Bret Merkle

Bret Merkle has been representing injured people since 1991. Bret is a trial attorney specializing in the area of bodily injury and insurance claims. He graduated with a law degree and an MBA degree, and is a staff instructor with the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. Bret has obtained justice for his clients through negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration, court trials and jury trials for hundreds of people over the years. Bret and his staff are personable and easy to work relieving the stress from tragic accidents and losses.

• Car Accidents
• Insurance Bad Faith

• Free Consultation
  No Fees to discuss your case
• Contingent Fees
  No fees unless we win your case

South Dakota

Since 1991

8th Circuit

Since 1991

Graduate & Staff Instructor

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2000 - Current

Bret has worked with the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College training lawyers how to bring the client's story to life in the courtroom. Lawyers throughout the US work together bringing ideas, strategies and the latest techniques to obtain justice for their clients.

Member

South Dakota Bar Association

1991 - Current

University of South Dakota

B.A. | Business

1984 - 1991

University of South Dakota

J.D. | Law

1988 - 1991

University of South Dakota

MBA | Master - Business Administration

1988 - 1991

South Dakota State Bar

Member

Current