John advises clients in real estate, business, and finance matters.
John has a proven track record of assisting a wide range of clients including businesses, ranchers, developers, investors, property owners, hotel, bar and restaurant owners, ski resort and golf course owners/operators, REITs, contractors, financial institutions, manufacturers and publicly traded companies across a wide variety of industries, with broad-based legal and compliance experience in both private practice and as senior counsel for a Fortune 500 publicly traded company. John is effective at balancing mitigation of legal risk with practical, client-focused solutions. He is a proven leader, business partner and trusted advisor able to bring business matters, transactions and real estate projects to a successful conclusion. He advocates for creative solutions to achieve simplified legal documents, processes and policies in support of business goals while achieving improved client experience and legal expense savings. John’s areas of expertise include business, corporate and commercial transactions, real estate development and transactions, utility leases/easements (telecommunications, electricity, wind and solar), commercial financing and financial services, licensing (liquor, gaming, leasing and lending), corporate governance and regulatory and compliance matters.
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Montana
Alaska
Florida
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J.D., University of Dayton
B.S.E.E., SUNY Buffalo
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The Best Lawyers in America®
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Montana Bar Association
Yellowstone Area Bar Association
Former School Board Trustee, Montana School District #2