Mr. David J. Steele, II

Mr. David J. Steele, II: Attorney with Geiszler Steele PC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Dave is a sole practitioner at Geiszler Steele, PC. Dave serves as general counsel to a wide variety of individuals and businesses across a broad spectrum of civil legal areas. Dave has earned a Martindale-Hubbell “AV-Preeminent” rating by his peers, indicting the highest level of professional excellence. His practice includes advising clients about business and commercial matters, real estate and real property transactions, contract issues, and other civil matters. Dave also regularly serves as a mediator, arbitrator and settlement master. Dave is admitted to practice in all Montana State Courts and all United States District Courts in Montana. He is a member of the State Bar of Montana, the Western Montana Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Dave is a Past President of the State Bar of Montana, and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The American Bar Foundation is among the world's leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law, and which seeks to advance the understanding and improvement of law through research projects on the most pressing issues facing the legal system in the United States and the world. He is a Past President of the Western Montana Bar Association and also served for many years as Justice of the Peace Pro Tem for Missoula County, Montana.

Dave was born and raised in Colorado. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law. While attending law school in Missoula, Dave worked as a prosecutor for the Missoula City Attorney's office, and clerked for the Honorable Robert H. Whaley, U.S. District Court Judge, Eastern District of Washington, and for the Honorable Jeremiah C. Lynch, U.S. Magistrate Judge, District of Montana, as a clinical intern.

Prior to his legal career, Dave was a professional mountain and river guide, worked as a mountaineering and climbing instructor and ski patroller in Colorado, Utah and California, and as program manager for the Colorado Outward Bound School's international sea kayaking program in Baja California and Sur, Mexico. Dave greatly enjoys spending time outdoors with his friends and family.

Business and Commercial Transactions Property and Real Estate Transactions Contracts Mediation and Arbitration
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Property Law
  • Business Law
  • Contracts
  • Real Estate
  • Land Use and Development
  • Mediation and Arbitration

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Fort Lewis College, B.A., Political Science, 1998
Law School Attended:
University of Montana, J.D., 2008
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, Montana
ISLN:
921477608

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (30 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 09/03/19 in Litigation

    Dave is an exemplar of a courteous professional. He is a pleasure to work with, whether on the same or opposite side of the case.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/27/19 in Litigation

    I have worked both with and against Mr. Steele and found him to be a worthy opponent and outstanding colleague. Mr. Steele has an outstanding legal mind and communicates well both with co-counsel and opposing counsel.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 12/01/22 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 11/22/22 in Business Litigation

    Dave is an excellent lawyer. I have known him from the time he was a legal intern at my law firm. Today, as State Bar President, Dave exemplifies what it means to be a great lawyer, father and pillar of the community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 07/07/21 in Commercial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/09/19 in Litigation

    Dave is a leader and very knowledgeable in many areas of the law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/05/19 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/05/19 in Litigation

    David is knowledgeable about many areas of the law. He works hard for his clients and always maintains a professional demeanor. The Bar is better because of attorneys like David.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/03/19 in Litigation

    David is well respected in the legal community for both his experience in the practice as well as his congenial personality.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/27/19 in Corporate Governance

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
4.9/5.0 (8 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

We hired David for a business litigation matter. He knows the law, explains the pros and cons of your case, is always responsive to phone calls, emails, and questions, and writes clear and concise cou...

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406-552-1883  Phone

www.lawmissoula.com

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