Michael G. Black Profile | Helena, MT Lawyer

University Attended:

University of Montana, B.A., 1986

Law School Attended:

Cornell University, J.D., 1989

Year of First Admission:

1989

Admission:

1989, Washington; 1990, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington; 1991, Montana; 1991, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 2001, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 2013, United States Supreme Court; 1998, Idaho

ISLN:

909002174

Civil Litigation
Federal Civil Litigation
Complex Litigation
Trial Practice
Insurance Litigation
First Amendment Law
Business Litigation

4.6/5.0 (29 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.7/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.7/5.0
Judgment
4.4/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.6/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 04/26/11 in Complex Litigation

Mike is the most talented solo practioner I know. He practices solo because he beleives that is where he can do the most good. I have seen him take on large firm lineups with a deep bench and sent them home with an "L" and a newfound respect for th... Read more
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Mike is the most talented solo practioner I know. He practices solo because he beleives that is where he can do the most good. I have seen him take on large firm lineups with a deep bench and sent them home with an "L" and a newfound respect for the little guy. I met Mike in an adversarial situation, when he was practicing with a big Spokane firm. He was young, talented, fair and devoted to solving the problem if he could. I have since worked both collaboratively and adversarily. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/11 in Business Litigation

I worked with Mike on a litigation matter several years ago. The case involved ERISA litigation. At that time Mike and I were partners. Mike did a great job on that case.

I worked with Mike on a litigation matter several years ago. The case involved ERISA litigation. At that time Mike and I were partners. Mike did a great job on that case. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/11 in Commercial Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 09/04/08 in Commercial Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 08/27/08 in Commercial Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 08/27/08 in Commercial Litigation

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4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/12/11 in Litigation

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4.6/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/26/11 in Commercial Law

Michael Black is an excellent lawyer and I have enjoyed working with him on several cases.

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4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/11 in Commercial Litigation

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