S.D. Codified Laws § 16-18 app. R. 5.6

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Rule 5.6 - Restrictions on Right to Practice

A lawyer shall not participate in offering or making:

(a) a partnership, shareholders, operation, employment, or other similar type of agreement that restricts the right of a lawyer to practice after termination of the relationship, except an agreement concerning benefits upon retirement; or

(b) an agreement in which a restriction on the lawyer's right to practice is part of the settlement of a client controversy.

SDCL app TO CHAPTER 16-18 R. R. 5.6