PARTNER
Mike was born and raised in Great Falls and
attended Great Falls High School where he graduated valedictorian
of his class. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree
with high honors in Business and French at Concordia
College in Moorhead, Minnesota, Mike attended the
University of Montana School of Law in Missoula. He
graduated in 1994 and began his legal practice as a
County Prosecutor. Mike conducted numerous jury trials
ranging from DUIs to homicide cases. After seven years
of prosecution, Mike entered private practice in 2001. He is
married to Amber Rausch and has one teenage
daughter, Hannah. Mike enjoys cycling, outdoor activities,
singing, and playing the piano.
Practice Areas:
- Insurance Defense
- Insurance Coverage
- General Litigation
- Trusts and estates litigation
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Structured Settlement Transfers
Education & Experience:
- 1994 - University of Montana School of Law, J.D.
- 1991 - Concordia College, with high honors, B.A. Business Administration and French
Professional Associations:
- State Bar of Montana
- Cascade County Bar Association
- Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association
- Council on Litigation Management (State Chair)
Bar Admissions:
- 1994 - All Montana State and Federal Courts
Community & Professional Involvement:
- Board of Directors Member and past Officer, Casa-Can
- Guardian ad litem for Abused and Neglected Children
- Board of Directors Member and Officer, Cruise 4 Kids
- Great Falls Symphonic Choir, member since 2001
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, educational instructor
