Amber Eggert joined Strange, Farrell, Johnson and Brewers on January 25, 2016. Her practice is primarily focused in the areas of family law, criminal defense and estate planning.
Amber grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Lincoln High School. She then graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. Amber graduated from Hamline University School of Law in 2006.
Amber returned to Sioux Falls after law school and spent the next nine years working as a Senior Deputy Public Defender for Minnehaha County. During her time at the Public Defender’s Office Amber represented client’s accused of crimes ranging from petty misdemeanors to homicide. She also represented at trial a client facing the death penalty.
Throughout her thirteen years in practice, Amber has amassed countless hours of courtroom experience representing clients during trials, motion hearings and other in-court proceedings.
Eric Lovro joined Strange, Farrell, Johnson & Brewers, P.C. on July 1, 2014. His practice is primarily devoted to the areas of family law, criminal and probate administration and litigation.
He grew up in Sioux Falls. He graduated from South Dakota State University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with an emphasis on Human Resources, and a minor in Economics. He then graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Lovro worked for two years in Arizona at a law firm devoted to representing plaintiffs in civil lawsuits. Thereafter, he returned home to South Dakota where he has practiced in the areas of family law, criminal law, business law, wills and probate. Prior to joining Strange, Farrell, Johnson & Brewers, P.C., Mr. Lovro worked for three years at the Minnehaha County Public Defender’s Office as a Senior Deputy Public Defender where his duties were primarily to represent clients accused of felonies ranging from murder to simple drug possession. In over a decade practicing law, he has accumulated significant courtroom experience representing clients in trials, motions hearings and other in-court proceedings.
Mr. Lovro is currently admitted to practice in the State of South Dakota and United States District Court for the District of South Dakota. He is also a member of the State Bar of Arizona.
Gregory T. “Greg” Brewers practices primarily in the area of family or matrimonial law. He is the managing partner for the firm. Greg has a broad background in family law, criminal defense, municipal law, business law and estate planning. However, for the past 15 years his primary focus has been family law, including divorce, child custody, child support and alimony matters.
Greg graduated from St. John's University in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in Social Science, and the University of South Dakota School of Law in December of 1994. He was admitted to the South Dakota State Bar in the spring of 1995. In early 1996, Greg was also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.
From 1995 to 1996, Greg served as the law clerk for South Dakota’s Seventh Judicial Circuit Court in Rapid City, South Dakota. Since 1996, he has been practicing law in the Sioux Falls area. Over ninety percent of his practice is now in the area of divorce and child custody disputes.
Greg previously served as a Commissioner of the State Bar of South Dakota. In addition, he is a prior Chairman of the South Dakota Criminal Pattern Jury Instruction Committee, and was a longtime member of that Committee. He is also a current member of the South Dakota State Bar Committee on Family Law, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee.
In 2016, Greg was designated and elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (“AAML”), a prestigious national organization dedicated to the advancement of the highest degree of professionalism and competence within the field of family law. To qualify to become a Fellow of the AAML, the attorney must demonstrate an active interest and competency in matrimonial law as evidenced by the fulfillment of criteria and standards as established by the AAML™ Board of Examiners and Board of Governors. Fellows of the AAML must have substantial experience and ability to handle complex matters relating to custody and support of children, property division and alimony. Applicants to become Fellows must also pass a rigorous written examination covering a wide range of topics, and must be recognized by area judges and fellow attorneys as a leading practitioner in the area of matrimonial law.
There are only three attorneys in the State of South Dakota who have been recognized as Fellows of the AAML, and Greg Brewers and his partner Richard A. “Rico” Johnson are two of those three Fellows. The other Fellow of the AAML in South Dakota practices in Rapid City. Greg currently serves on the National Test Committee as well as the Committee on Professionalism and Collegiality. Greg is also a member of the AAML Central States Chapter, and serves as the Treasurer of that organization.
Greg has represented clients on more than 40 appeals to the South Dakota Supreme Court and has handled hundred of divorce and child custody issues. He has been a very active trial attorney for more than 20 years.
After 20 years as a legal assistant with SFJB, Linda Farmer has officially retired. We spent the afternoon celebrating her and reminiscing about her time at the firm.
Thank you, Linda, for all of your hard work and dedication to the firm. You have been such an asset to all that have worked with you. We will miss you greatly.
Enjoy your retirement - you have earned it!
We are very excited to introduce the newest member of the Strange, Farrell, Johnson, & Brewers team! Beau brings with him extensive knowledge and experience that will make him an incredible advocate for our clients.
Beau J. Blouin joined Strange, Farrell, Johnson & Brewers, P.C. on April 1, 2019. His practice is primarily focused on family law, criminal defense, litigation and appellate practice.
Beau grew up in Sioux Falls. He graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in history and sociology. Beau then attended William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he received his Juris Doctor degree with distinction in 2011.
Beau returned to Sioux Falls after completing law school and worked as a trial and appellate attorney at the Minnehaha County Public Defender’s Office for seven years. As a Senior Trial Attorney, he represented clients facing a wide range of felony charges, including homicide, and served as the office’s appellate attorney. In addition to accumulating significant courtroom experience as a trial attorney, Beau has extensive experience in representing clients on appeals to the South Dakota Supreme Court.
From all of us at Strange, Farrell, Johnson and Brewers, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the incredible men and women that have served in the Armed Forces.
