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business cases, and litigation against government entities. Graybill previously served as Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor of Montana and as a law clerk to Chief Judge Sidney R. Thomas of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Michelle Ostrye joins Silverman Law Office. Michelle

serving clients from the Big Timber office as part of the Silverman Law Office team. Founded in 2012 by attorney Joel Silverman, Silverman Law Office has served more than 7,000 clients from its offices in Helena and Bozeman. The firm specializes in estate planning, tax law, business law, real estate, liquor and gaming law, pro bate, and litigation, among other practice areas. With the addi tion of Mark Josephson, Silverman Law Office now has a team of nine attorneys across Montana. For more information, visit www.mttaxlaw.com or call Silverman Law Office at 406-449-4829. Dale & Van Horn Law is Now Open Attorneys Kallie Dale and Kathryn Van Horn announce the opening of Dale & Van Horn Law, in Helena, MT. Dale & Van Horn’s practice areas include Wills & Estate Planning, Probate, Immigration, and Tribal Law. Kallie Dale received her J.D. from the University of Texas and

Ostrye has joined Silverman Law Office, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in real estate, business, commercial litigation and bank ruptcy law. Born and raised in central Montana, Ostrye earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Montana before completing her law degree at Texas Tech University

School of Law. Her career includes practicing law in Texas and New Mexico, where she was elected shareholder in a 50-at torney firm and recognized as a top candidate for a federal bankruptcy judge position. After spending a year abroad with her family in southern France, Ostrye returned to Montana and operated her own successful law firm in Fort Benton. She is excited to bring her expertise back to her home state. Silverman Law Office serves clients across Montana and the United States from offices in Helena, Bozeman and Big Timber. The firm is licensed in Montana, Washington, Idaho, North Dakota, Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado and Texas. Silverman Law Office merges with Josephson Law Firm in Big Timber. Silverman Law Office announces its merger with Josephson Law Firm in Big Timber, enhancing the resources and capabilities of both firms to better serve clients across Montana and through out the United States. Silverman Law is licensed to practice in Montana, Washington, Idaho, North Dakota, Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas. Josephson Law Firm has served clients throughout Montana for more than 60 years. Founded in 1962 by Richard W. “Dick” Josephson, the firm remained a family-owned practice un der his son, Attorney R. Mark Josephson. Mark will continue

spent eight years at Montana Legal Services Association establishing the Montana Health Justice Partnership, and running the Montana Eviction Intervention Project. Kallie is a fluent Spanish speaker who has also spent time working on International Law and Tribal Sovereignty issues with the Indian Law Resource Center. She can Iowa and spent eight years at Montana Legal Services Association. Prior to that, she interned with Justice Beth Baker at the Montana Supreme Court. While she prac tices in a wide variety of civil law areas, she has particular expertise in estate planning and tribal law issues. She can be reached at kv@dalevanhornlaw.com or (406) 219-7844.

be reached at kd@dalevanhornlaw.com or (406) 209-9851. Kathryn Van Horn received her J.D. from the University of

James Reavis is available for attorney referrals for appeals to the Montana Supreme Court to handle your client’s criminal or civil case. Reavis has resolved over 130 appeals. He is a respected and well-known advocate before the Court. Reavis is available to attorneys for consultation, brief writing assistance, or taking a lead role in your client’s appellate strategy. Attorneys are invited to call 406-433-5511 or email james@nkbattorneys.com . APPELLATE ADVOCACY

301 N. 27TH STREET, #100, BILLINGS, MT 59101 • 406-433-5511

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