Charles Gullickson

Charles Gullickson is a distinguished Financial Services attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP, based in Sioux Falls, SD. His practice primarily focuses on financial and insurance regulatory issues. Charles is extensively involved in banking law, where he advises on lending transactions, loan documentation, bank acquisitions, branching, and regulatory compliance. He also provides guidance to banking clients on third-party vendor oversight, credit card lending, and securitization processes.

In addition to his banking expertise, Charles handles a variety of insurance regulatory matters. As the Executive Director and General Counsel for the South Dakota Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association, he contributes to nationwide task forces on insurance insolvencies. His professional excellence is recognized with an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® for his legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.

Charles has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers® for his work in Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. He is also ranked by Chambers and Partners in Corporate/Commercial Law and is among the top 5% of practicing attorneys in South Dakota, as recognized by Great Plains Super Lawyers in Banking.

Outside of his legal practice, Charles is deeply involved in the arts. He has served as chair of the Board of Trustees for the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences and the Visual Arts Center. Currently, he is on the board of directors for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Wegner Arboretum Society. For inquiries, contact Charles at 605-336-2880 or cgullickson@dehs.com.