Licensed since: 1980
Law school: The University of Montana School of Law
Education: University of Montana, B.A. in Political Science, Psychology, High Honors, 1975, 1975
Certifications: Certified with the National Board of Trial Advocacy (Family Law), 2022
Professional activity: Member, Montana Trial Lawyers Association; Recipient of the State Bar of Montana Distinguished Service Award in recognition of contributions to the Professionalism Committee; Chairperson of the Legislative Subcommittee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Montana for the 2021 legislative session; Our Subcommittee introduced 4 bills related to family law issues; 3 passed into law.; Chairperson of the Legislative Subcommittee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Montana for the 2019 Legislative Session; Our Subcommittee introduced 5 bills related to family law issues; 4 of the bills passed.; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML); United States Court of Federal Claims; Member, Montana State Bar Professionalism Committee, 1997 -2021; Organized CLE, Cutting Edge Family Law Issues. Montana State Bar.; Member Montana Supreme Court E-Filing Task, 2010 - Present; Member, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Legislation Committee; Montana Bar Association; Created prototype, Attorney-Client Agreement. Montana State Bar; U.S. District Court, District of Montana, 1980; Chairperson, Family Law Section, State Bar of Montana, 2005-2015; Produced 2-day training Module, "Mediating Cases Touched by Domestic Violence"; State Bar of Montana, February, 2014.; Member, Professionalism Committee, State Bar of Montana, 1997 - Present; Member, Montana State Bar, Family Law Section Board Member; One of two members selected by the Montana State Bar to present to local bar associates regarding Limited Scope Representation.; Chairperson, Domestic Relations Study Commission for the State Bar of Montana, 1996 - 1997; Chairperson, Family Law Section, State Bar of Montana, 1999 - 2001; Faculty Participant, Montana State Bar New Lawyers' Workshop & Roadshow, What does it mean to have a law degree? Pro Se, Limited Scope, Self Help, and the new MT Supreme Court Order. Technology, confidentiality & fee agreements. June, 2014.; Chairperson, Montana State Bar Domestic Relations Study Commission, State Bar of Montana, 1996 - 1997; Chairperson, Montana State Bar, Family Law Section, Legislative Committee; Member, Supreme Court Commission on Technology's Electronic-Filing and Remote Access Task Force, State of Montana, 2010 - Present; Western Montana Bar Association