About Our Lawyers

Position: Partner

Address:
206 West 14th Street
PO Box 1030
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1030

Email: kgauer@dehs.com

Direct: 605-357-1256

Banking and Financial Services Law

Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights

Commercial and Complex Litigation

Corporation and Business

Keith A. Gauer

Keith focuses his practice on the representation of financial institutions. He regularly assists lenders in connection with foreclosures, loan workouts, and bankruptcy matters. He also counsels financial institutions with respect to payment systems issues, including the development of programs and resolution of disputes involving ACH, check clearing, remote deposit, and wire transfer services. In addition, Keith assists financial institutions in the drafting and negotiation of agreements related to financial products, often on a national basis, including agreements relating to credit card products, prepaid cards, student loans, and other national products.

A Sioux Falls native, Keith’s outside activities focus on his local community and family. He is a current member of the Board of Directors of the Dakota Alliance Soccer Club, a non-profit corporation providing recreational and competitive soccer opportunities for local children. Additionally, his role as a father has led him to the coaching ranks for youth basketball and soccer programs.

Professional Experience

  • Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP
    Partner: 2000 – present
    Associate: 1995 – 1999

Admitted to Practice (State):

  • South Dakota, 1995

Admitted to Practice (Federal):

  • United States District Court, District of South Dakota, 1995
  • United States District Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 1995

Professional Memberships

  • State Bar of South Dakota
  • Minnehaha County and American Bar Associations
  • American Bankruptcy Institute

Education:

  • Augustana College at Sioux Falls (B.A., summa cum laude, 1992)
  • Creighton University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1995)