He graduated from the University of Montana in 1992 and the School of Law in 1995. He is a member of the AAJ, MTLA, and the Montana and Federal Bar Associations. He is listed in the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers and admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts in Montana, the United States District Court of Colorado, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He enjoys family, friends and vacations.