Davenport Evans Law Firm

Pedro Assis is a member of the Davenport Evans Trust & Trust Companies practice group. He is a native of Guaxupé, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Pedro’s practice is focused on trust companies, estate planning, probate, trust administration, taxation, and corporate and business law.

Pedro received his bachelor’s degree in science and technology from the Federal University of Alfenas. During his undergraduate program, he also studied abroad at Dublin City University. He moved to South Dakota in 2016 and researched stem cells and rare diseases for three years. Pedro then graduated from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law and was an intern with the firm in 2022 before joining the team in 2023.

At USD, Pedro was a member of the Moot Court Board. He competed in national and regional tournaments. He also served as a research assistant.

Outside of work, Pedro enjoys coffee, playing video games, and spending time with family.