Kading Kunstle Goodhope

At Kading, Kunstle & Goodhope Law, we have a long-standing history of serving Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the surrounding community. Our firm was originally founded in 1950 as Dana, Golden, Moore & Rasmussen, and has since evolved over the past 70 years to offer the highest quality legal counsel and services needed for today's community.

Our attorneys, Scott Kading, Sam Goodhope, and Laura Beatch, offer actual trial experience and place your trust at the highest standard. The firm and our lawyers are nationally recognized in the business for their talents and achievements, recently receiving national and regional accolades from State and National Trial Lawyer Associations, Super Lawyers, American Board of Trial Advocates, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and more.

Our firm's mission is to provide our clients with the highest legal advice and guidance to enable them to resolve any legal problems or matters which may arise in the most effective manner. We believe in partnering with our clients to understand their needs and goals, and we are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for each case.

Our Attorneys

Scott Kading, Sam Goodhope, and Laura Beatch are the three practicing attorneys at Kading, Kunstle & Goodhope Law. With over 85 years of collective practice experience, our attorneys have worked together for more than 30 years and are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation. Each attorney has their own areas of expertise, but they work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives comprehensive legal advice and support.

Scott Kading, a partner at the firm, has extensive experience in various practice areas, including business law, construction law, criminal law, family law, personal injury, real estate, workers' compensation, and wills, trusts, and estates. Sam Goodhope, also a partner, has a strong background in business law, construction law, criminal law, family law, personal injury, real estate, workers' compensation, and wills, trusts, and estates. Laura Beatch, an associate attorney, has experience in business law, construction law, criminal law, family law, personal injury, real estate, workers' compensation, and wills, trusts, and estates.

Primary Practice Areas

At Kading, Kunstle & Goodhope Law, we offer a wide range of legal services across several practice areas. Our primary practice areas include:

• Business Law: Looking for support to set-up, manage or sell a business? Our team understands the ins and outs of regulations and business laws.
• Construction Law: Construction law encompasses all matters relating to the construction industry and may involve several areas of the law including contract law, insurance, negligence, personal injury, property damage, and real property.
• Criminal Law: Looking for legal representation for a felony or misdemeanor charge or a post-conviction remedy like expungements? Our firm is here to help.
• Family Law: A family law attorney can support you with family and domestic matters such as child custody needs, visitation, divorce, paternity, adoption, and child support issues.
• Personal Injury: If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident resulting in injury or death, a personal injury attorney can assist you in recovering monetary damages for your loss.
• Real Estate: KKG Law can provide legal counsel concerning a real estate law issue such as ownership, possession, transfer and subdivision of land and improvements, involving residential, commercial or agricultural property.
• Workers' Compensation: If you've been injured on the job or incurred an illness due to employment and need assistance in repayment of benefits, medical bills, etc., support from an experienced workers' compensation attorney can help you.
• Wills, Trusts & Estates: Whether you are looking to draft an initial will or trust document or have your existing estate plan reviewed, our team is ready to assist you with your personal estate planning needs.

Support Staff

Our support staff is an integral part of your legal team. From handling the details of your case to working closely with our attorneys, you'll be in contact with a paralegal or legal assistant throughout your partnership with KKG Law. Darnel Cuperus has been employed by Kading, Kunstle & Goodhope, LLP since 1995. Cuperus grew up in Brewster, MN and graduated from National American University in Sioux Falls, SD with an Associate's degree in Legal Assistant Studies.