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The Trial Lawyers of Goodsell Oviatt

Verne Goodsell

Partner, Trial Lawyer

Verne is a partner in the Rapid City law firm of Goodsell Oviatt, LLP, where he focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, insurance bad faith, and strategic business planning. He received a B.S. and M.S. degree from Northern State College, and his J.D. from the Washburn University.

Nathan Oviatt

Trial Lawyer

Nate Oviatt joined Goodsell Oviatt, LLP in August, 2012. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota and graduated with High Honors. He holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from The University of Nebraska at Omaha and graduated with Distinction.

David Barari

Trial Lawyer

David Barari, Attorney, joined Goodsell Oviatt, LLP in August, 2009. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota and graduated with Sterling Honors. David is originally from Vermillion and now resides in the Black Hills.

News & Press

Historic $45.5 Million Verdict Obtained in Bad Faith Punitive Damage Case“Our efforts will provide an important precedent for many other injured workers who have been the innocent victims of insurers who wrongfully terminate ongoing medical care.” – G. Verne Goodsell & David Barari

79th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle RallyThis year, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally embarks on its 79th year and is bringing with it about a half-million riders to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Concerts, races, bike shows, food, and fun abound for Rally enthusiasts. However, the winding roads, traffic, and weather can create conditions that easily compromise safety.

78Th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle RallyThis year, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally embarks on its 78th year and is bringing with it about a half-million riders to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Concerts, races, bike shows, bike sales and trades, food, and fun abound for Rally enthusiasts. However, the winding roads, traffic, and weather can create conditions which compromise safety.

Court Rules In The Matter Of Lamar V. City Of Rapid City In U.S. District CourtUnited States District Court Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has ruled in the matter of Lamar Advertising of South Dakota, Inc., a South Dakota corporation, and TLC Properties Inc., d/b/a Lamar TLC Properties, Inc., a Louisiana corporation vs. the City of Rapid City, a South Dakota municipal corporation.

More than 1 Million People to Attend Sturgis Motorcycle RallyThe 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally begins in only a few days. The annual weeklong event attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world to the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota.

Lamar v. City of Rapid City Proceeds to Trial in Federal CourtLegal arguments will continue Monday between the City of Rapid City and plaintiff Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR) concerning a dispute over a 2011 citizen-enacted billboard control initiative.