From Clients:

            “I have known Mike for over 10 years and have greatly benefitted from his legal counsel. In addition to being a person with great intelligence and understanding of the law, Mike demonstrates a great deal of integrity and compassion for the people he comes into contact with.” Construction Company CFO

             Mike “represented our company in a complicated lawsuit and helped us negotiate a successful conclusion in mediation. I have found him to be fair, compassionate, knowledgeable, and good litigator.” Manufacturing Company President and CEO 

             “I have known Mike personally and professionally for over 20 years. During that period I have observed him when he has been involved in several legal situations for me as well as others. He is always very professional, courteous, direct and logical.” Farmer and Food Processing Executive

             Mike is a “sensitive listener and very accurate in his recommendations and decision making.” Government Official

             “I retained Mike to defend me in a lawsuit brought by a large corporate Montana-based former employer who brought action against me, alleging I owed them a large amount of money after I resigned my position. In defending me, Mike was always extremely well organized, well prepared, well versed in the law, and ultimately got the suit thrown out, but also had attorney’s fees awarded to me.” Sales Professional

             “We have required the need of Mike’s professional services regarding a difficult legal issue with other family members. His extensive research of the issues and his ability to clearly articulate the matter at hand helped to resolve a very sensitive dilemma. He showed himself to be a good listener and respectful of all the parties involved.” Bookkeeper and Artisan

             Mike is “one of the most knowledgeable people I have had the pleasure of knowing. His knowledge was always coupled with a level head and confidence which could only come from an individual who was able to grasp the situation at hand, quickly analyze the details and offer advice which was always right on. It may not have always been the advice I wanted, but it was always in my best interests. He was not afraid to go against the grain if he felt it was the correct avenue to pursue.” Construction Company President

             Mike “is one of the very best litigators that I have come to know throughout my career. When working with him, he constantly demonstrated a thorough understanding of the applicable law(s), and the patience to gather as much evidence as possible before disclosing his legal opinions and guidance. I am the president of a litigation consulting firm and have been engaged in more than 1,000 civil actions throughout the Northwest and Alaska. Mike is easily one of the top 5 litigators that I have come to know.” Litigation Consultant /CPA

 From Attorneys:

            “Mike has a phenomenal ability to deal with complex matters involving many issues. He has keen analytical skills that allow him to dissect, synthesize and organize material. Mike displays superior judgment, tact and diplomacy. He is adept at simplifying complex matters and focusing on that which is most relevant and important. He demonstrates a scholarly knowledge of law and procedure.” Missoula attorney and law professor emeritus

             “Mike is a very intelligent and effective litigator who has successfully handled a number of difficult cases in his legal career. He has experience with many types of cases from both the defense and plaintiff’s perspectives.” Bozeman attorney

             “Our firm was co-counsel with Mike on a number of related, complex, commercial litigation cases that took years to resolve. Mike and I worked closely together in this seven-year time frame and it quickly became clear to me that Mike was a top-notch litigator and an enormously talented attorney.” Billings attorney

             “I have watched Mike handle very complicated and complex matters throughout his career. Unlike many lawyers who concentrate on just one area of civil litigation, Mike has been able to handle a wide variety of cases by understanding the law and the legal process.” Spokane attorney.

             Mike is “among the very brightest minds that I have encountered in my twenty-five years of law practice in Montana.” Bozeman attorney

             Mike “has used his considerable intellect to become one of the finest attorneys in Montana.” Great Falls attorney

             Mike is “seasoned and professional litigator who not only possesses impeccable academic credentials but also has an incredible wealth of experience.”  Spokane attorney.

             “Mike is one of the hardest working and smartest attorneys I have worked with in my career.” Missoula attorney

             “While at our firm, he was the lead lawyer on a number of large, complicated cases. Mike is thoughtful, balanced, appropriately respectful and intelligent.” Missoula attorney

             “We have had occasion to work together on legal matters over the past several years. I found Mike to be cordial, patient, prompt, open-minded and even-tempered.” Billings attorney

             “I usually come away from a detailed conversation regarding complex legal issues with Mike feeling inferior. He is an extremely smart man with an ability to quickly grasp facts and law to sort out what needs to be done to move a case to resolution. From class actions to ERISA to toxic torts and complicated financial transactions, Mike has been involved in an incredible array of cases.” Missoula attorney

              An opposing counsel observed Mike “has had a very diverse legal background, representing individuals, businesses, plaintiffs and defendants. Mike has always exhibited a very strong work ethic, dedication to his clients, sound judgment and tremendous legal acumen.” Missoula attorney

             Another adversary remarked “Mike is the most talented solo practitioner I know. He practices solo because he believes that is where he can do the most good. I have seen him take on large firm lineups with a deep bench and sent them home with an ‘L’ and a newfound respect for the little guy.” Missoula attorney

             Another opposing counsel observed that litigating against Mike “is a daunting prospect.” Missoula attorney

             Mike “is an accomplished litigator with considerable court room experience. Mike is always well-prepared and thorough in his work.” Tim Fox (Montana Attorney General, 2013-2020)

             Mike’s “personal and professional history is one demonstrating exemplary character and competence, earning him the state-wide respect from members of the Bench and Bar.” James Nelson, William Leaphart, James Regnier, Terry Trieweiler, Mike Wheat (Montana Supreme Court Justices (Ret.))