Montana Lawyer February/March 2024

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$280/hr. First 4 hours of travel time free “Gregg is an excellent mediator. He is well prepared and he has the experience to give you an accurate analysis of your case. Like any good mediator, he does a good job of listening to the parties and making sure each side understands the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. I wholeheartedly recommend Gregg Smith as a mediator on any civil litigation matter.” —Steve Fitzpatrick, Montana State Senator and trial attorney “An effective mediator must be empathetic, experienced, and persistent. A mediator needs insight to identify a position both parties can live with, persuasive credibility, and determination to see the matter through. Gregg Smith embodies these strengths as a mediator. A seasoned litigator, he understands that although parties need to be heard and validated in their grievances as a prerequisite to resolution, trial is rarely their best alternative. And he is tireless to the point of doggedness in his commitment to achieving compromise. Gregg's dedication to finding clients a reasonable solution is compelling. I could not recommend him more highly.” —Quentin Rhoades, Missoula trial attorney Looking for someone with a proven track record? Looking for a mediator who’s tried some cases? Caught behind your Scheduling Order? I will work hard to accommodate short notice settlement conferences RESULTS MATTER!

Arnø joins Orr McDonnell as associate Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC in Missoula is pleased to an nounce that Cathryn Arnø has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Arnø grew up in Darby, Montana, graduating from the University of Snyder, Beaudry & Cook is a general practice law firm. Brant Beaudry focuses on business and transactional law. Cook and Mansch specialize in criminal defense. served over 100 years in prison for crimes they did not commit. For their work at the Innocence Project, in 2020 Mansch and Cook were named Montana’s Co-Attorneys of the Year by the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Montana with a B.A. in English and a M.A. in English Literature and a gradu ate certificate in Women & Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Arnø spent seven years working as a paralegal. Arnø earned her J.D. from the Alexander Blewett III School of Law graduating in 2023. She is admitted to practice law in all Montana courts and the United States

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District Court, District of Montana. Arnø’s practice areas include Family Law, Parenting Plans, Divorce, and Civil Litigation. McClafferty named Administrative Partner at Holland & Hart’s Billings office Holland & Hart is pleased to announce the appointment of several partners to new leadership roles effective January 1, 2024. The firm’s Management Committee appointed two new Practice Group Leaders and three new office Administrative Partners. Partner Brianne McClafferty was

appointed Administrative Partner of the firm’s Billings office. She succeeds Scott Mitchell, who served in this role since 2018. McClafferty guides clients through complex litigation, including commer cial, environmental, employment, and bankruptcy litigation. “Each partner joining the firm’s leadership team brings perspective and vision that will help shape the firm’s on going success over the coming years,” said

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Chris Balch, firm chair. “They will make valuable contribu tions to our culture and the implementation of the firm’s stra tegic goals in their practices and markets. The Management Committee extends its sincere gratitude to the partners who served in these significant leadership roles for their incredible dedication and engagement.”

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