Atty. Maxon R. Davis

Atty. Maxon R. Davis

Max Davis is the senior member of Davis, Hatley, Haffeman, & Tighe, PC. Mr.

Great Falls Great Falls 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Maxon R. Davis at a glance

Maxon R. Davis is a Partner based in Great Falls, Montana, practicing at Davis, Hatley, Haffeman & Tighe, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Montana (1976), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1976), Blackfeet Tribal Court (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B. Wesleyan, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Great Falls, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Max Davis is the senior member of Davis, Hatley, Haffeman, & Tighe, PC. Mr. Davis focuses his practice on a wide spectrum of civil litigation, primarily for defendants, including professional and products liability defense, employment claims, environmental and toxic torts, commercial and business disputes, as well as the defense of insureds, self-insureds and insurers
  • Mr. Davis serves as the State of Montana's primary outside counsel in the defense of tort claims filed in central Montana
  • He has tried over 75 cases to verdict in federal and state courts throughout Montana and has argued appeals before the Montana Supreme Court, the Blackfeet Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court
  • According to Chambers USA, Mr. Davis “is recommended for ‘his practical approach to cases and efficiency and effectiveness in court.’” He is also named as a Local Litigation Star in Benchmark Litigation and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for 15 years and in Rocky Mountain Super Lawyers every year of its publication
  • In 2006, he served as a faculty member at the IADC's Trial Academy at Stanford University
  • Mr. Davis also devotes significant time to an active transactional and business consulting practice
  • He serves as counsel to the Diocese of Great Falls, the Montana Electric Cooperatives Association and numerous electric cooperatives throughout the state
  • Listed in: The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation
  • Rocky Mountain Super Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Maxon R. Davis's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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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 Great Falls 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 Maxon R. Davis

Where is Maxon R. Davis's law office located?
Maxon R. Davis's law practice is located in Great Falls, Montana. The firm is Davis, Hatley, Haffeman & Tighe, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maxon R. Davis handle?
Maxon R. Davis focuses on business, product liability, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Maxon R. Davis practiced law?
Maxon R. Davis has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Maxon R. Davis go to law school?
Maxon R. Davis earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B. Wesleyan, 1972).
How can I contact Maxon R. Davis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Maxon R. Davis received?
Maxon R. Davis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1976
A.B. Wesleyan
University of California at Berkeley
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1976
Blackfeet Tribal Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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