Tanner J. Fitz
AssociateTanner J. Fitz
Tanner is a native of Sioux Falls, and is a graduate of Lincoln High School. Following high school, Tanner earned a Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota State University, majoring in History and Political Science. Following graduation from South Dakota State University, Tanner continued his education and attended the University of South Dakota School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2018. He held a summer internship with the firm in 2017. Tanner joined Cutler Law Firm, LLP as an associate in 2018 and his practice focuses on general business and corporate law, real estate, zoning and land use law.
During his time in law school, Tanner was a member of the Trial Team and Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. He represented USD in both regional and national tournaments. He was named a finalist in the 2018 Regional Client Counseling Competition. Additionally, his trial team received accolades in Washington D.C., being awarded Best Use of Technology in the tournament.
Tanner lives in downtown Sioux Falls and enjoys the growing downtown community. When not at work, Tanner can be found on the bike trails, camping, or traveling.
Education
- South Dakota State University (B.S. in History and Political Science, 2014)
- University of South Dakota (Juris Doctor, 2018)
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Business Organizations & Transactions
Community
- Coming soon
Recent Articles & News
Fitz Judges Client Counseling Competition
Cutler Law Firm, LLP Associate, Tanner Fitz, recently volunteered as a judge at the annual University of South Dakota School of Law 1L Client Counseling Competition. Attorneys in the area are asked to judge the competition and provide feedback to the first-year law...
Fitz joins Cutler Law Firm
Tanner J. Fitz, recently joined Cutler Law Firm, LLP as an associate attorney. Fitz, a native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, attended South Dakota State University where he earned his BS in History and Political Science. Following graduation, he continued his education...
Cutler Law Firm Obtains Major Jury Verdict
On February 22, 2018, a rural South Dakota jury returned a $900,000.00 verdict for Cutler Law Firm, LLP Attorneys Michael Bornitz and Sam Krystosek and their client in a car collision lawsuit. The plaintiff, a construction contractor, was injured when a commercial...
Cutler Law Firm Prevails at South Dakota Supreme Court
Cutler Law Firm, LLP attorneys Kent Cutler, Mike Bornitz and Kim Wassink were successful in challenging the circuit court’s decision in Stern Oil Company, Inc. v. James Brown d/b/a Exxon Goode to Go and Freeway Mobil. The case involved a breach of contract action...
Matt joins Cutler Law Firm, LLP
Cutler Law Firm, LLP is pleased to announce that Eric R. Matt has joined the firm as a business and estate planning attorney. Eric was born and raised on a dairy farm in Quinn, South Dakota. He earned a Bachelors of Business Administration, summa cum laude, from the...