Attorneys at BKBH represented the seller and worked with their out-of-state legal counsel to finalize the deal which, was reported by The Wall Street Journal to be valued at approximately $200 million, and is the largest ranch deal in both size and price.
BKBH Assists in the Largest Ranch Sale in Montana History
Decades of Service to Montana Individuals,
Businesses, and Organizations
Since its beginning as a small office with two attorneys in 1982, Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C. has become recognized as a leading law firm for Montana businesses and individuals. We take great pride in providing our clients with premier legal services. Our professional services are directed by our Guiding Principles as we consistently strive to represent our clients the way we would want to be represented ourselves.
Whether you are a large corporation, small business, trade group, or individual, our dedicated team is ready to help.



BKBH offers a complete range of business and commercial services to its clients who are interested in conducting business or are actively involved in business ventures in the state of Montana or elsewhere in the country.
We assist businesses of various sizes with acquisitions, stock purchases and asset transactions.
When disputes arise, we know that individuals and businesses seek prompt resolution in accordance with their objectives whenever possible. We help clients seek resolution though negotiation and mediation when possible, and represent them in litigation and arbitrations when necessary.
Divorce and family law matters can be highly emotional.
With compassion, experience, and dedication, we assist clients in a wide range of family law matters.
We assist clients in a wide range of real estate matters, including high net worth individuals and businesses relocating to Montana seeking, businesses acquiring or leasing property, landlords and commercial property agents, and others in the real estate and construction industry.
We represent employers is numerous industries, providing proactive counsel in employment matters, advising them when employment disputes develop, and representing them in litigation, arbitration, and workers’ compensation matters.
We advise and represent a wide range of business entities in environmental matters, including mining, oil, and other natural resources companies, as well as numerous clients in water resources and allocation matters.
In order to operate competitively, laws and regulations should not unduly encumber businesses.
With decades of experience, we provide comprehensive legislative services, representing the interests of our business clients before state agencies and the Montana legislature.
Who We Help
News & Updates
BKBH Attorney Evan Thompson Featured in The Atlantic Article “Return the National Parks to the Tribes”
The Atlantic article asserts that America’s national parks comprise only a small portion of the land stolen from Native Americans, but returning such land to the tribes is a necessary step in preserving the ecological health of our parks while promoting vital Native American culture and sovereignty.
Firm Attorneys Mike Rausch and Evan Thompson Published in “For the Defense” Magazine Article
Along with another attorney, Mike and Evan co-wrote the article “Tribal Sovereign Immunity, Its Origins and Development” published in the March, 2020 copy of this magazine.