CHISHOLM LAW FIRM, PLLC
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

While serving as Deputy Cascade County Attorney in Great Falls, Dean prosecuted cases of national import, and tried the first DNA-based prosecutions in Montana’s history. He served as civil advisor to the Cascade County Commissioners and as interim County Attorney. He left the office at the age of 27. Today, Dean continues his practice in employment relations, corporate representation, real estate and estate planning, criminal defense and general litigation on behalf of Montana’s families and businesses.  As a partner with the Rebeck & Chisholm law firm in Great Falls. Penni handled a wide variety of issues for her clients, including administrative, contract, corporate, criminal defense, domestic relations, employment, insurance subrogation, personal injury, real estate and trade name infringement. Joy Pennington earned her Paralegal degree in 1999. She has worked for large litigation firms in western Montana and, since 2001, has contributed her knowledge and experience toward making Columbia Falls’ Law Firm among the best in our state. MaryAnn Christensen has more than 25 years experience in handling family law cases, wills, estates and probates, and commercial and real estate transactions.  MaryAnn brings a wealth of experience and training to the firm's domestic relations and transactional practice. Since 1995 Carol Ladenburg has worked as a legal assistant and secretary to the firm, and currently directs the firm's operations as Office Manager.  Carol and her family are longtime Columbia Falls residents, who have been honored for their contriubtions to our community’s schools and social programs. represents individuals and business in a variety of legal matters throughout Montana.  The firm offers the highest quality legal services to its clients in the relaxed atmosphere of its Columbia Falls office.         The firm's principals, Dean Chisholm and Penni Chisholm, are skilled litigators and appear regularly in court.  But they are equally skilled as negotiators, often resolving their clients' cases out of court, avoiding the time and expense of trial.        Whether dealing with complex civil litigation or a simple uncontested divorce, the Chisholm Law Firm gives all clients personal attention and expertise.  Clients are assured that their cases will be handled with integrity, compassion and dedication to a fair result.           In the past fifteen years, the firm has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for its injured clients, represented small and large businesses in complex transactions and high stakes litigation, and protected the rights of spouses in contested divorce and parenting proceedings.  In each case, the formula for success was the same: we listened to our clients, we worked with them to determine a fair result, and then worked hard to make sure that justice was done.           It’s not difficult to hire a lawyer. It can be difficult to hire a lawyer that you trust.  Since the early 1990’s, the Chisholms and their staff have been earning verdicts for their clients, accolades from their peers, and awards from local and national organizations.  But the hallmark of good lawyers is the trust they’ve earned from their friends, clients, peers, and courts.   Let us help.  We'll earn your trust. We're here for you. Chisholm & Chisholm, PC represents clients across the Flathead Valley and Montana.  Our office hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and we will arrange for consultations outside of our business hours.