- GuardianshipOur services include dissolutions of marriage, establishment and amendment of parenting plans, guardianships and conservatorships, changes of name and gender designation, and orders of protection. We are trained and experienced in working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence and can help refer you to the services you need.
- Wrongful DeathUnfortunately, we can't control whether the other side prefers endless lawsuit clashes to resolution. Because of this, we diligently and thoughtfully prepare each case as though it will go to trial. If required, we have ample trial experience to guide us to a favorable outcome. With successful trials ranging from wrongful death, products liability, automobile injuries, employment cases, and more, we have the experience needed to try your case.
- Limited Liability CompaniesAre you thinking of starting a business, or do you need assistance with the business you own? We help businesses of all sizes, shapes, and forms. We will work with you to select, form, and manage various types of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and professional companies. We can also help with contract drafting and review, mergers, and asset purchase agreements. Most importantly, we can also make sure that your business documents are integrated with your succession planning and estate planning goals.
- Workers CompensationOur experience working with insurance companies also helps us prioritize and coordinate claims for multiple insurance recoveries arising from a single accident. A single accident potentially includes recoveries from the at-fault person's primary and excess- layer insurer, and the injured person's underinsured motorist coverage. Worker's compensation, medical pay, and uninsured motorist coverage can also come into play depending on the case. It is not a world that many people can navigate effectively on their own.
- Wrongful TerminationWe have represented many companies and, in the case of insurers, have represented their insureds on both large and smaller problems. Our work has ranged from representing insureds sued for everything from car accidents, to construction, to business fights, and more. We also have experience helping companies weather employment claims. This includes Section 1983 claims, wrongful discharge from employment claims, and even larger scale "systemic" attacks on a client's business - potentially involving a number of claims at one time. We also have considerable experience representing government agencies and public officials against a large spectrum of claims and are well-versed in the laws which affect how officials do their jobs.
- Employment LitigationWe are here to help employers navigate this difficult area of law. We provide an array of services to employers — from helping draft employee policies and procedures to assisting with employee discipline and termination, we have the expertise to guide you. We counsel employers on a wide variety of employment issues including wrongful discharge, discrimination and harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, FMLA, and insurance matters.
- Construction LitigationWe know many builders who simply want to practice their craft, be it building cabinets or entire houses. Unfortunately, there are several legal issues that can make doing these jobs difficult — from disgruntled homeowners to the following of complex laws and regulations. We are here to help you navigate the complexities of construction law so you can focus on doing what you love. We can assist you through all stages of a construction project, beginning with contract drafting and review to ensuring compliance with state and local laws, assisting with disputes as they arise, and filing liens.
- Auto Accidents
- Medicaid PlanningWe can also help with guardianship/conservatorship cases, business succession planning, Medicaid planning, planning for heirs with disabilities, and income and estate tax planning. After the death of a loved one, we are also here to compassionately help guide you through the probate (ancillary, small estate, informal, or formal) or trust administration process. We have extensive personal and professional experience with estate planning for farm and ranch clients, as well as other business owners, to incorporate business entity formation with your estate plan. We will work with you, as well as your accountant and financial advisor as appropriate, to meet your estate planning and tax reduction goals.
- Estate PlanningWhether you need a basic will, a complex trust plan, or something in between, we can help with all levels of your estate planning needs. We draft...
- Wills
- TrustsDarAnne, a fifth-generation Montanan, was raised on her family's cattle ranch in southeastern Montana, where her family has raised horses and cattle since the 1880s. DarAnne's unique background and experience shape her practice of law. DarAnne knows hard work---whether it is helping her family during calving season or drafting a complex estate plan. DarAnne is adept at communicating complex estate, property, and business matters in an easy-to-understand way. Pour-over-wills and irrevocable trusts may sound complicated, but not when DarAnne explains them. DarAnne is an extremely compassionate and empathetic person who builds strong relationships with her clients while she ensures that their legal needs are met. When DarAnne is not working hard for her clients, she enjoys riding her horses on her family's ranch.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Tax Law