Ross K. Den Herder

Ross grew up in Sioux Center, Iowa. He earned his undergraduate degree at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, graduating in 2003 with majors in psychology and government. Ross attended law school at the University of South Dakota where he wrote for the Great Plains Natural Resources Journal, served as a copy editor for the publication, and also served as Graduate Research Assistant for Professors John Hagemann and Candice Spurlin. Ross graduated among the top 10 students in his law school class in May, 2006, and joined the firm as an Associate Attorney shortly thereafter.

Ross has a diverse and growing practice, including business and real estate transactions, business formations, estate planning, probate, and general litigation. Ross is licensed in South Dakota and also admitted to practice before the United States District Court in South Dakota. Ross is currently a member of the American Bar Association and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. Ross and his wife, Dena, live in Yankton where they are both actively involved in the community. Ross is currently serving as President of the Yankton County Bar Association.

Publications

• The Battle for the Basin: the Struggle for Priority among Competing Interests in the Management of the Missouri River Reservoir System: South Dakota v. Ubbelohde – 9 Great Plains Natural Resources Journal 34 (2005).