James M. Wiederrich
Shareholder
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Areas of Practice
Business and Corporate Transactions
Construction Law
Real Estate Development
Manufacturing
Education
University of South Dakota, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.
ADMITTED TO:
South Dakota
EXPERIENCE:
Jim joined Woods Fuller law firm in 1980, concentrating in business and corporate law such as agribusiness, construction, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions.
He has put his agricultural background to use in organizing, capitalizing, and representing dozens of companies that produce and/or process agricultural commodities ranging from ethanol to soybeans to livestock and more.
Jim has received numerous accolades for his work, including “The Best Lawyers in America,” “America’s Leading Lawyers,” and “Super Lawyers” recognition. He is very community conscious, previously serving as the Chairman of many non-profit and community organizations including: the Business Leadership Council of the Sioux Empire Chamber of Commerce, the Sioux Empire United Way, the Avera McKennan Board of Trustees, Volunteers of American Dakotas Foundation, and the Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission. Jim is active in his church, having served on many boards and committees.
Jim and his wife are the proud parents of three daughters. He continues to strive for the best for clients.
“I approach the practice of law for businesses as risk management,” Jim believes. “Clients identify business opportunities. We help them succeed by managing the legal risks of working with partners, shareholders, suppliers, customers, employees, managers, and the myriad of people with whom the client does business.”
Community Involvement
"McCrossan serves boys who are in need of support... A large percentage of them are actually referred by school districts and social service organizations because they don’t have the family support they need going forward. Once they’re with McCrossan, it’s not just about school—they’re working on the ranch or with employers in the community. And they've had great success over many, many decades."
"A firm legacy of service means that the clients, the nonprofits, and the community all come first. We’re not selling a commodity—we’re establishing relationships and helping people move through difficult situations or into really positive futures."
