The law firm recognizes the opportunity SDSM&T provides for its students and our community and value being a part of the tradition of excellence.