Formation and registration 

Our firm has successfully formed and registered various local corporations in the State of Montana.

Legal concerns with growing a business

In addition to our deep operational and legal experience with many business law matters, we provide business clients with tailored advice concerning the growth of their business. This includes addressing an array of legal concerns that arise when a business is expanding, such as issues involving new employees and securing necessary capital to finance growth.

employment disputes

Workers are protected by various complex federal and state laws and regulations. Unfortunately, many employees and laborers are unaware of their rights in the workplace. Because of this, some could be taken advantage of or be mistreated without realizing their potential legal actions. If you are a worker in the United States, it is essential that you understand your rights as an employee. Not only will this protect you, it will help you understand what to do in a complicated or adverse situation. We are experienced in wage and hour, wrongful discharge, minority oppression, harassment, discrimination and overtime cases.

mergers and acquisitions

Among all of the legal issues facing businesses today, mergers and acquisitions are among the most complex. For a business to obtain long-term success after a merger or acquisition, it is essential to work with a Montana mergers and acquisitions attorney who knows the law and can understand your unique far-reaching goals.

business estate planning

Business owners have worked hard to build their business. Yet business owners have thought about their estate planning in the context of protecting their business and the people that rely on it. Proper estate planning can prevent your assets from being taxed upon your death, but more importantly proper planning can control how and when your assets are distributed and provide those you love most with the foundation and stability to carry on after you are gone. This is especially true for small and family-owned businesses. How a person’s business is organized has a tremendous impact on how it is treated, taxed, and administered after that person’s death. 

business litigation and contract draftng and review

We represent businesses in a variety of litigation matters throughout Montana. From leasing and purchasing disputes to hold harmless and indemnity matters, We understand that your business concerns directly affect your bottom line. We handle all business litigation matters with delicate attention to all attendant costs, risks, and potential benefits.
 
Having run our own businesses, we are always accessible and will help guide you through all of the tough decisions that inevitably come with complex business litigation matters.

Whether you're trying to draft a contract, understand a contract, enforce the terms of a contract, defeat an overly-broad non-compete, or trying to collect money that is owed to your business, call us.

insurance disputes

Insurance companies claim you're in good hands, you're like a good neighbor or they're on your side. But when you file a claim with these big companies, you might find your relationship with the insurance company suddenly changes. You might find you're treated as an adversary - and not as a customer who has paid hundreds, or even thousands, in insurance fees.

We handle claims involving homeowners insurance, general business liability, auto accident liability, uninsured/underinsured motorists, life insurance, title and other types of insurance claims. The following are examples of the types of cases we handle:

• Denied insurance claims

• Insurers acting in bad faith

• Delayed payment of insurance claims

• Low-ball offers

• Insurers forcing you to jump through hoops to obtain benefits

• Insurers failing to defend you in a lawsuit

BUSINESS STRATEGY and business succession planning

The startup and small business marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from attorneys who are deeply entrenched in the particulars of structuring start-ups including organizational design, financial modeling and growth financing. We offer a competitive advantage that can help you save money and put your new organization to beat the start-up odds in the long run. We have helped owners steer corporations toward success through balanced of legal, business, operational, and financial strategies that include clear execution and built-in problem-solving contingencies. Our holistic approach is essential to any company looking to grow.

Have you been running a successful business and are now thinking about transition and what all that entails? We learn from you on what your end goal is and help you craft the legal and business structure to achieve that goal.