Eric C. Schulte

When it comes to lawyers people feel comfortable with, Eric ranks near the top. He assists clients facing general civil litigation in cases ranging from auto accidents to occasional criminal matters to contract disputes. Eric also does extensive insurance defense work and represents employers and insurers in workers’ compensation claims.

Professional Experience

Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
Partner: 2006 – present
Associate: 2000 – 2005
Law Clerk, Second Judicial Circuit, Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Admitted to Practice (State):

South Dakota, 2000

Admitted to Practice (Federal):

United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2002
United States District Court, District of South Dakota, 2001

Professional Memberships

Second Judicial Circuit
Bar Association (President, 2005-2006)
State Bar of South Dakota
South Dakota Trial Association
South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute

Education

University of South Dakota (B.A., 1994; J.D., 1999)

Other

Young Lawyer of the Year, 2005
Advisory Board Member, The Banquet, 2007-2009