Thad L. Fuller, a prominent lawyer practicing in Milbank, South Dakota, has established himself as a distinguished figure in the state’s legal community. Born in Eldora, Iowa, Fuller’s early education was received in public schools before pursuing further studies at Redfield College and the state university. After being admitted to the bar, he formed a successful partnership with Burtin D. Gamble. Known for his effective advocacy and exceptional public speaking skills, Fuller has made significant contributions to the Republican Party and was elected as Grant County’s state’s attorney. His professional achievements are complemented by his involvement in fraternal organizations, enjoying widespread popularity in various circles.
THAD L. FULLER, who is engaged in the practice of his profession in Milbank, has gained a position of prominence at the bar of the state and merits recognition in this work. He is a native of Eldora, Iowa, being a son of Hon. Howard G. and Maria E. (Leonard) Fuller, both of whom were born and reared in the state of New York. The father was one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the state and one of the distinguished members of its bar. The subject of this review was about ten years of age at the time of his parents’ removal from Iowa to South Dakota. His early educational discipline was received in the public schools, while later he pursued his studies at Redfield College, in Redfield, and in the state university. He then began reading law in the office of the old-established and well-known firm of Aiken, Bailey & Voorhees, of Sioux Falls, and later became the official stenographer in the Supreme Court. He retained this incumbency for about two years, having in the meanwhile been admitted to the bar upon examination before the Supreme Court. The examination occurred before he had attained his legal majority, and he was thus compelled to wait several months before securing the official papers that made him eligible for active practice. In 1888, Mr. Fuller entered into a professional alliance with Burtin D. Gamble, under the firm name of Gamble & Fuller, and they were associated in practice until June 15, 1902, at which time Mr. Gamble died. Mr. Fuller is known as a particularly effective and discriminating advocate and has made an enviable record in this line. As a public speaker, he has gained distinctive precedence and has been called upon to deliver addresses on various occasions. In politics, he is a staunch advocate of the principles of the Republican Party, and in 1902, he was elected state’s attorney of Grant County, in which capacity he is serving at the time of this writing. He has proved to be a most able and acceptable public prosecutor. Fraternally, he is identified with the Masonic Order and the Knights of Pythias, while he enjoys marked popularity in professional, business, and social circles.
Source: Robinson, Doane, History of South Dakota: together with mention of Citizens of South Dakota, [Logansport? IN] : B. F. Bowen, 1904.