Ranking tables

Natural Resources & Environment | USA

Montana

The Natural Resources sections focus on mining and minerals exploration, development and production agreements, including royalty issues, project finance, taxation and other financing arrangements. Engineering, processing and refining contracts, sales structures and environmental issues are also covered.

Rankings overview for Departments

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. John Bloomquist
    John Bloomquist Parsons Behle & Latimer PC19 Years Ranked
  2. John R Lee
    John R Lee Crowley Fleck PLLP21 Years Ranked
  3. Catherine A. LaughnerBrowning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven PC
  4. Don LeeLee Law Office PC
1

Band 1

  1. William W Mercer
    William W Mercer Holland & Hart LLP10 Years Ranked
  2. W John TietzBrowning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven PC
U

Up and Coming

  1. Jacqueline PapezDoney Crowley P.C.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Crowley Fleck PLLP
    1
    Crowley Fleck PLLP
    Natural Resources & Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Crowley Fleck has a team of standout specialists in Montana, demonstrating experience on issues relating to mines, oil and gas operations, pipelines and renewable energy projects. Permitting, compliance and environment-related litigation number among the firm's many strengths in the market.
  2. Holland & Hart LLP
    1
    Holland & Hart LLP
    Natural Resources & Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Holland & Hart's market-leading department covers environment-related issues and is well reputed for its litigation capabilities, notably in the oil and gas, mining and water sectors. The firm also advises on compliance and regulatory matters and has notable experience in representing clients in proceedings before the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

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Band 2

  1. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    2
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Natural Resources & Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Dorsey & Whitney's esteemed group advises on a range of local, regional and national projects. The firm regularly represents exploration and construction companies, as well as local governmental bodies and investors. It primarily focuses on environmental permitting and compliance matters, financing for mining corporations and transactions regarding mineral-rich land.

  2. Parsons Behle & Latimer PC
    2
    Parsons Behle & Latimer PC
    Natural Resources & Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Parsons Behle & Latimer assists clients in the natural resources and environment sectors on a range of regulatory and litigation matters. The firm is particularly recognized for its expertise in water rights and water-quality issues.

  3. Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven PC
    Natural Resources & Environment
    2025 | Band 2