1. Shane P. Coleman
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with honors, 1998
College: Montana State University, B.S.E.E., 1995
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with honors, 1998
Practice Area: Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment, ERISA Litigation, Environmental Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Litigation, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Trademark Litigation, Copyrights, Copyright Litigation, Bankruptcy
Membership: State Bar of Montana; American Intellectual Property Law Association.

2. Michael A. Monson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 2006
College: Montana State University - Billings,, B.A., 2003
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Taxation, Business, Tax Law, Commercial Credit, Real Estate
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3. Leslie Thomson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 2000; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 2001
College: University of Washington, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 2000; University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 2001
Practice Area: Employee Benefits
Membership: State Bar of Montana; American Bar Association.

4. Adrian Miller
Title: Associate
Law School: Hofstra University Law School, J.D.
College: Montana State University, B.S.
Admitted: Hofstra University Law School, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Natural Resource Litigation, Contract Disputes, Real Property Litigation, Condemnation and Partition Actions, Oil and Gas Litigation, Probate Litigation, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Dissolution of Marriage, Environmental and Natural Resources, International Law, Land Use & Zoning
Membership: State Bar of Montana.

5. Michelle M. Sullivan
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana College of Law, J.D., with highest honors, 2000
College: Montana State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1995
Admitted: University of Montana College of Law, J.D., with highest honors, 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment
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6. William W. Mercer
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1993
College: University of Montana, B.A., 1986; Harvard University, M.P.A., 1988
Admitted: George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Criminal Law
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7. Jason S. Ritchie
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 2004
College: Carroll College, B.S., 2001
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Corporation Litigation, Environmental Litigation, Labor and Employment, Administrative Law, Agricultural Law, Agribusiness, Agricultural Bankruptcy, Agricultural Employment, Agricultural Finance, Farm and Ranch Law, Livestock Law, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Unfair Trade, Banks and Banking, Banking Litigation, Lender Liability, Business Law, Business Litigation, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Defense, Discrimination, Human Rights, Race Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Class Actions, Class Action Defense, Commercial Law, Complex Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Construction Litigation, Contracts, Contract Litigation, Disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act, Disability Discrimination, Employee Benefits, ERISA Litigation, Environmental Law, Air Pollution, Affirmative Action, Age Discrimination in Employment, Collective Bargaining, Confidentiality Agreements, Covenants Not To Compete, Employee Discipline, Employee Drug Testing, Employee Leasing, Employee Privacy, Employer Intentional Torts, Employer Liability, Employer Rights, Employment Arbitration, Employment Breach of Contract, Employment Civil Rights, Employment Claims, Employment Class Actions, Employment Contracts, Employment Defense, Employment Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mortgages, Commercial Mortgages, Occupational Safety and Health, Products Liability, Real Estate, Torts
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8. L. W. Petersen
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1967; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1970
College: University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1964
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1967; New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1970
Practice Area: Banking Law, Corporate Law, Partnership Law, Limited Liability Company Law, Health Law, Probate and Trust Law, Estate Planning, Taxation Law, Natural Resources, Real Estate Law, Business Law, General and Commercial Law
Membership: Bar Fellowship: New York University. Associate Editor, Montana Law Review, 1965-1967. Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Russell E. Smith, District of Montana, 1967-1968. Graduate Editor, Tax Law Review, 1969-1970. Listed in: Best Lawyers in America, 1990— (Corporate Law; Banking Law; Real Estate Law; Tax; Natural… Read more New York University. Associate Editor, Montana Law Review, 1965-1967. Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Russell E. Smith, District of Montana, 1967-1968. Graduate Editor, Tax Law Review, 1969-1970. Listed in: Best Lawyers in America, 1990— (Corporate Law; Banking Law; Real Estate Law; Tax; Natural Resources Law; Trusts and Estates Law; Energy Law; Project Finance); Chambers USA (Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions); Mountain States Super Lawyers (Mergers and Acquisitions). Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Read less

9. Charles W. Hingle
Title: Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1976
College: Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., 1972
Admitted: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Banking Law, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions, Real Estate Law, Secured Lending, Business, Commercial
Membership: American Bar Association (Business Law Section); American Bankruptcy Institute.

10. James L. Jones
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1970
College: University of Montana, B.A., 1967
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law; ERISA Litigation; Environmental Litigation; Environmental Insurance Coverage
Membership: International Association of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Montana Defense Trial Lawyers, Inc.

11. Donald W. Quander
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Chicago, J.D., 1978; Harvard Law School
College: University of Chicago, B.A., with honors, 1974
Admitted: University of Chicago, J.D., 1978; Harvard Law School
Practice Area: Utility Law; Energy; Environmental Law; Natural Resources; Legislative Practice
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12. Jeanne Matthews Bender
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1985
College: University of Montana, A.B., with honors, 1965
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1985
Practice Area: Employment Law and Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Water Rights Law, Natural Resources, Commercial, Environmental and Natural Resources
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American Bar Association Foundation.

13. Kyle A. Gray
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1984
College: Michigan State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Environmental Litigation, Civil Appellate Litigation, Constitutional Law, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Liability, Environmental Cleanup, Insurance Coverage, General Practice
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14. Elizabeth A. Nedrow
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., with honors, 1995
College: Harvard University, B.A., with high honors, 1990
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., with honors, 1995
Practice Area: Employee Benefits
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15. W. Scott Mitchell
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1992
College: Montana State University, B.S.A.E., 1983
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1992
Practice Area: Environmental Law and Litigation, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Oil and Gas Law
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