About Us

In 1887, Charles Bailey arrived in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and initiated the firm after hiring John Voorhees. The firm grew successful and soon expanded. The 'Bailey & Voorhees’ name changed as Roswell Bottum, Melvin Woods, and Howell Fuller joined the firm in the early 20th Century. With the addition of John B. Shultz and Francis M. Smith, the legal team eventually settled on the name Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith in 1953. The firm became known for its professionalism, integrity, sound advice, and effective representation.

For over 130 years, Woods Fuller attorneys have continued to uphold the values and maintain the trust of clients. While our roots may be in South Dakota, we serve clients from all over the country, as well as internationally. We have attorneys who practice in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, federal and tribal courts, and have appeared before state supreme courts. Woods Fuller attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers In America, Great Plains Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell, showcasing both individual attorney and firm’s strength.

We recognize that each client and their legal needs are different. We celebrate our history, when Mr. Bailey set up shop in what was still Dakota Territory, and look forward to continuing to build upon our tradition of excellence.

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Our Locations

 
 

Sioux Falls

300 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone (605) 336-3890

Fax (605) 339-3357

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5027, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5027

 

Sheldon, IA

1201 South 2nd Ave, Suite 1, Sheldon, IA 51201

Phone (712) 631-4056

Mailing Address: PO Box 469, Sheldon, IA 51201

 

Sioux Center, IA

815 N. Main Avenue, Suite 2, Sioux Center, IA 51250

Phone (712) 722-5300

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330, Sioux Center, IA 51250

 

Brookings

2301 Research Park, Suite 225, Brookings, SD 57006

Phone (605) 336-3890

Fax (605) 339-3357

Mailing Address: 2301 Research Park, Suite 225, Brookings, SD 57006

 
 
 

Worthington, MN

912 Third Avenue Worthington, MN 56187

Phone (507) 372-2620

Fax (507) 372-2623

Mailing Address: 912 Third Avenue Worthington, MN 56187