About Justin T.
Justin T. Clarke is an attorney based in South Dakota. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2010 after completing a Bachelor of Science at South Dakota State University in 2006. Those years of study gave him grounding in legal doctrine and an understanding of issues that often surface in practice.
After law school Clarke returned to the region and built his career in South Dakota. He is a member of professional associations and stays active in the local legal community. Over time he has developed a practice style that combines detailed legal research with practical problem-solving. Colleagues describe him as methodical; clients rely on him for clear answers and steady guidance.
Clarke’s day-to-day work involves counseling clients, drafting pleadings and other legal documents, and representing interests in state forums. He handles procedural challenges, prepares motions, and pursues dispute resolution where appropriate. His work requires attention to deadlines and an ability to translate complex legal points into straightforward advice. He also takes part in internal firm strategy on cases that raise novel or difficult questions.
At Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP Clarke works alongside other attorneys on matters that arise in state courts and administrative settings. He balances courtroom preparation with client meetings and written advocacy. He maintains current memberships in professional organizations that support continuing legal education and ethical standards for practitioners. Those involvements keep him connected to changes in law and to the networks that shape local practice.
Outside of specific casework he contributes to the firm’s efforts to manage client expectations and to present issues clearly to opposing counsel and tribunals. He favors a careful, evidence-based approach and tends to prioritize options that reduce uncertainty for clients. He prepares witnesses, organizes discovery, and evaluates settlement alternatives when those paths better serve client goals.
Clarke continues to practice in South Dakota at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, where his work focuses on advising and representing clients in state-level matters.
