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Michael D. Bybee

Michael D. Bybee

Associate
Office: 406-523-2532 | Fax: 406-523-2595
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Overview

Mike graduated from the University of Montana, School of Law in 2012.  For more than a decade, Mike’s practice has included both litigation and transactional work.  Mike has experience advising clients prospectively on issues such as estate planning, probate and trust administration, business formation, land use, and contract drafting and review.  Mike also has diverse experience in litigating insurance defense, probate and trust matters, real estate matters, and other civil matters.  Additionally, he has experience with full jury and bench trials to verdict, and with appellate briefing.  Mike is admitted to practice in Montana and Idaho State Courts, the United States District Court for the Districts of Montana and Idaho, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

After graduating from college with a double major in Political Science and History, Mike spent time in China traveling, learning Mandarin, and teaching English.  In his personal time, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, an elementary school teacher, and his two children.  Mike also enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, and traveling.

Honors, Awards and Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Montana, Member
  • State Bar of Idaho, Member
  • Western Montana Bar Association, Member
  • Western Montana Estate Planning Council
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • BETTR (Business, Estates, Trusts, Tax & Real Estate)
  • Montana Defense Trial Lawyers, Member

Education

University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, Montana
– Juris Doctor

Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho
– Bachelor of Arts
– Major:  Political Science and History
– Honors: With High Honors

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Probate and Trust Administration
  • Probate and Trust Litigation
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • Insurance Defense
  • Insurance Coverage Defense
  • Construction Law

Bar Admissions

  • Montana
  • U.S. District Court District of Montana
  • Idaho
  • U.S. District Court District of Idaho
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit