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With over 550 attorneys in 20 offices in the US, Asia, Europe and Canada, Dorsey is the only firm in Montana to provide this depth of resources and expertise in the corporate and public finance areas. Missoula office clients include start-up companies, venture capital firms and angel investors, underwriters, banks, individuals, public companies, and state and local governmental entities, including Montana state agencies, cities, towns, school, water and sewer districts and out of state companies doing business in Montana. The corporate practice focuses on counselling emerging companies and corporate and securities transactional matters, including private and public securities offerings, M&A, venture capital financings, SEC regulatory matters and general corporate advice. The public finance team advises on tax-exempt financing, tax-credit bonds and act as bond counsel to the state of Montana, its various agencies and instrumentalities, local governments and other political subdivisions.

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What the team is known for

Dorsey & Whitney's high-profile law group represents a broad range of clients from both the private and public sectors. Notable for its expertise in corporate acquisitions and bond transactions, and for its public finance team and advice on taxation matters. Counts emerging companies, underwriters, academic institutions and local governmental bodies among its clientele.

Work Highlights

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  • Dorsey & Whitney acted as bond counsel to the State of Montana and assisted in drafting House Bill 251 of the 2023 Montana legislative session, which has become law.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Semmens
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Daniel Semmens
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Daniel Semmens has an impressive capital markets practice and is frequently called upon to act as bond counsel on a range of Montana-based projects.

"Dan's a wonderful and responsive lead. He's one of the best drafters I've encountered and is second to none in his attention to detail "

Erin McCrady
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Erin McCrady
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Erin McCrady advises governments and corporations on a range of financing transactions.

"Erin is very knowledgeable and is a great resource to have."

Courtney Ellis
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Courtney Ellis
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Courtney Ellis regularly advises on securities matters and comes especially recommended for her handling of municipal bonds.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

Daniel Semmens
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Daniel Semmens
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Erin McCrady
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Erin McCrady
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Courtney Ellis
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Courtney Ellis
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Members

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Clients

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City of Missoula

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Loenbro, Inc.

Missoula County

Montana Facilities Finance Authority

Quiq, Inc.

State of Montana

Wells Fargo Securities

Wisetail

onXmaps, Inc.