Atty. Mark C. Phares
Mark C. Phares is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business law and 2 other areas of law.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Missoula, MT · 35+ Years Experience
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About Mark C. Phares at a Glance
Mark C. Phares is an Asst. Atty. Gen. based in Missoula, Montana. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Montana (1991). Educated at University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (LL.M. Natural, 1994) and University of Montana (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark C. Phares
- Mark C. Phares is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business law and 2 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Montana in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Mark practices in Missoula, MT
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Mark C. Phares's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. Phares handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Missoula.
Probate in Missoula
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Estate Planning & Probate in Missoula
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Mark C. Phares is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Montana →
Business & Corporate Law in Missoula
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark C. Phares is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →
Environmental Law in Missoula
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Mark C. Phares is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Montana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Missoula
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 Missoula 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 venue, 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.
Missoula Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Missoula-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Missoula Choose Mark C. Phares
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark C. Phares's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark C. Phares brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, Mark C. Phares can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Missoula
A Missoula-based practice means Mark C. Phares attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark C. Phares Handles in Missoula
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