1. Patrick G.N. Beddow
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: Carroll College (B.A. with distinction in Accounting/Business-Finance, 2008)
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Business Entity Formation, Business Law & Governance, Energy & Mineral Transactions & Projects, Estate & Trust Administration, Estate Administration & Probate, Estate Planning, Farm and Ranch, Fiduciary Obligations & Estate and Trust Litigation, Mining, Oil & Gas, Residential Real Estate, Title Examinations
Membership: • Trustee - State Bar of Montana, New Lawyers' Section • State Bar of Montana• North Dakota State Bar Association• Wyoming State Bar Association• American Bar Association

2. Lance Raymond Hoskins
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., Honors, 1987
College: Montana State University, B.S., Honors, 1984):
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., Honors, 1987
Practice Area: Business Organizations, Governance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions, Non-Profit Entities, Tax, Healthcare, Physician Organizations and Issues, Tax and Finance, Mergers and Aquisitions, Acquisitions and Dispositions, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Real Estate, Farm and Ranch Transactions, Taxation, Business Entities, Mergers and Acquisitions, Spin-Offs, and Reorganizations, Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations, Real Estate Transactions, Tax Audits and Controversies, Trusts & Estates, Business Succession Planning, Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Premarital Agreements, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, Retirement Planning, Commercial, Government
Membership: State Bar of Montana; American Bar Association.

3. Christine M. Prill
Title: Associate
Law School: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A. in Finance, 2003
Admitted: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Banking and Finance; Banking Law, Compliance, and Internal Operations and Processes; Financing, Loan Structuring, and Documentation; Mergers and Acquisitions of Financial Institutions; Public Finance; Business Organizations; Governance; Mergers, Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions; Pro Bono; Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Sales and Leasing
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Nebraska State Bar Association• State Bar Association of North Dakota

4. David C. Clukey
Title: Associate
Law School: Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., Communication with Public Relations emphasis, 2011
Admitted: Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014
Practice Area: Business Organizations; Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Construction Defects; Taxation; Tax Audits and Controversies; Tort Litigation; Class Action Defense; Common law bad faith; Product Liability Defense; Professional negligence, including medical malpractice; Unfair Trade Practices Act
Membership: State Bar of MontanaAmerican Bar AssociationJ. Reuben Clark Law SocietyDefense Research InstituteMontana Defense Trial Lawyers

5. Gage Hart Zobell
Title: Associate
Law School: J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., Economics, magna cum laude, 2011
Admitted: J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
Practice Area: Business Organizations; Litigation; Renewable Energy; Mergers & Acquisitions; Permitting and Environmental; Title and Real Estate Related Matters; Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions; Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Other Minerals; Oil and Gas; Title Examination; Environmental Law; Eminent Domain; Environmental Due Diligence; Indian Law; Agreements With Tribes; Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Industrial Minerals; Land and Mineral Acquisition; Litigation and Administrative Proceedings; Merger and Acquisitions; Mine Development and Operation; Title Review and Curative; Real Estate; Access, Title and Property Disputes; Farm and Ranch Transactions; Water Rights; Water Law; Comprehensive Water Law Practice; Other Water-Related Matters; Teamwork; Water Right Transactions
Membership: State Bar of MontanaJRCLSYellowstone Area Bar Association

6. Shalise C. Zobell
Title: Associate
Law School: J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., Mathematics with a Political Science Minor, 2011
Admitted: J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2014
Practice Area: Business Organizations; Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions; Oil and Gas; Intellectual Property & Technology; Intellectual Property & Technology - Commercial; Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Industrial Minerals; Litigation and Administrative Proceedings; Tort Litigation; Products Liability; Trusts & Estates; Fiduciary Obligations and Estate and Trust Litigation
Membership: State Bar of MontanaState Bar of North DakotaMontana High Tech Business AllianceAIPLA member

7. David F. Knobel
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013 Staff Editor, University of Miami Inter-American Law Review
College: University of Montana, B.A., Political Science/International Relations, with high honors, 2009
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013 Staff Editor, University of Miami Inter-American Law Review
Practice Area: Access, Title and Property Disputes, Advice and representation in employment litigation, Including wrongful discharge and discrimination matters, Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Class Action Defense, Class action litigation, Collections, Commercial Litigation, Common law bad faith, Condominium and Homeowners' Associations, Coverage decisions, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions, Healthcare, Healthcare Litigation, Insurance compliance, Intellectual Property & Technology, Intellectual Property & Technology - Litigation, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense, Negligence, Oil and Gas, Payment of insurance benefits, Personal Injury, Personal Property Foreclosures, Claim and Delivery, Replevin, and Injunctive Remedies, Pro Bono, Product Liability Defense, Products Liability, Professional negligence, including medical malpractice, Real Estate, Real Property Foreclosures & Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Tort Litigation, Unfair Trade Practices Act, Workers Compensation
Membership:

8. Clayton H. Gregersen
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., with Honor, 2015
College: University of Wyoming, B.A., Criminal Justice, 2011
Admitted: University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., with Honor, 2015
Practice Area: Business Organizations; Litigation; Oil and Gas; Environmental; Environmental Law; Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and State Equivalents; Comprehensive Environmental Response; Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Solid or Hazardous Waste; Environmental Due Diligence; Tort Litigation; Negligence; Personal Injury
Membership: State Bar of MontanaState Bar of Wyoming

9. Kaitlin N. Taylor
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 2015
College: University of Montana, B.S., Accounting, 2011
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 2015
Practice Area: Business Organizations; Governance; Mergers, Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions; Tax; Mergers and Aquisitions; Acquisitions and Dispositions; Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Sales and Leasing; Taxation; Business Entities; Real Estate Transactions; State and Local Taxes; Wealth Transfer Taxes; Trusts & Estates; Business Succession Planning; Charitable Giving; Estate Planning; Fiduciary Obligations and Estate and Trust Litigation; Guardianships, Conservatorships and Disability Planning; Probate, Estate and Trust Administration; Retirement Planning; Tax Planning
Membership: •State Bar of Montana•Yellowstone Area Bar Association•American Bar Association

10. Christopher C. Stoneback
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 2006
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., 2002; London School of Economics, London, England, M.Sc., 2003
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Air & Water Quality; Appellate Practice; CERCLA/Superfund; Climate Change Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Employment Litigation; Endangered Species Act; Energy & Mineral Litigation; Environmental; Medical Malpractice; Mining; Natural Resources Damage; NEPA & State Counterparts; RCRA; Hazardous Waste & Solid Waste; Toxic Tort Defense
Membership: • American Bar Association • State Bar of Montana• North Dakota Bar Association • Yellowstone Area Bar Association• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers

11. Adam M. Olschlager
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 2007
College: University of North Dakota, B.S., Information Systems, 2003
Admitted: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 2007
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy; Debt Restructuring and Workouts; Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions; Renewable Energy; Mergers & Acquisitions; Oil and Gas; Lobbying, Regulatory and Administrative Affairs; Environmental; Mergers and Acquisitions; Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; Title Examination; Mergers and Aquisitions; Due Diligence; Joint Ventures; Mergers; Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Industrial Minerals; Merger and Acquisitions; Title Review and Curative; Real Estate; Access, Title and Property Disputes; Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Sales and Leasing
Membership: State Bar of MontanaNorth Dakota State Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationYellowstone Area Bar Association

12. Christopher C. Voigt
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D. with Honors, 1999
College: University of Wyoming, B.S., Business Administration with Honors, 1996
Admitted: University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D. with Honors, 1999
Practice Area: Tort Litigation, Litigation, Common law bad faith, General Practice, Coverage decisions, Insurance compliance, Negligence, Personal Injury, Product Liability Defense
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Wyoming State Bar Association• American Bar Association

13. Stewart R. Kirkpatrick
Title: Partner
Law School: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1986
College: Brigham Young University, B.A., History, 1983
Admitted: Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Business; Governance; Operations; and Transactions; Commercial Real Estate; Electronic Information; Technology; and Security [HIPAA]; Fraud and Abuse/STARK; Healthcare Education; Healthcare Labor and Employment; Lobbying; Long Term and Elder Care; In-Home Care; Hospice; and Rehabilitation; Medical Staff; Credentialing; and Peer Review; Physician Organizations and Issues; Plans; Managed Care; Employee Benefits; and Executive Compensation
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• American Heath Lawyers Association

14. Daniela E. Pavuk
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 2006
College: University of Toronto, B.A., honors, 2001
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Employment Litigation; Energy & Mineral Litigation; Estate Litigation; Personal Injury; Products Liability
Membership: • American Bar Association• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers• Yellowstone Area Bar Association• State Bar of Montana

15. Kayleigh N. Brown
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
College: Georgetown University, B.A., Government, honors with distinction, 2010
Admitted: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
Practice Area: Healthcare; Healthcare Litigation; Tort Litigation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury
Membership: State Bar of MontanaNorth Dakota State BarWyoming State Bar

16. Vincent G. Kalafat
Title: Associate
Law School: Notre Dame Law Schoo, l(J.D., summa cum laude, 2006, Editor in Chief, Notre Dame Law Review, Colonel William J. Hoynes Award
College: Carroll College (B.A. in Accounting/Finance, summa cum laud, 2003 Wall Street Journal Award)
Admitted: Notre Dame Law Schoo, l(J.D., summa cum laude, 2006, Editor in Chief, Notre Dame Law Review, Colonel William J. Hoynes Award
Practice Area: Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions of Financial Institutions, Business Organizations, Governance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions, Tax, Mergers and Aquisitions, Acquisitions and Dispositions, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Mergers, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Sales and Leasing, Farm and Ranch Transactions, Taxation, Business Entities, Mergers and Acquisitions, Spin-Offs, and Reorganizations, Real Estate Transactions, State and Local Taxes, Tax Audits and Controversies, Wealth Transfer Taxes, Trusts & Estates, Business Succession Planning, Charitable Giving, Elder Law Planning, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Obligations and Estate and Trust Litigation, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Disability Planning, Premarital Agreements, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Appeals
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• New York State Bar Association• American Bar Association • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants • Certified Public Accountant (non-practicing status since 2010)

17. Joseph W. Frick
Title: Associate
Law School: Washburn University School of Law, Dean's Honors, J.D., 2013
College: Community College of the Air Force, A.A.S., Aviation Maintenance Technology, 2008; Southwestern College, B.S., Business Management, 2008
Admitted: Washburn University School of Law, Dean's Honors, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall, Dog Bites, Boating Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Head and Spinal Injuries, Nursing Home Litigation, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Airbag Injury, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Workers Compensation, Construction Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Disputes
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• North Dakota State Bar Association• Yellowstone Area Bar Association

18. Victoria A. Marquis
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D. with honors, 2013
College: Gonzaga University, Dean's List, B.A. in Chemistry, 1992
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D. with honors, 2013
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Energy & Mineral Litigation; Energy & Mineral Transactions & Projects; Environmental; Land-use Law; Mining; Oil & Gas; Property Damage; Water Law; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Wyoming State Bar Association• North Dakota State Bar Association

19. Eric N. Peterson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D.
College: Montana State University, B.S., Sociology; Montana State University, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D.
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Arbitration; Bad Faith Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Estate Litigation; Mediation; Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury; Products Liability; Professional Liability; Property Damage
Membership: State Bar of Montana.

20. Megan McCrae
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: Montana State University-Billings, B.S., Sociology, 2005; University of Montana, M.P.A., 2007
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Business & Workforce Development; Healthcare Education; Healthcare Labor and Employment; Long Term and Elder Care; In-Home Care; Hospice; and Rehabilitation; Medical Staff; Credentialing; and Peer Review; Physician Organizations and Issues; Plans; Managed Care; Employee Benefits; and Executive Compensation; Tax and Finance; Workforce Management & Dispute Prevention
Membership: • State Bar of Montana

21. Emily L. Royer
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Montana State University, B.S., Finance, 2008
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Banking Law; Compliance; and Internal Operations and Processes; Bankruptcy; Business Law & Governance; Commercial Real Estate; Financing; Loan Structuring; and Documentation; Foreclosures; Claim and Delivery; Replevin; and Injunctive Remedies; Non-Profit Entities
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Yellowstone Area Bar Association• American Bar Association

22. Dave P. Whisenand
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D. with Certificate in Natural Resources Conflict Resolution, 2012
College: University of Montana, B.A. with Honors in Environmental Studies, 2008
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D. with Certificate in Natural Resources Conflict Resolution, 2012
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Energy & Mineral Litigation; Environmental; Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury; Professional Liability; Property Damage; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• American Bar Association• North Dakota State Bar Association

23. Bradley C. Sweat
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Idaho College of Law,, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: Utah Valley University, B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of Idaho College of Law,, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Bankruptcy; Business & Workforce Development; Collections; Debt Restructuring and Workouts; Employment Litigation; Foreclosures; Claim and Delivery; Replevin; and Injunctive Remedies; Workforce Management & Dispute Prevention
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• State Bar of North Dakota

24. Neil G. Westesen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Colorado, J.D., with highest honors, 1991
College: University of Montana, B.A., with highest honors, 1988
Admitted: University of Colorado, J.D., with highest honors, 1991
Practice Area: Appellate, Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Construction Defects, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, Professional Liability, Oil and Gas, Indian Law, Litigation, Indian Law, Agreements With Tribal Members, Agreements With Tribes, Mediation Services, Mediation Services, Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Industrial Minerals, Litigation and Administrative Proceedings, Tort Litigation, Product Liability Defense, Products Liability, Professional negligence, including medical malpractice
Membership: • State Bar of Montana • Gallatin County Bar Association• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers• Defense Research Institute• American Bar Association• Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation• State Law Resources, Board of Directors•

25. Richard A. Brekke
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University School of Law, as a Kenneson Fellow, B.A. in Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration, 1974; University of Montana, LL.M. in Taxation, 1978; University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1977
College:
Admitted: New York University School of Law, as a Kenneson Fellow, B.A. in Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration, 1974; University of Montana, LL.M. in Taxation, 1978; University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Business Law & Governance; Business Succession Planning; Business Tax; Charitable Giving; Corporate & Partnership Tax; Estate Administration & Probate; Estate Planning; Estate; Gift & Generation Skipping Transfer Tax; Farm and Ranch; Fiduciary Obligations & Estate and Trust Litigation; Income Tax; Mergers; Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions; Premarital Agreements; Property Tax; Retirement Planning; State & Local Tax; Tax Controversy; Trusts & Trust Administration
Membership: • American Bar Association• State Bar of Montana• State Bar of Montana (Former chair of Tax and Probate Council)• Yellowstone County Bar Association (Former member of Board of Directors)• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants• Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants (Former chair of Federal Taxation Committee)• Billings Chapter of Certified Public Accountants

26. Jared M. Le Fevre
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Utah School of Law, J.D., 2001; University of Alabama School of Law,, LLM, Taxation, Magna Cum Laude
College: Ricks College, A.A., 1996; Brigham Young University, B.A., 1998
Admitted: University of Utah School of Law, J.D., 2001; University of Alabama School of Law,, LLM, Taxation, Magna Cum Laude
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Bankruptcy; Business Entity Formation; Business Tax; Collections; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Real Estate; Conservation Easements; Corporate & Partnership Tax; Debt Restructuring and Workouts; Estate; Gift & Generation Skipping Transfer Tax; Farm and Ranch; Foreclosures; Claim and Delivery; Replevin; and Injunctive Remedies; Homeowners' Associations; Condominiums & Planned Unit Developments; Income Tax; Land Use; Subdivisions; Zoning & Permitting; Lobbying; Long Term and Elder Care; In-Home Care; Hospice; and Rehabilitation; Property Tax; Residential Real Estate; State & Local Tax; Tax and Finance; Tax Controversy
Membership: • State Bar of Montana

27. Denise D. Linford
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming, J.D., 2001
College: University of Wyoming, B.S., Accounting, 1998
Admitted: University of Wyoming, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Banking Law; Compliance; and Internal Operations and Processes; Business Entity Formation; Business Succession Planning; Energy & Mineral Transactions & Projects; Estate Administration & Probate; Estate Planning; Estate; Gift & Generation Skipping Transfer Tax; Farm and Ranch; Mining; Oil & Gas; Premarital Agreements; Property Tax; Renewable Energy - Wind; Hydro; Solar; Title Examinations; Trusts & Trust Administration
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Wyoming State Bar Association

28. David L. Charles
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1974
College: University of Denver and Parsons College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1972
Admitted: University of Iowa, J.D., with high distinction, 1974
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Employment Litigation; Estate Litigation; Fiduciary Obligations & Estate and Trust Litigation; Foreclosures; Claim and Delivery; Replevin; and Injunctive Remedies; Healthcare Litigation; Intellectual Property & Technology; Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury; Products Liability; Professional Liability; Property Damage; Toxic Tort Defense; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • Iowa State Bar Association• State Bar of Montana• North Dakota State Bar Association• American Bar Association-Litigation Section• National Board of Trial Advocacy• American Association for Justice• Iowa Defense Counsel• Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers• Litigation Counsel of America• Iowa Association for Justice• American Society of Legal Advocates• Polk County Bar Association• Montana Defense Counsel• Montana Trial Lawyers

29. Myles J. Thomas
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1954; New York University, LL.M., in Taxation, 1957
College: DePauw University; University of Montana, B.A., 1954
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1954; New York University, LL.M., in Taxation, 1957
Practice Area: Estate Administration & Probate; State & Local Tax
Membership:

30. Monique P. Voigt
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 2007
College: University of Montana (B.A., English, 2004; B.A., Sociology, 2004)
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Appellate Practice; Bad Faith Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Energy & Mineral Litigation; Energy & Mineral Transactions & Projects; Environmental; Mining; Oil & Gas; Personal Injury; Products Liability; Property Damage; Water Law
Membership: • Montana Defense Trial Lawyers• State Bar of Montana• Wyoming State Bar Association• Yellowstone Area Bar Association• North Dakota State Bar Association

31. Arthur F. Lamey, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1957
College: University of Michigan, B.B.A., 1952
Admitted: University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1957
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana.

32. James P. Sites
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Georgetown University (J.D., 1973; LL.M. in Taxation, 1979)
College: University of Oslo; Haverford College, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Georgetown University (J.D., 1973; LL.M. in Taxation, 1979)
Practice Area: Administrative Law; State & Local Tax
Membership: • Tax Litigation Subcommittee, Chair• State Bar of Montana

33. Renee L. Coppock
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Illinois, J.D., magna cum laude, 1987
College: University of Illinois, B.S., with highest honors, 1984
Admitted: University of Illinois, J.D., magna cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Access, Title and Property Disputes, Business Organizations, Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Sales and Leasing, Comprehensive Indian Law Practice, Comprehensive Water Law Practice, Condominium and Homeowners' Associations, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Development, Zoning and Land Use, Farm and Ranch Transactions, Indian Law, Mergers, Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions, Oil and Gas, Other Water-Related Matters, Personal Property Foreclosures, Claim and Delivery, Replevin, and Injunctive Remedies, Real Estate, Water Law, Water Right Transactions, Water Rights
Membership: Yellowstone Area and American (Member, Probate, Property and Trust Law Section) Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana (Member, Bankruptcy Section; Secretary-Treasurer, 1988-1991, 1993); American Agricultural Law Association.

34. Steven Robert Milch
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., cum laude, 1987
College: Montana State University, B.A., 1979
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Appellate Practice; Civil Rights; Class Actions; Commercial Litigation; ERISA Litigation; Indian Law; Personal Injury; Resources and Links - Employee Benefits; ERISA & Executive Compensation
Membership: • American Bar Association (Litigation Appellate Practice Committee)• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association• Yellowstone Area Bar Association• Defense Research Institute (DRI)• ABA, Civil Rights Litigation Committee• State Bar of Montana

35. Robert C. Griffin
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
College: Denison University, B.F.A., with honors, 1977; University of Denver, M.A., 1986; University of Miami, D.M.A., 1989
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Business Organizations, Commercial Litigation, Electronic Information, Technology, and Security [HIPAA], Employment contract review and drafting, Healthcare, Intellectual Property & Technology, Intellectual Property & Technology - Commercial, Intellectual Property & Technology - Litigation, Labor & Employment, Licensing, Litigation, Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, Separation agreements, Trademark & Copyright Registration
Membership: • Crowley Fleck Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group, Chair• Crowley Fleck Intellectual Property Newsletter, Editor• Model State Trademark Bill Subcommittee, International Trademark Association, (INTA) Member 2002-2003• State Bar of Montana

36. Colby L. Branch
Title: Partner
Law School: Gonzaga University, J.D., with highest honors, 1999
College: Montana State University, B.S., Geology, 1983; Texas Tech University, M.S. Geology, 1988
Admitted: Gonzaga University, J.D., with highest honors, 1999
Practice Area: Agreements With Tribal Members, Agreements With Tribes, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Organizations, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act (Federal and State), Climate Change, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Solid or Hazardous Waste, Constitutional Environmental Claims (Montana), Eminent Domain, Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions, Environmental, Environmental Due Diligence, Indian Law, Industrial Facilities, Legislative Activities, Litigation, Lobbying, Regulatory and Administrative Affairs, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Other Minerals, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Equivalents, Natural Resources and Environmental Law, Oil and Gas, Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Pipelines, Transmission Lines and Other Linear Facilities, Renewable Energy, Title Examination
Membership: • President, Montana Petroleum Association (2013-Present)Director, Montana Petroleum Association (2000-Present)• American Association of Petroleum Geologists (1983-Present)• State Bar of Montana• American Bar Association

37. Eli J. Patten
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: The George Washington University, Washington, DC, B.A. in Political Science, 2005
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Collections; Commercial Litigation; Commercial Real Estate; Debt Restructuring and Workouts; Foreclosures; Claim and Delivery; Replevin; and Injunctive Remedies; Homeowners' Associations; Condominiums & Planned Unit Developments; Residential Real Estate; Water Law; Water Rights
Membership: • State Bar of Montana - Bankruptcy Section, Section Counsel Member (2010 - 2012), Treasurer (2013), Chair (2013-2014)• Yellowstone Area Bar Association, Trustee• State Bar of Montana - New Lawyers' Section, Trustee• American Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division District Representative (2014 - 2015)

38. Joshua B. Cook
Title: Associate
Law School: Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2010
College:
Admitted: Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Access, Title and Property Disputes, Acquisitions and Dispositions, Agreements With Tribal Members, Agreements With Tribes, Comprehensive Indian Law Practice, Due Diligence, Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions, Environmental, Farm and Ranch Transactions, Indian Law, Joint Ventures, Land and Mineral Acquisition, Litigation, Litigation and Administrative Proceedings, Merger and Acquisitions, Corporate & Incorporation, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mine Development and Operation, Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Industrial Minerals, Mining - Hard Rock, Coal and Other Minerals, Natural Resources and Environmental Law, Oil and Gas, Permitting and Environmental, Pipelines, Transmission Lines and Other Linear Facilities, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Title and Real Estate Related Matters, Title Examination, Title Review and Curative
Membership:

39. John (Justin) W. Harkins, IV
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Emory University, B.A. in Religion, 2005; Vanderbilt University, M. Div., 2009; University of Montana, M.S. in Environmental Studies, 2014
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Business & Workforce Development; Employment Litigation; Energy & Mineral Litigation; Environmental; Land-use Law; Medical Malpractice; Renewable Energy - Wind; Hydro; Solar; Water Law; Workforce Management & Dispute Prevention
Membership: • State Bar of Montana

40. Bruce F. Fain
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Idaho, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
College: Texas A & M University, B.S., 1980
Admitted: University of Idaho, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
Practice Area: Advice and representation in employment litigation, Including wrongful discharge and discrimination matters, Construction Law, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Development of drug testing policies and related advice, Electronic Information, Technology, and Security [HIPAA], Employee discipline and termination advice, Employee screening, hiring practices and policies, Employment contract review and drafting, Employment policy development, including handbook drafting and review, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, Fiduciary Obligations and Estate and Trust Litigation, Healthcare, Healthcare Labor and Employment, Healthcare Litigation, Independent contractor / employee classification, Labor & Employment, Medical Staff, Credentialing, Peer Review, and Physician Matters, Non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, Personal Property Foreclosures, Claim and Delivery, Replevin, and Injunctive Remedies, Physician Organizations and Issues, Separation agreements, Tort Litigation, Military, Trusts & Estates, Unfair Trade Practices Act, Wage and hour compliance, Workplace safety / OSHA
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana; State Bar of Texas; The American Health Lawyers Association.

41. Rachel Hasselle
Title: Associate
Law School: Emory University, J.D., 2006
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 2003
Admitted: Emory University, J.D., 2006
Practice Area:
Membership:

42. Michael Tennant
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2008; New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2013
College: University of Montana, Masters in Business Administration, 2008; University of Montana, Masters in Accountancy, 2008; Montana State University, B.S. in Accounting, 2005; Flathead Valley Community College, A.S. in Accounting, 2003
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2008; New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2013
Practice Area: Business Entity Formation; Business Law & Governance; Business Succession Planning; Business Tax; Charitable Giving; Corporate & Partnership Tax; Elder Law Counseling; Estate Administration & Probate; Estate Litigation; Estate Planning; Estate; Gift & Generation Skipping Transfer Tax; Fiduciary Obligations & Estate and Trust Litigation; Guardianships; Conservatorships & Disability Planning; Income Tax; Mergers; Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions; Premarital Agreements; Property Tax; Retirement Planning; State & Local Tax; Tax Controversy; Trusts & Trust Administration
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• American Bar Association

43. Steven Jennings
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2003
College: The Ohio State University, B.A., Anthropology, 1986
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Labor & Employment, Workers Compensation, Mediation Services, Real Estate, Access, Title and Property Disputes, Renewable Energy, Title and Real Estate Related Matters, Tort Litigation, Class Action Defense, Coverage decisions, Negligence, Payment of insurance benefits
Membership: • State Bar of Montana

44. Kevin P. Heaney
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., with honors
College: University of Montana, B.A.B.A.-Finance, Economics, with highest honors; University of Montana School of Business, M.B.A., with honors
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., with honors
Practice Area: Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions of Financial Institutions, Business Organizations, Governance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy, Collections, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Sales and Leasing
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• American Bar Association• Yellowstone Area Bar Association

45. Jeffery J. Oven
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming, J.D., 1999
College: Western Michigan University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: University of Wyoming, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Climate Change Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Energy & Mineral Litigation; Environmental; Natural Resources Damage; NEPA & State Counterparts; Tax Controversy
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Wyoming State Bar Association• American Bar Association• Yellowstone County Bar Association

46. James R. Hintz
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1999
College: Northern Michigan University (B.S., 1977; M.A., 1980)
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Workers Compensation; Labor and Employment; Real Property
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana.

47. Ashley Burleson
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D. with High Honors, 1998
College: University of Texas, B.B.A. with Honors in Accounting, 1994
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D. with High Honors, 1998
Practice Area: Business Organizations, Governance, Tax, Taxation, Business Entities, Wealth Transfer Taxes, Trusts & Estates, Business Succession Planning, Charitable Giving, Elder Law Planning, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Obligations and Estate and Trust Litigation, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Disability Planning, Premarital Agreements, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Yellowstone Area Bar Association (Board Member)• American Bar Association

48. Alan C. Bryan
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming School of Law, J.D., 1996
College: University of Wyoming, B.A. Finance, 1993
Admitted: University of Wyoming School of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Banking and Finance, Bankruptcy, Collections, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Debt Restructuring and Workouts, Energy & Minerals Projects & Transactions, Financing, Loan Structuring, and Documentation, Indian Law, Oil and Gas, Personal Property Foreclosures, Claim and Delivery, Replevin, and Injunctive Remedies, Commercial, General Practice
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Wyoming State Bar Association

49. Gary M. Connelley
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1983
College: Montana State University, B.S., honors, 1979
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Domestic Relations; Poverty Law; Public Interest; Pro Bono
Membership: State Bar of Montana; American Bar Association.

50. Gary G. Broeder
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1974
College: Montana State University, B.A., 1968
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Energy & Mineral Transactions & Projects; Oil & Gas; Title Examinations
Membership: • Yellowstone County Bar Association• State Bar of Montana• American Bar Association

51. Louis R. Moore
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of North Dakota, J.D., 1955
College: University of North Dakota, B.S.C., 1952
Admitted: University of North Dakota, J.D., 1955
Practice Area: Natural Resource Law; Oil and Gas Law; Mining Law
Membership: Yellowstone County Bar Association; State Bar of Montana; American College of Real Estate Lawyers.

52. Gareld F. Krieg
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1957
College: Stanford University, B.A., 1952
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1957
Practice Area: Health Care Law; Real Estate Law; Commercial Law
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana.

53. George C. Dalthorp
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., 1958
College: Montana State University, B.S., 1951; University of Denver
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., 1958
Practice Area: Insurance Law
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana (Chairman, Board of Trustees, 1982-1983; President, 1985-1986); International Association of Defense Counsel; American Board of Trial Advocates.

54. Herbert I. Pierce, III
Title: Partner
Law School: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1970
College: University of Montana, B.A. in Political Science, 1967
Admitted: University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Healthcare Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Medical Staff; Credentialing; and Peer Review; Personal Injury
Membership: • Defense Research Institute, Section on Medical Negligence• Litigation Counsel of America trial lawyers honorary society• American Academy of Medical Malpractice Lawyers• State Bar of Montana

55. Steven P. Ruffatto
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1976
College: Montana State University, B.S., Engineering, with distinction, 1971
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1976
Practice Area: Oil and Gas Law; Title Law; Real Estate Law; Mining Law
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana.

56. Steven J. Lehman
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, 1978
College: University of Wisconsin, B.A., with distinction, 1972; National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1981
Admitted: University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, 1978
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Appellate Practice; Arbitration; Business & Workforce Development; Employment Litigation; Mediation; Workforce Management & Dispute Prevention
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Yellowstone Area Bar Association • American Bar Association• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association• Defense Research Institute (DRI)

57. Christopher Mangen, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: Montana State University, B.A. 1976
Admitted: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Environmental; Oil & Gas; Personal Injury; Products Liability; Water Law
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana.

58. Robert G. (Jock) Michelotti, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1979
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., Accounting, 1973; University of Southern California, Masters of Business Taxation, 1976
Admitted: University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Business Entity Formation; Business Law & Governance; Business Succession Planning; Business Tax; Charitable Giving; Commercial Real Estate; Conservation Easements; Corporate & Partnership Tax; Elder Law Counseling; Estate Administration & Probate; Estate Planning; Estate; Gift & Generation Skipping Transfer Tax; Farm and Ranch; Guardianships; Conservatorships & Disability Planning; Income Tax; Mergers; Acquisitions & Other Business Transactions; Non-Profit Entities; Premarital Agreements; Property Tax; Residential Real Estate; Retirement Planning; State & Local Tax; Tax Controversy; Trusts & Trust Administration
Membership: • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 1976• State Bar of Montana

59. William D. Lamdin, III
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1983
College: Rocky Mountain College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1983
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Banking Law; Finance; Creditors Rights in Bankruptcy; Commercial and Real Estate Transactions
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana; American Judicature Society; Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association; Montana Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Division.

60. William J. Mattix
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with honors, 1983
College: Montana State University; Carroll College, B.A., 1978; University of Arkansas; Defense Counsel Trial Academy, 1988
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with honors, 1983
Practice Area: Products Liability; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Defense Research Institute (DRI)• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers (MDTLA)

61. Peter F. Habein
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with honors, 1983
College: Dartmouth College, A.B., cum laude, 1979; University of Virginia, M.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with honors, 1983
Practice Area: Tort Litigation, Common law bad faith
Membership: • State Bar of Montana Ethics Committee (2007 - Present)• University of Montana School of Law, Board of Visitors (2002 - 2008)• Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society, Board of Directors (2007 - Present)• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, President (2000 - 2001)

62. Michael S. Dockery
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1983
College: Southeastern Louisiana University; Montana State University, B.A., with high honors, 1980
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1983
Practice Area: Banking and Finance, Commercial, Financing, Loan Structuring, and Documentation, Public Finance, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Real Property Foreclosures & Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Real Estate, Access, Title and Property Disputes, Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Sales and Leasing, Development, Zoning and Land Use, Farm and Ranch Transactions, Real Estate Financing and Security Devices
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana; American College of Real Estate Lawyers; National Association of Bond Lawyers; Montana Land Title Association; American Land Title Association.

63. Jon T. Dyre
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Wyoming, J.D., with honors, 1985
College: University of Minnesota, B.A., cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of Wyoming, J.D., with honors, 1985
Practice Area: Business Organizations, Common law bad faith, Environmental, Litigation, Natural Resources and Environmental Law, Oil and Gas, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Tort Litigation, Workers Compensation
Membership: • State Bar of Montana• Wyoming State Bar Association• Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association• Defense Research Institute (DRI)

64. Joe C. Maynard, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1987
College: Montana State University, B.S., with honors, 1983
Admitted: University of Montana, J.D., with high honors, 1987
Practice Area: Labor & Employment, Workers Compensation
Membership: Yellowstone County (Member, Board of Directors; President) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana; Workers Compensation Court Rules Committee; Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.

65. John R. Lee
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1989
College: University of North Dakota, B.S.B.A., cum laude, 1981
Admitted: University of North Dakota, J.D., with distinction, 1989
Practice Area: Energy & Mineral Transactions & Projects; Lobbying; Regulatory & Administrative Affairs; Oil & Gas; Title Examinations
Membership: • Montana Association of Professional Landmen Past President• Director, Region VII, American Association of Professional Landmen• Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Trustee• State Bar of Montana

66. Leonard H. Smith
Title: Partner
Law School: Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, J.D., 1990
College: Montana State University, 1986
Admitted: Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Bad Faith Litigation; Healthcare Education; Healthcare Labor and Employment; Healthcare Litigation; Medical Staff; Credentialing; and Peer Review; Personal Injury; Property Damage
Membership: Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana.

67. Paul C. Collins
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., cum laude, 1993
College: Davidson College, B.S., 1988
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Products Liability; Medical Malpractice; Litigation; Water Quality
Membership: State Bar of New Mexico; State Bar of Montana; Yellowstone Area Bar Association; Defense Research Institute.