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Linda Lea Viken
Viken Law Firm ( and several previous law firms),
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Biography
I have been a family law attorney for over 40 years and after having also done family law mediation for several years, I am now doing only Family Law Mediation. I have taken the ABA Family Law Mediation training and attended the Harvard Negotiations Seminar.
Education
- University of South Dakota School of Law
- J.D. (1977) | LAW
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- I commuted from Sioux Falls to Vermillion to attend Law School
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- University of South Dakota
- B.S. (1967) | Business Education
- Honors: graduated with honors
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Professional Experience
- owner
- Viken Law Firm ( and several previous law firms),
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- I have been the principal in various law firms for the last 42 years.
- Faculty
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy
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- Faculty member for Family Law 2015 &2016
- Adjunct Professor Family Law Drafting & Practice Course
- University of SD Law School
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- Magistrate Judge
- Unified Judicial System, South Dakota
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- teacher
- South Dakota Schools
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Certifications
- Family Law Arbitrator
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Family Law Trial Advocate
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
Awards
- Enterprising Woman Entrepreneur
- Women in Business
- Outstanding Alumnus Award 2019
- USD Law School Law Review
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- All years since 2015
- Trial Lawyer of the Year
- South Dakota Trial Attorneys
Professional Associations
- South Dakota State Bar
- Member
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- Uniform Law Commission
- Member of Joint Editoral Board for Uniform Family Laws
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- American Bar Association Foundation
- Fellow
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- American Law Institute
- Member
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- International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Member
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- Activities: Also member of US Chapter
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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- Uniform Laws Commission
- Member of Joint Editoral Board for Uniform Family Laws
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- American College of Family Trial Attorneys
- Diplomate
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Member
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- Activities: President 2011 Current member of Mediation Committee, Bylaws Committee and Governance Task Force
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- South Dakota
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Practice Area
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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