The lawyers of Green Oviatt Law Firm LLP have served clients in Northeast South Dakota and beyond since 1916. Collectively, the firm's lawyers represent more than 160 years of experience in the practice of law. We help our clients achieve goals, avoid problems or find practical and effective solutions to problems. Our lawyers take pride in the service they provide and as a result, they are recognized as a preeminent law firm by Martindale-Hubbell, a facilitator of peer-rating reviews.*

In addition to individuals and families who rely on us for quality legal services, we regularly represent businesses including banks, health-care organizations, manufacturing companies, retail-sales companies, wholesale-sales companies, real estate developers, and agri-businesses.

Our firm was started by D.K. Loucks in 1916 and from its inception, Green Oviatt lawyers have placed an emphasis on public service as reflected in many civic, charitable, educational and development organizations our lawyers have served over the years.  We have provided leadership to the Chamber of Commerce, Watertown Community Foundation, United Way, the Watertown School Board, the Watertown Development Company, the Mellette Memorial Association, the Codington County Historical Society, the Boys and Girls Club, and local service organizations such as Rotary and Kiwanis.

Partners in the firm include Nancy L. Oviatt, John D. Knight, Timothy J. Cummings and Thomas J. Linngren. 

*The Martindale-Hubbell ratings are explained at www.martindale.com/ratings.