Atty. Leo Berry

Atty. Leo Berry

Mr. Berry graduated from Gonzaga University and the University of Montana School of Law.

Helena Helena 53 J. Erfahrung 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Leo Berry at a glance

Leo Berry is a Shareholder based in Helena, Montana, practicing at Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in Montana (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1973). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1973) and Gonzaga University (B.A., 1970). Active member of State Bar of Montana. Serands clients in Helena, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Berry graduated from Gonzaga University and the University of Montana School of Law
  • Mr. Berry served as the Montana Commissioner of State Lands and as the Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation where he was responsible for administration of Montana's water rights program, water development bonding program, mining reclamation programs, and siting of major energy facilities in the state of Montana
  • Mr. Berry also served on the Council of Environmental Quality, the Western States Water Council, and the Governor's Capital Finance Advisory Committee
  • Mr. Berry was also Chairman of the Montana Board of Labor Appeals
  • Mr. Berry's principal areas of practice include superfund, environmental and natural resource litigation, environmental permitting and compliance, government relations, administrative proceedings, regulatory and administrative compliance, lobbying, and water law
  • Mr. Berry was a member, Council on Environmental Quality, 1976-1985
  • Member, Western States Water Council, 1981-1985
  • Commissioner of State Lands, 1976-1981
  • Director, Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 1981-1985
  • Chairman, Board of Labor Appeals, 1985-1989
  • President, Western States Land Commissioners Association, 1979

Practice Areas Explained

Leo Berry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leo Berry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Helena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leo Berry

Where is Leo Berry's law office located?
Leo Berry's law practice is located in Helena, Montana. The firm is Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leo Berry handle?
Leo Berry focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Leo Berry practiced law?
Leo Berry has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Leo Berry go to law school?
Leo Berry earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Leo Berry for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1973
B.A.
Gonzaga University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1973

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