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Sherine Diane Blackford

also known as Sherine Diane Fernando

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Missoula, MT
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Licensing

321 W. Broadway Street, Fifth Floor, Missoula, MT

About Sherine

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Handled hundreds to dissolution of marriage and parenting actions throughout Montana. Specializes in cases involving domestic violence and abuse along with complex parenting and property division issues.

13 years

40%
Litigation 40%

Handled several business litigation suits, including contract disputes. This includes taking cases to trial and obtaining favorable jury verdicts in excess of $500,000. Also deals with landlord tenant disputes.

13 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Montana for 13 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Cotner Ryan Law PLLC

321 W. Broadway Street, Fifth Floor, Missoula, MT, 59802

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Sherine Diane Blackford's Reviews

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Posted by Chris | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Professional and intelligent

Sherine was a strong ally. She did well to listen to understand my goals and situation, and trusted me when I needed her to. She used the time working with me, and the money I paid her for it, wisely. My particular situation was unique, with legal details and relevant information she was able to lear...n along the way. Sherine is a professional and intelligent lawyer and I would recommend her to anyone.

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Kathryn Keiser

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Sherine is a competent and excellent attorney. She truly cares about each case she takes on and always advocates for her clients' best interests. I strongly endorse Sherine."

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Anthony Jackson

Unknown lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sherine is an excellent attorney and highly recommended."

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Kathryn Keiser

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Anthony Jackson

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2019 - 2023

Owner, Blackford Carls P.C.

2016 - 2018

Partner, Dodd Law Firm, P.C.

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Kasting, Kauffman & Mersen, P.C.

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C.

Associations

2022 - Present

Montana Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2019 - Present

Gallatin County Bar Assocation

Trustee

2015 - Present

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Family Law Section Montana State Bard

Chairperson - President

2014 - 2019

New Lawyers Section Montana State Bar

Trustee

Education

2012

University of Montana School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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