J. DANIEL HOVEN
825 Great Northern Blvd., Suite 105 P.O. Box 1697 Helena, MT 59627 Phone: (406) 443-6820 Facsimile: (406) 443-6883 Email: dan@bkbh.com Professional Experience BROWNING, KALECZYC, BERRY & HOVEN, P.C. Helena, Montana, Partner · 1984-present Partner in charge of litigation services for the firm's clients. Primary emphasis is in management of complex litigation and defense of environmental, toxic tort and medical malpractice claims. STATE OF MONTANA Helena, Montana, Assistant Attorney General · 1980 - 1984 Provided litigation services to various state agencies on a contractual basis. Personally responsible for coordinating and conducting litigation strategy throughout trial and appeal in cases brought against and by the State in federal and state forums. Acted as an administrative law judge in a variety of regulatory proceedings. MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS REGULATION Helena, Montana, Special Assistant Attorney General · 1978 - 1980 Prosecuted consumer protection cases and provided legal services to Financial Division, Milk Control Bureau, and Weights and Measures Bureau. Education LINCOLN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Juris Doctorate 1977 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Bachelor of Arts 1970 Admitted to Practice Montana Supreme Court California Supreme Court (inactive) United States District Court for the District of Montana United States District Court for the Northern District of California United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States Supreme Court Membership Montana Defense Trial Lawyers National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel Sports Lawyers Association Community Involvement Helena Babe Ruth Baseball, Board of Directors, 1991 - 1997 Helena American Legion Baseball, General Manager, 1998 - present For additional information see Accomplishments |