Insurance Coverage
Sometimes an insurance company may not give you the protection that you think you have paid for. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes litigation to obtain the protection for which the policyholder has paid. I have represented parties on both sides of such disputes involving property, automobile, and liability coverages.
Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance companies not only have a duty to honor their contract (the policy) with the policyholder, but also to treat the insured or an injured third-party fairly and in good faith. If your own insurance company—or an insurance company for someone else, for instance, who has injured you with their vehicle—fails to treat you properly, you may have a claim against them for compensation in addition to your claim for benefits under the policy. I have represented clients in many such disputes and lawsuits.
Contract Disputes
Sometimes parties to a contract disagree about what it means or requires. Other times, one party may just default on its obligations. I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in many such disputes, ranging from real estate deals that went sideways, construction contract suits, employment contract disputes, and otherwise.
Corporate/LLC Litigation
Corporate shareholders may be treated unfairly by their fellow shareholders or others in control. The same thing can happen in a limited liability company or partnership. I have represented individuals in many disputes between shareholders, LLC members, and partners.
Personal Injury
Unfortunately, sometimes we get hurt through no fault of our own. Or someone else’s negligence may damage our property. I represent injured victims—or their families—in obtaining compensation from the wrongdoers, whether involving an automobile collision, medical negligence, or otherwise.
Representing Attorneys
We have defended law firms in Montana, Chicago and Salt Lake City against claims brought against them in Montana. We have also represented Montana lawyers in conflicts with their partners.
Representing Large Companies
While I am proud of the work I do for ordinary Montanans, I am also proud to provide quality representation to large companies in significant disputes involving insurance and other business matters. As one example, I represented an insurance company that was accused of breaching its duty to defend its insured. When I got involved, the carrier faced liability in excess of $15 million (including interest), which the courts ultimately reduced to zero, even awarding fees to my client. I have achieved other confidential eight-figure settlements in other contexts.
Appeals
I am a member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. I have handled many appeals to the Montana Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, some of which are described under "Representative Appeals".
Other
There is an unlimited variety of situations in which one may need help from the courts. An experienced trial attorney can help you obtain justice in asserting your meritorious claims or defending against someone else’s claims.
