900 N. Last Chance Gulch Suite 200 Helena, MT 59601-6287 Phone: (406) 556-1430 Fax: (406) 457-2021 email
Mike’s employment practice includes advising and representation of employers and prospective employers in a wide range of employment and HR related matters. Mike works with a variety of firm attorneys to address the employment law needs of clients of varying size, industry and complexity. Mike has represented clients before federal agencies (including EEOC, NLRB and DOL), Montana and North Dakota state administrative agencies, arbitrations, and state and federal courts. His other practice areas include state and local taxation, other administrative and regulatory matters, and government relations/lobbying.
Representative matters include
Representation of employers in single employee and collective action wage/overtime claims.
Representation of employers in state and federal discrimination/retaliation investigations, administrative hearings, and court proceedings.
Representation of employers in Montana wrongful discharge litigation.
Representation of and advice to buyers and sellers in various transactions and due diligence projects as part of Crowley Fleck deal team (including review and advice regarding WARN Act, severance/retention plans, wage claims and employee contracting).
Regular and ongoing counseling and advice to employers regarding full scope of employment related issues.
Education
1999 – Juris Doctor, University of Montana School of Law - Honors
1996 – Bachelor of Arts, Montana State University – Honors
