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About MorganTheeler LLP

MorganTheeler LLP has a remarkable history spanning over 125 years.

Tynan Spangler founded the firm in 1893 and was soon joined by Chester (“Chet”) L. Morgan, followed by Harry (“Had”) T. Fuller. The firm was known as Morgan and Fuller for many years. They quickly built a reputation as trial lawyers. One of the most publicized cases involved Chet Morgan’s representation of 16-year-old Stella Mae Dickson in 1939. Stella Mae was part of a “Bonnie and Clyde” style husband and wife bank robbery duo who were labeled by the FBI as Public Enemy No. 1 and Public Enemy No. 2 in 1939.

Chet Morgan’s two sons Robert Morgan and John (“Jack”) Morgan joined the firm in downtown Mitchell. Robert later served as a South Dakota Supreme Court Justice. Jack Morgan practiced law with the firm from 1957 until his retirement in 2002. Two other attorneys, including Had Fuller’s son, Pete Fuller and Tim Tucker, practiced with the firm for years and later became state circuit court judges.

The firm is currently named MorganTheeler LLP, and has an office in Mitchell. The location of the office permits a broad geographic area of service.

Our Philosophy

We believe everyone should have access to legal expertise when they need it, regardless of the practice area, or size of community they live in.

Our Principle

We strive to deliver high-quality results and guidance to our clients in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Keys To Success

We communicate with our clients, as well as opposing legal counsel, to streamline successful outcomes.

Why Clients Choose Us?

Our attorneys have extensive expertise in business, litigation, healthcare law, estate planning and administration, along with a variety of transactional matters. The firm also has a strong reputation for its community service, with the attorneys serving on multiple charitable and service organizations as boards of directors.

We provide large-firm quality with a small-town feel. Our team is members of Meritas, an international consortium of business law firms. This means we work as a single, united team with market-leading firms around the world and give our clients the highest quality advice possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of cases does your firm work on?

We work on a variety of cases and have attorneys that specialize in various areas of the law. After your initial consultation, we will let you know if your case is one that we have the time and expertise to handle.

What information do you need from me in order to get started?

We screen all cases for suitability and fit with our firm, as well as potential conflicts. In the event we work together, you will sign a retainer agreement, be assigned an attorney, and schedule a time to discuss the details of your case.

How much will it cost?

We bill on hourly rates, contingent fees, and flat or set fees, depending on the type of case. Prior to engaging with our firm, we will detail the fee structure to ensure you are comfortable with the arrangement before any time or costs are incurred.