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Layla was born and raised in Gillette, Wyoming but has since made Montana her home. Layla earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Montana. She received her law degree from the University of Montana School of Law.. Prior to joining Geiszler Steele, PC Layla worked for a Bozeman firm where she specialized in family law litigation, collaborative law, and provided broad legal assistance to small businesses and non-profits. Layla also worked as an attorney for ASMSU Legal Services, where she provided legal representation and advice to Montana State University students and gained experience in a wide array of legal issues including consumer protection, business formation and tax issues, estate planning, criminal defense, and limited scope legal services.During law school, Layla worked for the Bozeman Attorney’s office as a student prosecuting attorney and interned for Western Justice Associates in Bozeman, where she focused primarily on consumer protection law.. Layla’s practice focuses on general civil matters including contract disputes, civil litigation, estate planning and probate, property transactions, and advising clients on business formation. Layla is also certified and experienced in collaborative law and assists families going through divorce and parenting disputes facilitate resolution outside of the courtroom.. Layla is a member of the State Bar of Montana, the Western Bar Association, the BETTR Law (Business, Estates, Trusts, Tax & Real Property) and Family Law Sections of the Montana State Bar.. In her down time, Layla enjoys floating and fishing Montana’s wild and beautiful rivers and spending time with her family and friends.

As the President of JMG, Murry represents a number of organizations from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses to green energy companies. Murry specializes in commercial litigation, state and local tax litigation, insurance litigation and represents individuals in complex personal injury litigation. Murry is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Montana, all State of Montana courts, and the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Jeff Driggers is the Senior Attorney of the Firm’s Business Practice Group. Jeff joined The Rabb Law Firm in 2019 after practicing in New Mexico as a Managing Attorney for the City of Albuquerque since 2010. His primary areas of practice are business organization, corporate law, and real estate.. Jeff lives in Bozeman, Montana with his wife Chandra and their two wonderful children, Bryce and Tessa. Jeff enjoys visiting the plentiful natural and historical wonders that Montana has to offer, hiking, and sightseeing with his family. Jeff also enjoys golfing and playing tennis when he isn’t working or with his family.

A Big Sky State native, Charlie grew up in Missoula, Montana.  After graduating from Hellgate High School, Charlie attended Harvard University.  While in college, Charlie was an ROTC cadet and Division I varsity athlete in swimming and water polo.  After graduating cum laude in American History, Charlie received his commission in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant.  His 4-year, active duty service included a 13-month combat tour in Iraq.  While in the field, Charlie was put in numerous positions that required strong leadership, quick-thinking, and sound judgment.  These positions ranged from leading his armored platoon during combat, to managing his base’s perimeter security and quick reaction force, to negotiating multi-million dollar contracts with international firms and Iraqi businessmen on behalf of the U.S. Army.  Upon completion of his active duty service, Charlie transferred into the Army Reserves and returned to his hometown to pursue simultaneous degrees in Law and Public Administration from the University of Montana.. While in law school, Charlie was a regional finalist on the Negotiations Competition Team, drafted and helped enact affordable prescription drug legislation with the Montana legislature, and worked as a legal intern at Boone Karlberg, P.C.. After graduating from law school in 2009, Charlie worked as a legislative fellow in the U.S. Senate where he focused on veteran and defense policy.  His time in D.C. included helping draft and pass legislation mandating face-to-face PTSD and TBI screenings before and after deployments and legislation involving veteran unemployment.  In 2010, he co-founded a Montana startup technology company, and has since advised companies and partnerships as both contract in-house and outside counsel.  He is a U.S. Army (Reserves) JAG Corps Officer and has argued before the military’s highest criminal court of appeals as amicus curiae.  Charlie practices in the areas of business law and entity formation, copyright and trademark, estate planning, administrative law, consumer protection, landlord-tenant, and veterans’ law.. Charlie is a firm believer in service, both personally for his country and professionally for his fellow Montanans.  Whether he is helping veterans receive the benefits they are entitled to or helping bootstrapped entrepreneurs start their dream businesses, he continues to bring his passion and dedication to work with him every day.. Charlie is married to Audrey Cromwell, a practicing attorney and the founder of Cromwell Law, PLLC.  Charlie and Audrey also enjoy providing legal services to MSU’s student population through the ASMSU legal services program.  In his free time, Charlie enjoys swimming, living in Montana, and spending time with Audrey and his son Thomas.. Admitted:  Montana State Bar, U.S. District Courts (District of Montana), Judge Advocate General Corps (U.S. Army Reserves), Veterans Administration. Member:  Montana Bar Association, American Bar Association. Education:  Hellgate High School (Missoula, Montana), high honors, 1998; Harvard University, B.A. in American History (Cambridge, Massachusetts), cum laude, 2002; University of Montana (Missoula, Montana), J.D., 2009; University of Montana (Missoula, Montana), M.P.A., high honors, 2009; U.S. Army Judge Advocate Generals School (Charlottesville, Virginia), commandant’s list, 2012