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Zac earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. In 2019, he earned his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law. While in law school, Zac was a member of the ABA Negotiations and National Trial Competition Teams, completed his clinic with the Powell County Attorney’s Office, and served as class commencement speaker. Following law school, Zac clerked for the Honorable Ray J. Dayton, Montana Third Judicial District Court, and the Honorable Sam E. Haddon, United States District Court for the District of Montana. Zac is admitted to practice in both the state and federal courts of Montana. He is a member of the Western Montana Bar Association and Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association.

Sherine, a Montana native, graduated from the University of Montana School of Law. She is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Montana, Gallatin County Bar Association, Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Her practice emphasizes civil litigation in a wide variety of practice areas at both the trial and appellate levels. As a practicing litigator, Sherine has handled complex matters, taken several cases to trial and has achieved excellent results in the courtroom. Sherine's practice focuses on litigation, personal injury, business law, real estate transactions, and liquor licensing.. In addition to her practice, Sherine is a Trustee for the State Bar of Montana (2021-current), former President of the Gallatin County Bar Association (2022-2023), and former Chairperson for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Montana (2015 to 2017). In 2016, she was named a Top 10 under 40 Family Law Attorney by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. She also served as the Vice Chair and member of the Board of Directors for Haven, a local non-profit domestic violence shelter (2014-2020).

Shane received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Montana in 2006 and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University Of Montana School Of Law in May, 2010. While attending law school, Shane worked as an intern for the Brown Law Firm for two years. Shane has been practicing law with the Brown Law Firm, P.C. since 2010, and he became a shareholder in 2017. His legal practice focuses on civil defense litigation. Shane is admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Court in Montana and he is a member of the American Bar Association, Yellowstone Area Bar Association, Western Montana Bar Association, and Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association.

Rob’s practice focuses upon commercial and civil litigation; construction and real estate disputes; insurance disputes; probate; business and real estate negotiations and transactions; mediations; and civil appeals.

Peter was admitted to the Montana State Bar in 2006, the U.S. District Court in 2006, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2008 and the United States Supreme Court in 2013.. Peter is a shareholder at McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk.  Peter has obtained acquittals for accused clients in both state and federal courts. He has handled appeals to the Montana and United States Supreme Courts, and has argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Peter’s practice areas include white collar criminal defense, general criminal defense, personal injury law and general civil litigation.. In addition to his court room work, Peter has represented numerous professionals—including attorneys, nurses, doctors and law enforcement— facing disciplinary action from their licensing boards.. Peter has also represented numerous college students facing expulsion for violating university student conduct codes.. Peter is a proud and active member of the District of Montana’s federal Criminal Justice Act Panel. During law school, he was trained at and tried cases for the Colorado Public Defender’s Office and worked in the law school’s criminal defense clinic.. Peter is recognized statewide as an expert in federal and state firearm laws, on which he regularly lectures and consults with other attorneys.

Ms. Ammons is a registered nurse and an attorney.  She has seen firsthand that vulnerable people need protection and guidance.  As a lawyer, she believes in protecting her clients and resolving problems as they arise.  She will work with your personal situation with respect and work toward your future. Consultations by appointment only - Call to schedule a consultation today!

Matthew A. McKeon was born and raised in the mining city of Butte, America. He attended Dartmouth College followed by the University of Montana School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Montana District Courts and the U.S. District Court, District of Montana (2014).. Matthew is a member of the State Bar of Montana, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Dartmouth Lawyers Association. While in law school he was a member of the Business & Intellectual Property Group and completed his clinical work in the Mediation department.  In his criminal practice, Matthew has represented dozens of accused clients in all forms of criminal cases; many of them on behalf of indigent defendant’s through the Conflict Division of the State of Montana’s Office of Public Defenders. Matthew also is a proud member of the District of Montana’s Criminal Justice Act Panel, where he provides federal criminal defense services to indigent defendants.

Lucy Hansen was raised in Butte and Helena, Montana. She graduated from Carroll College and received her law degree from the University of Montana in 2002. While in law school, Lucy was a member of the Trial Team. She was awarded one of two Student Advocates of the Year Award at graduation. She is licensed to practice in State and Federal Courts. Lucy owned a solo family law practice from 2003-2006. From 2006 through 2012 she served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Protection Unit.. In 2013 Lucy returned to private practice and family law.  She represents clients going through the difficult process of divorce and/or parenting matters.  Lucy has focused her 19+ years of legal experience on family law and child welfare and is commited to helping her clients navigate the most difficult life experiences.  She finds tremendous reward in her ability to help others.  She  equally enjoys findings ways to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom, as well as her trial practice.  Each case is unique and Lucy has the experience to determine the most cost-effective and approrpriate course for each individual clilent.  She brings passion, knowledge, and commitment to each of her cases.. Outside of the office, Lucy enjoys spending time with her son and daughter, and enjoying all that Montana has to offer. She is an avid hiker, and enjoys kayaking, rafting, and canoeing on Montana's beautiful waters.  She also enjoys traveling all over Montana and representing clients across this great state.

Lance is a 1999 graduate of the Gonzaga School of Law and is licensed to practice in Montana State, Federal and Municipal Courts. He is a Montana trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense and plaintiff's litigation. He has tried several major cases. Lance has received acquittals in cases of deliberate homicide, assault with a weapon, and drug cases, to name a few, but oftentimes his litigation skills have led to dismissals or plea agreements to lesser charges in trial level cases. He has handled multiple deliberate homicide cases and has been recognized by his peers for his tenaciousness as a litigator and his effectiveness in justified use of force and bullying cases. He has also won significant civil verdicts and settlements against corporations such as UPS, FedEx and insurance companies, as well as cities, municipal parties, police departments. He has settled numerous cases against multimillion dollar corporations and insurance companies, as well as cities and municipalities.. Although he handles a variety of criminal and civil cases, Lance has a passion for defending the underdog and protecting the injured. While his office is in Missoula, he is willing to travel anywhere in Montana to defend or pursue a claim on behalf of his clients. Lance understands that he and his firm are not only fighting for your rights, but also for the future of your life, family, job, and reputation. He will do everything possible to ensure your rights are protected, your interests are pursued, and your entitlement to a fair legal proceeding is safeguarded.. Lance is a native Montanan, who obtained his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Montana. He is a member of the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Lance has the honor of being designated counsel for Porac. He devotes his free time to his wife, children and family, friends and the great outdoors.

James is a fourth generation Montanan and lifelong resident of this beautiful state. He has dedicated his career to representing everyday people against the oppression of the powerful, whether that be the government, big corporations, insurance companies, or others who seek to take advantage of hard working Montanans.. James obtained both his bachelor’s degree in philosophy (2011) and law degree (2016) from the University of Montana. In law school, he: served the Montana Law Review as a staff editor for one year and the intake editor for another year; clerked for Montana District Court Judge Russel Fagg in Billings for a summer; and completed his clinical experience representing indigent criminal defendants in Missoula. After law school, James clerked for United States District Court Judge Sam Haddon in Helena for one year. He then briefly served as a public defender in Helena before accepting his (then) dream job at Meyer, Shaffer & Stepans in Missoula, where for 6 years he represented individuals in Montana and Wyoming in areas such as oil field accidents, civil rights, sexual assaults, employment disputes, and contract disputes.. Now, James is excited to open his own solo practice based in Missoula. He brings a diverse array of experience from both within the courts and in front of them, from multi-million dollar, high profile federal cases to minor misdemeanor criminal cases in city courts. James understands that regardless of how relatively big or small your legal issue is, it is likely one of the most important, confusing, and stressful aspects of your life. He accordingly approaches every case with compassion, honestly, and a dedication to demystifying the legal system for his clients, all while achieving the best results possible. Unlike many lawyers that treat their clients like merely a means to getting paid, here you will be treated with the respect, kindness, and dignity you deserve.

I grew up in small-town Montana. After thirteen years of restaurant work, I was inspired to attend law school. Now, I am a business/litigation/intellectual property attorney in Missoula, Montana and love it! When I’m not lawyering, I love backpacking, hunting, fishing, and football with my wife and our pups.I represent businesses in all aspects of:Business Law (Commercial transactions; contracts; corporate law/compliance; mergers & acquisitions; small business law; employment law; startups).Intellectual Property (Copyright/Trademark/Trade Secret/Unfair Competition/Software; all aspects of procurement, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, licensing, consulting, and contract negotiation).Litigation (representing plaintiffs and defendants in administrative, state and federal court from trial through appeals in any of the above areas).

I grew up in Missoula but went to school at Montana State University to get a B.S. in chemical engineering.  After working at the Hanford site in Washington, I returned to Missoula for law school.  I started as an intern at Worden Thane in 1994 and graduated  from law school in 1996 when I was hired as an associate.. Starting in 1999, I began working on complex litigation involving professional negligence (predominately medical malpractice) and class actions.  I have represented a variety of doctors, lawyers, accountants, and contractors in professional negligence cases.   I have also represented hospitals, power companies, and other businesses in class action litigation.. I have the honor of having a great group of clients in banking, construction, power production, and medicine.. Otherwise, I am an avid hockey player and a founder of the Missoula Woodpeckers Hockey Club, a travelling team, and I am completing my work for a black belt in taekwondo.

I am a private practice attorney in located in Missoula, Montana. I practice as part of the family firm located in Missoula, Billings, and Laurel. If you have legal problems in any of our areas of practice, anywhere in Montana, please contact.

I am a litigation attorney with 23 years of experience. My practice places a strong emphasis on Plaintiff catastrophic injury, professional malpractice, wrongful death and product liability claims. I also litigate civil rights, construction, land use, general negligence, commercial disputes, will contests, employment disputes and a host of other litigation matters.. I was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts in 1992 and the following year I was admitted to the bars of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First and Ninth Circuits. I became a member of the bar of Montana and the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana in 2005. In 2007 I was admitted to  practice before the United States Court of Federal Claims and in 2011 I became a member of the bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. I maintain a busy practice in the state and federal courts in which I am admitted to practice and enjoy complex Plaintiff litigation.

Emily graduated with highest honors from Montana State University before attending the University of Montana School of Law. She interned with the Brown Law Firm for two years and capped off law school by working in the Office of the Governor. Emily is licensed to practice law in the states of Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Her practice is primarily in the area of civil defense litigation. Emily is a member of the Western Montana Bar Association, Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, and Women’s Law Section of the Montana Bar.

David Maldonado has successfully defended numerous clients charged with DUI, Drug Offenses, and multiple other criminal charges.  He is the founder and owner of Maldonado Law, PLLC which maintains two offices: Missoula and Butte, MT.  He maintains an active personal injury caseload representing people on first and third party insurance claims for those individuals that suffered bodily injury as the result of car crashes.  Additionally, David maintains an appellate practice and a limited family law practice. With multiple jury trials and appeals, David has the experience, ability, and skill to be a strong advocate for his clients.

Chris is a fourth generation Montanan who was born and raised in Missoula. Chris has worked in many different fields. He has held several positions at a local credit union and in the construction industry. He also worked in sales. Chris is a graduate of the University of Montana three times over with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication, a Master of Public Administration, and Juris Doctor degree.. Chris has worked in the labor arena since law school. During law school he interned at a labor law firm in Seattle, WA. After he graduated, Chris worked at Liberty Mutual in Missoula, MT, handling Workers’ Compensation claims. At Liberty, Chris received awards and recognition for his work within the company and the Montana Workers’ Compensation system.. After four years at Liberty, Chris decided he wanted to help people who had been hurt in accidents, rather than represent the interests of an insurance company. Since 2007, Chris has pursued a narrow practice focused on personal injury and Workers’ Compensation claims. Over the years, Chris has taken great satisfaction in protecting his clients’ rights against the power of insurance companies. He has helped many clients through difficult times in their lives by steadfastly and compassionately asserting their legal rights.. Chris is active within the Missoula community and has numerous hobbies and interests that keep him rooted in Western Montana. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Rite Care Language and Literature clinic and the Missoula Bikes for Books program. Chris enjoys woodworking, waterskiing, mountain biking, camping at the lakes up the Swan Valley, and golf. Chris also enjoys snow skiing, pizza and beer at Snowbowl. Recently, he has taken up basketball 3 times a week with a group of similarly skilled (or unskilled, depending on your perspective) players.

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C.J. Johnson is a second-generation trial lawyer. He received a degree in history from the University of Colorado and graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 1999. C.J. then clerked for U.S. Magistrate Judge Richard F. Cebull in Great Falls before joining a high-energy Missoula defense trial practice in 2000. In 2018, C.J. left that practice to focus exclusively on plaintiff’s civil litigation and trial work.. More than half of C.J.’s career was spent as panel-approved insurance defense counsel in cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, medical malpractice, products liability, insurance coverage, and complex real estate defect and disclosure issues. He always carved space for a handful of plaintiff’s cases, and that portion of his practice grew over fifteen years to completely supplant defense work.. C.J. has extensive trial experience and has won jury trials from both sides of the aisle. He has extensive experience with claims under the Montana Human Rights Act and the contested case process before the Montana Office of Administrative Hearings. He has taken, attended, and defended approximately one-thousand depositions and is regularly engaged to mediate cases on behalf of other attorneys. C.J.'s trial practice is limited to claims involving medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injuries, insurance bad faith, civil rights matters under the Montana Human Rights Act, and real estate defect and disclosure claims. Years spent handling these cases from both sides means that C.J. knows how to build and litigate compelling cases that anticipate what capable defense lawyers are likely to do.. C.J. is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney and a Mountain States Super Lawyer (2013 through 2023). He has previously worked by appointment as a Special Prosecutor for the Montana Office of Disciplinary Counsel, is a group instructor for the Trial Advocacy Class at the School of Law, coached the School of Law Negotiations Team, and has guest-lectured at the School of Law on legal writing, civil procedure, voir dire, opening statements, conflicts of law, and trial experts. C.J. is a member of the Montana Bar Association, Western Montana Bar Association, and Montana Trial Lawyers’ Association. He is admitted to practice in all Montana state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has handled numerous appeals to the Montana Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. C.J. is married and has three uber-awesome kids.

Briana is dedicated to ensuring the rights of the accused are respected and the actions of the government comply with the state and federal constitutions.  She is a fierce advocate of each and everyone of her clients. Briana takes pride in how she treats her clients and realizes everyone has a story to tell -- and Briana listens. If you need a criminal defense attorney, she is the one you should call.Briana graduated from college in 2006 with high honors, earning degrees in paralegal studies with a minor in business administration as well as a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in history. She was Secretary of the Board of Directors for CASA-CAN of Great Falls, a nonprofit organization that provides guardian ad litem services to abused and neglected children in court proceedings. After graduation, Briana worked as a paralegal at an insurance defense firm in Great Falls and then as a paralegal at the Office of the State Public Defender in Great Falls. In August of 2008, Briana began law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While attending law school, Briana was a staff member and then an editor on the MONTANA LAW REVIEW. While on the Law Review, Briana, as Symposium Editor, orchestrated a two-day Symposium on the Montana Constitution, which was heralded as one of the best Symposia that the Law Review has held to date. She was a member of the UM Trial Team during her second year and a member of the Criminal Defense Clinic during her third year. Additionally, she was Professor Cynthia Ford’s research assistant in the areas of Evidence and Civil Procedure. Between Briana’s first and second years of law school, she was again selected to work for the United States Senate Committee on Finance, but this time as a law clerk. Between Briana’s second and third years of law school, she worked at the Federal Defenders of Montana where her passion for criminal defense was reaffirmed. After graduating with honors from UM Law in May of 2011, Briana moved to Helena to clerk for Justice Jim Rice of the Montana Supreme Court.After clerking for Justice Rice for a year, Briana was hired at Smith & Stephens P.C. in Missoula as part of its elite criminal defense team. Under the tutelage of John E. Smith and Colin M. Stephens, Briana gained invaluable knowledge in providing excellent and effective criminal defense.Briana and Katy joined forces in June of 2015 to provide high caliber criminal defense and other services. Briana lives with her husband Corby and their pup in Missoula and loves enjoying the fun life and culture Missoula provides.

Brian Smith is a 1997 graduate of the University of Montana School of Law. He was initially admitted to the North Dakota and Minnesota State Bars in 1997 and admitted in Montana in 1998. (Two bar exams at a time was enough.) He did not keep North Dakota and Minnesota Bar licenses but is admitted in all State and Federal Courts in Montana. In the over twenty years that Brian has been in practice he has spent about half the time in private practice and the other half in the trenches as a full time public defender, both for the State of Montana and the County of Missoula. He is a member of the Federal Criminal Justice Act panel.. Brian is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, and the National Association for Public Defense. He is a Trustee/Officer for the State Bar of Montana and a member of the State Bar Technology Committee.  The Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers named him co-Lawyer of the Year in 2014.. Brian is currently working for the Montana Office of the State Public Defender as the Public Defender Division Administrator.

Brian has a diverse practice now focused primarily on both criminal and civil litigation. Brian also has significant experience representing clients in divorces and parenting actions. Brian has litigated cases from Western Montana to the far reaches of Eastern Montana and has tried numerous cases to verdict, including cases involving personal injury, highway construction, property disputes, and criminal prosecutions.. Brian earned his undergraduate degree in 2010 at Dickinson State University and his law degree from The University of Montana School of Law in 2013. He is a member of the Western Montana Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

As a former biomedical research scientist (PhD in Immunology/Virology), I specialize in helping academic, corporate, and small business clients protect their intellectual property by preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications. I also perform due diligence and advise on infringement matters.. My mission is to provide high-quality, personal service at "Rocky Mountain" prices. Please contact me for a free consult to explore what intellectual property means for your business.. Zachary A. Scott, PhD

Andrew handles a wide variety of civil and commercial litigation matters on behalf of individuals and businesses. He assists clients on matters involving water rights, oil and gas interests, wind energy, regulatory compliance, and a variety of other issues.. With a strong spirit of public service, Andrew is also dedicated to providing pro bono services to all those in need of assistance, and particularly military veterans.

Alex grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Montana State University in 2015 where he graduated with honors. Alex earned his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in May, 2020, where he also received a certificate in Federal Indian Law. He interned with the Brown Law Firm during his third year of law school. Alex is admitted to practice law in both the state and federal courts of Montana. His practice focuses on civil defense litigation. He is a member of the Western Montana Bar Association and Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association.