Steve grew up in Sidney, Montana. He graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Montana and continued on at the University of Montana Law School, earning his J.D. in 1984. He has worked as an attorney in the Missoula community for over 35 years.
Steve’s practice is concentrated in workers’ compensation, personal injury actions, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage issues. He has also served as a mediator in several hundred cases involving all types of litigation.
Steve has been a frequent speaker across the state on legal matters. He has also contributed articles to legal publications and conferences. He is a member of the Montana and American Bar Associations, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice.
Practice Areas
- Workers’ Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Insurance Coverage
Bar Admissions
- Montana, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1984
- U.S. District Court District of Montana, 1984
Education
- University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, Montana
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1984
- University of Montana, Missoula, Montana
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1981
- Major: Philosophy
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Western Montana Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Montana, Member
- Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member