Bio

Charlie Larson grew up in Harrisburg, South Dakota. He attended Southwest Minnesota State University for his undergraduate degree, followed by the University of Nebraska School of Law. He is married with three children, who keep him busy day and night. He is an avid sports fan and loves watching and participating in anything competitive.

Charlie loves the practice of law, primarily because of the people he works with. He has devoted himself to the workers’ compensation field since he began practicing in 2005, and he is proud of how successful the practice has become at Boyce Law Firm. Charlie credits that success to being responsive to people and doing great work. He tries to meet with his clients at least once a year, as he believes the best way to build trust with someone is to sit down face-to-face and get to know them. While some days are better than others, he says he cannot imagine doing anything else.

Charlie has represented hundreds of employers since beginning his practice. He has had many hearings and more than a dozen South Dakota Supreme Court rulings. While many cases settle, he is not afraid of taking a claim to hearing. With that said, he understands that clients are often better served by reducing the risk and exposure involved in continued litigation.

Charlie’s goal is to continue growing the workers’ compensation practice at Boyce, and above all, to continue serving his clients to the best of his abilities.

Boyce Law Firm, LLP is a member of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network. http://www.nwcdn.com/

Practice Areas

Professional and Community

• South Dakota State Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Committee
• National Workers Compensation Defense Network
• Second Circuit Bar Association
• Harrisburg Youth Wrestling Association
• Admitted to the South Dakota State Bar, U.S. District Court of South Dakota, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Awards and Recognitions

• Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America^® 2024 for work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
• Great Plains Super Lawyers (2021-2024)
• Great Plains Super Lawyers Rising Star (2014-2020)
• Named in Chambers USA as a leading attorney in Labor & Employment Law/Workers’ Compensation

Reported Cases and Results

Charlie has had several favorable decisions from the South Dakota Supreme Court that were summarily affirmed, and no opinion was written. The following is a list of cases where the Court has issued written opinions:

• Hughes v. Dakota Mill & Grain – 2021 959 N.W.2d 903 2021 WL 1916631
• Petrik v. JJ Concrete, Inc. – 2015 865 N.W.2d 133 2015 WL 3505515
• Milbrandt v. Bibb’s, Inc. – 2015 862 N.W.2d 544 2015 WL 1500686
• Hayes v. Rosenbaum Signs & Outdoor Advertising, Inc. – 2014 853 N.W.2d 878 2014 WL 4244259
• Whitesell v. Rapid Soft Water & Spas, Inc. – 2014 850 N.W.2d 840 2014 WL 2993648
• Schuelke v. Belle Fourche Irrigation Dist. – 2013 840 N.W.2d 669 2013 WL 6191319
• Waterman v. Morningside Manor – 2013 839 N.W.2d 567 2013 WL 5861486
• McQuay v. Fischer Furniture – 2011 808 N.W.2d 107 2011 WL 6431585
• Jewett v. Real Tuff, Inc. – 2011 800 N.W.2d 345 2011 WL 2582822
• Thurman v. Zandstra Const. – 2010 785 N.W.2d 268 2010 WL 2414696
• McNeil v. Superior Siding, Inc. – 2009 771 N.W.2d 345 2009 WL 2306028
• Wellman v. Schad Excavation, LLC – 2009 768 N.W.2d 149 2009 WL 1698369

Publications and Presentations

Charlie has presented on workers’ compensation issues all over the country, to groups as small as a few people and as large as hundreds of people. He has presented on local and national issues, and he especially enjoys presenting to clients because he enjoys getting to know them and understanding their needs on a deeper level.

Charlie is always looking for a reason to get out of the office, so if you are in need of a presentation on any topic, from South Dakota WC 101 to something more in-depth, he would be happy to help.