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PRACTICE AREAS
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Complex Commercial Litigation, Tax Disputes, Tax Planning and Advice, Real Estate Litigation, Land-Use Planning Litigation, Bankruptcy
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EDUCATION
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LL.M. Taxation, candidate, University of Washington School of Law, 2007 to Present , J.D. University of Montana, School of Law, Missoula MT 1992
B.S Soil Science, Minor in French, Montana State University, Bozeman MT, 1982
University of Montana, Music and Physics major, 1977-1980.
Montana Tech, Butte MT, geophysical engineering major, 1976-1977.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Gardner Bond Trabolsi PLLC, Seattle WA. April 2002 - present. Complex litigation including defense of design professionals in construction defect claims, professional negligence claims, and multiple party lawsuits related to land-use planning and design.
Scheer & Sothiros, Seattle WA. 2000-2001. Defense of general contractors and subcontractors from construction defect claims, personal injury claims, and property damage claims arising from construction work.
Bottomly Law Office, Tacoma WA. 1993-2001. General law practice emphasizing commercial litigation, construction law, creditor and debtor bankruptcy litigation, commercial collection, and real estate litigation.
Solo Practice, Helena MT. 1992-1993. General law practice emphasizing agricultural law, water rights and personal injury.
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OTHER EXPERIENCE
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Cattle Rancher, Belgrade MT. 1980-1990. Operated and part-owned a 100 cow-calf operation and grain production farm.
Agricultural Advisor, Baghdad, Iraq. 1984-1985. Supervisor and advisor to Iraqi farm managers in the care and maintenance of turn-key dairy farms.
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MEMBERSHIPS
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Washington State Bar Association #22952, Montana Bar Association (Inactive but currently licensed)
U.S. District Court, Western Division of Washington
U.S. District Court, Montana Division
U.S. Tax Court
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PERSONAL
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Interested in boatbuilding, sailing, playing classical organ and harpsichord music, and early English and American Puritan writers.
Married to Lauren Bottomly, also an attorney.
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