Montana Lawyers Michelle Vanisko to Quentin Rhoades

1 N Last Chance Gulch Ste 1 , Helena , Montana 59601

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Gravis Law, PLLC

1830 3rd Ave. E. , Kalispell , Montana 59901

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Divorce, Elder , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Trusts, Wills, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Ms. Finch opened her law office in 1994 and has represented individuals, families, children, incapacitated and protected persons, developmentally disabled persons, guardians, conservators, trustees, personal representatives and family members in family law, divorce, custody, property settlement, elder law, guardianship and conservatorship, trust formation and administration, supplemental needs trusts, estate administration, guardianship and trust litigation, and estate planning. She also serves as a pre-litigation screening panel chairperson in nursing home claims.. Ms. Finch practices in Kalispell and Western Montana and in Boise, Idaho and surrounding southwestern Idaho.. Growing up in a small town in northwestern Montana, Ms. Finch was active in 4-H, community activities, and sports which provided her with the opportunity and privilege of working side by side with multiple generations. Ms. Finch draws upon these life experiences in her practice which caters to the legal needs of families, often spanning several generations.. Ms. Finch is known for her advocacy, compassion, and dedication to her clients’ interests. Ms. Finch recognizes that legal issues involving family members is personal and can be emotionally charged and works to resolve the legal issues at hand outside of the courtroom when possible. In cases where resolution is not possible without the assistance of the Court, Ms. Finch advocated for her clients in contested family law, guardianship, probate, and trust cases in southwestern Idaho.. In her spare time, Ms. Finch enjoys sport and lead rock climbing, traili running, nordic skiing, mountain biking, running, contra dancing and spending time with her family. Ms. Finch has coached youth soccer for over 13 years and holds her "E" license. She is an avid fan of the Boise State Women's Soccer Team, where her younger team plays Goal Keeper for the Broncos.

Firm: McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk

283 West Front Street , Missoula , Montana 59802

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Chisholm & Chisholm, P.C.

516 First Ave. W. , Columbia Falls , Montana 59912

Practice Areas: Family

Penni has been practicing law in Montana since 1992, specializing in litigation and family law.  She has successfully tried cases across the state, preserving millions of dollars of assets for her clients in divorce cases and recovering millions of dollars for her clients in injury cases.. Penni, her husband and partner Dean Chisholm, and their staff of five are Chisholm & Chisholm, P.C.  The law firm represents individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters throughout Montana.  The firm offers the highest quality legal services to its clients in the relaxed atmosphere of its Columbia Falls office.  Whether dealing with complex civil litigation or a simple uncontested divorce, the firm gives all clients personal attention and expertise. Clients are assured that their cases will be handled with integrity, compassion, and dedication to a fair result.. Penni and her family were the Flathead Valley's Volunteer Family of the Year.  Penni has served as Chairperson for CASA for Kids and North Valley Hospital.  She is proud of her contributions to these and other nonprofit groups in her community.

Firm: Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C.

East Main Street , Missoula , Montana 59802

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Defective and Dangerous Products, Defective and Dangerous Products

Firm: Odegaard Kovacich Snipes, P.C.

550 North 31st Street , Billings , Montana 59101

Practice Areas: Insurance , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Paul Odegaard, a native of North Dakota, came to Montana in 1999 to begin his legal career in private practice. Prior to earning his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1998, Paul graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1994. While attending law school, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif, which reflected his achievement for graduating in the top 10% of his class. Paul was also published by, and a member of, the law review.. After graduating from law school, Paul served as a law clerk for the Justice Mary Muehlen Maring of the North Dakota Supreme Court for one year. From there, he began working for the Crowley Fleck firm in Billings, Montana, where he handled civil litigation cases—primarily in the fields of personal injury and workers’ compensation.. In 2001, Paul joined the firm, Cozzens, Warren & Harris. While there, he focused primarily on representing plaintiffs in personal injury, product liability, workers’ compensation and safe workplace litigation cases. In 2005, the firm became Cozzens, Harman, Warren, Harris & Odegaard, PLLP. In 2008, Paul started his own practice with a focus on work-related accidents.. Having spent much of his youth near the Bakken oil fields of the Williston Basin, he became particularly committed to representing victims of workplace injury in that region. Finally, in 2014, Paul formally merged his law practice with his friend and colleague, Matt Braukmann—subsequently forming Odegaard Braukmann Law, PLLC. Together, they continued to represent accident victims in Montana.. Both Paul and Matt represent their clients with a shared philosophy: to do what is right by the client. Paul comes from a long line of farmers, and is deeply influenced by his heritage. This influence has shaped his devotion to helping those who have been harmed by corporations, insurance companies and other moneyed interests. He is passionate about representing working class men and women.. Paul is married to his wife, Suzanne Odegaard, who is a radiological technician.  He also has three step-sons, Riley, Alex and Michael—ages 16 through 19—and a 6 year old daughter, Kate.  When time permits, Paul enjoys hunting, a fishing outing with friends or a ski weekend with his family.

Firm: Flaherty Law Office

1026 1st Ave. S. , Great Falls , Montana

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Karell Kimmet Beddow PLLP

175 N. 27th St., Ste. 1303 , Billings , Montana 59101

Practice Areas: Probate

A significant portion of my practice focuses on real property related issues, including mineral transactions, mineral and title curative, perparation of title opinions, lease and contract negotiation, and asset protection and planning in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.  I enjoy assisting and working directly with individuals and entities whether their issue(s) be large or small. I have experience assisting both lessors and lessees in the drafting and negotiation of complex agricultural and mineral leases throughout the region.  My practice also includes the areas of estate administration and probate, trust formation and administration, and business entity formation and governance.

Firm: Parker & Co

1655 Shiloh Rd , Billings , Montana 59106

Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate,

3950 Valley Commons Dr, Ste 1 , Bozeman , Montana 59718

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Please call or visit to schedule a consultation.. This past May, Olivia graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law where she was a part of the Real Estate Law Society and the Environmental Law Students and Alumni Society. Olivia passed the Montana Bar in July with a score high enough to qualify her to practice in all Uniform Bar Exam jurisdictions.. Although Olivia thoroughly enjoyed her time in San Francisco, she longed to get back home to the Intermountain West. Originally from Pocatello, Idaho, she has always been drawn to Montana. Upon visiting Bozeman, she fell in love with the mountains and trails and knew that this was the place for her. Olivia began her law practice with the Rabb Law Firm in October 2021 and feels lucky to be a part of such a hard-working and fun-loving community. Her main focus is currently on real estate law and she hopes to expand her practice into environmental law in the Gallatin Valley.

Firm: Geranios Law, PLLC

3010 Santa Fe Court, Suite 211 , Missoula , Montana 59808

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Nik Geranios’ approach to the practice of law is simple: one-on-one personal service, attention to detail, and bringing his years of legal experience to help obtain the results you expect. Nik will take the time and effort to understand your particular situation. Over the past two decades of practicing law, Nik has developed a deep appreciation of the negative impact that events (legal and otherwise) can have on his client’s lives. Witnessing the considerable relief that comes as a result of having an effective legal advocate to address these events, has fueled Nik’s passion for areas of law that help bring people to a better place in their lives.. Whether by helping clients wipe out massive medical or credit card debt, preparing a will, solving the complex issues of an aging parent, or completing an adoption,  Nik’s genuine compassion and years of experience will ensure the best possible result for his clients. He operates a small and lean practice – with an emphasis on giving clients personal attention  – and that is what sets him apart.. Nik graduated from The University of Montana School of law in 1995. Since then, he has been involved in a wide range of practices –criminal defense, elder law, bankruptcy, contract disputes, family law, commercial litigation, and estate planning. His current practice focuses on bankruptcy, estate planning, and elder law.

Firm: Avignone, Banick & Williams, PLLC

3825 Valley Commons Drive , Bozeman , Montana 59718

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Judnich Law Office

501 S. Russell Street , Missoula , Montana 59801

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

I was raised in the great state of Tennessee and attended law school at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I commissioned as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps in 2009 and served this great country as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate until 2017. During my Marine Corps career I worked as a defense counsel in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, defending Marines charged with crimes and also as a criminal prosecutor at Camp Pendleton, California, handling some of the most complex criminal cases Camp Pendleton had to offer.. I now focus my practice on trial work, family law and criminal defense at the Judnich Law Office.  I am also interested in assisting service members in court-martials, administrative separations boards and discharge upgrades. I moved to the Bitterroot Valley to take advantage of Montana’s beautiful scenery and outdoor lifestyle. I am passionate about the outdoors, conservation and spending time with my family.. I would love an oppotunity to discuss your case with you and help you in any manner possible.

Firm: Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C.

201 W Main St Ste 201 , Missoula , Montana 59802

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Sex Crime, Sex Crime

Firm: VanEngen Law Office, PC

2825 Stockyard Rd , Missoula , Montana 59808

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Miva VanEngen is a Montana native.  She has a passion for helping others in a time of crises and rises to the occassion when met with adversity.

Firm: Haffey Vap, PLLC

100 Ryman St. , Missoula , Montana 59806

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Mitch was born and raised in Manchester, Iowa where he graduated from West Delaware High School. Mitch attended undergraduate school at Wartburg College where he played football, and majored in Biology. Even though a bit undersized for the job, Mitch played center his entire football career. Mitch was honored by both his high school and college teammates by being elected a captain for his respective senior seasons.. Mitch’s interest in science, and particularly anatomy and physiology led him to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska to study physical therapy. Mitch’s love of hiking, fishing, and skiing drew him to Anaconda, Montana, where Mitch completed his final clinical internship for physical therapy school. Mitch was honored by being inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu during his final year at Creighton. After earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, Mitch was fortunate enough to practice physical therapy all over the northwest, including Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. Mitch’s practice included treating patients in rural Montana, to treating patients in a large HMO in the San Francisco Bay area, and everything in between. Mitch’s experience in the health care field sparked his interest in law, policy, and intellectual property.. Mitch attended law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While in law school, Mitch interned with the respected Missoula based, Phillips Bohyer & Hedger Firm, and Phillips Law Firm during his second and third years. Mitch also interned for the University of Montana Office of Technology Transfer, where Mitch gained valuable experience in intellectual property protection and licensing. In his third year of law school, Mitch was the winner of the Nathan Burkan memorial competition for meritorious scholarly writing in the field of copyright law. Upon graduating from law school, Mitch continued working for the Phillips Law Firm. Mitch became a shareholder in 2013 with the then Phillips Haffey firm. Mitch became a registered patent attorney in 2013.. Mitch has been lead or co-lead chair in multiple civil jury trials. All trials achieved favorable outcomes for the clients represented. Mitch has prosecuted multiple patent and trademark applications before the USPTO. Mitch has achieved an AV® rating from Martindale Hubbell for his legal abilities and ethics. In November of 2015, Mitch and John Haffey formed Haffey Vap PLLC to realize their desire to provide efficient, excellent service to their clients in a modern law practice. Mitch currently represents a wide variety of clients ranging from large corporations involved in complex litigation, to single inventors seeking to protect intellectual property.. Mitch enjoys spending time with his wife, Angela, and two young boys Logan and Levi, in the Montana outdoors. The Vaps can be found hiking, skiing, fishing, floating, and just generally enjoying Missoula in their spare time.

Firm: Rhoades, Siefert & Erickson, PLLC

430 Ryman , Missoula , Montana 59802

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C.

801 W. Main , Bozeman , Montana 59715

Practice Areas: Environmental Litigation, Hazardous Waste Law, Endangered Species Law, Oil and Gas Law, Air Quality, Water Pollution, Superfund, Government Investigations, White Collar Criminal Defense, Health Care Fraud, Surety Law

Firm: Davis, Hatley, Haffeman & Tighe, P.C.

Milwaukee Station , Great Falls , Montana 59401

Practice Areas: Product Liability Defense, General Liability Defense, Federal Indian Law

Firm: Milodragovich, Dale, Steinbrenner, P.C.

620 High Park Way , Missoula , Montana 59803

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Environmental Matters, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Construction Law, Transportation, Employee and Employer Rights