TREVOR UFFELMAN
Trevor began his career with one of Montana's largest law firms where he worked as part of a team of lawyers representing large corporate clients in a variety of litigation. In 2008, attracted by the firm's smaller size and excellent trial reputation, Trevor joined the Drake Law Firm, where his practice continues to be focused on litigation. Trevor specifically handles disputes involving insurance, administrative law, civil rights, commercial litigation, personal injuries and professional negligence, and employment law, among others. Additionally, Trevor counsels clients on innovative risk management solutions. When he's not in the office Trevor enjoys skiing, travel, maintaining his fitness, and options investing.
CASES
Patterson v. Verizon Wireless, 329 Mont. 79, 122 P.3d 1193 (2005) Successfully argued that wireless telecom provider was not required to pay seconded employee severance benefits under a severance plan after employees filed age discrimination claims.
Kapphan v. Vincent, 354 Mont. 392, 222 P.3d 645 (2009) Achieved summary judgment based on Montana's recreational use statute for land owner in a premises liability lawsuit.
In Re: Investigation of Montana Refining Company, Inc. (Fed. Trade Comm'n): Assisted client in responding to Federal Trade Commission subpoenas investigating pricing of gasoline in the pacific northwest.
Slack v. Lewis and Clark County, et al. (Mont. 2010): Achieved a $569,000 jury verdict for a family harmed after unknowingly purchasing a property severely contaminated by methamphetamine and its precursor ingredients.
Jason Wood v. Montana Department of Revenue 12/16/2011 Represented a state agency and achieved defense verdict in a case in which a high-ranking state government official claimed his termination violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and several state laws. The jury was persuaded by the trial argument that the termination was for legitimate job performance issues and returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the defense.
Aguado v. Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. et al. (D. Mont.) Defended lender against Consumer Protection Act and fraud claims involving improper foreclosure of real estate liens.
