Practice Areas
LAND USE
Michelle represents neighborhood groups, individuals, non-profit corporations, and associations concerned about protecting their neighborhoods, property values, local infrastructure, and Montana’s natural landscape from inappropriate land use development. I help guide my clients through Montana’s complex legal land use framework.
Services include:
- Analyzing development proposals under Montana's zoning and subdivision laws, local regulations, growth policies, and neighborhood plans
- Providing representation for land use applications in front of local government entities
- Litigating and appealing local land use decisions
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Michelle represents citizens and individuals in their dealings and disputes with government entities. I can assist with numerous issues, including questions regarding your Right to Participate in local government matters and your right to access public meetings and public documents under Montana law.
Services include:
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Open Meeting, Right to Participate, and Right to Know violations
- Zoning, subdivision, and environmental violations
PROPERTY
Michelle has extensive experience in litigating boundary and easement disputes.
Services include:
- Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs)
- Condominium and Homeowners Associations
- Easements
- Litigation and appeals