Laura K. Hensley

Overview

I am an experienced litigator in a variety of practice industries, including employment law and consulting, workplace investigations, workers’ compensation, and insurance defense. I also have experience litigating bad faith claims and enjoy using that knowledge to benefit my clients. I represent my clients vigorously in all facets of litigation, regularly counseling clients prior to and during litigation in an effort to obtain a positive outcome.

In my practice, I believe in a focused, detailed, and strategic approach. I believe that effective communication with my clients and an open dialogue regarding the desired outcome ensures client satisfaction.

Bio

Laura Hensley grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Augustana University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in government & international affairs. She played basketball for the Vikings all four years and graduated on the dean’s list. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2009.

Laura enjoys the relationships she develops with her clients and focuses on collaboration — listening to what the client wants and consulting on how to achieve that outcome within the bounds of facts and the law. As anyone who has met her will share, Laura enjoys litigating matters on behalf of her clients, never fears confrontation, but understands and appreciates that each case requires a different approach and adapts her practice and communication accordingly.

Her practice involves regularly conducting trainings for employers, managers, and adjusters and attending on-site visits to best understand the needs of her clients. Additionally, she conducts workplace investigations and works with employers to prevent and manage workplace issues including harassment, discrimination, performance issues, employment policies, FMLA, OSHA, and other related topics. She regularly represents insurance companies in disputes regarding negligence and liability issues and enjoys counseling clients on compliance with workers’ compensation and employment laws.

Laura has two boys she adores, and she spends all of her time outside work attending their various sporting events as their biggest fan.

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

Professional and Community

Admissions:

  • South Dakota – State and Federal Court
  • Iowa (Inactive)
  • Nebraska (Inactive)

Memberships:

  • South Dakota State Bar Association, Member
  • 2nd Circuit Bar Association, Member
  • Women in Law, Member
  • SDDLA, Board Member
  • National Worker’s Compensation Defense Network, Planning Committee Member
  • Carroll Institute, Board Member

 

Awards and Recognitions

  • Great Plains Super Lawyers (2024)
  • Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 for work in:
    • Labor and Employment Law – Management
    • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers