Derek R. Graves

Derek R. Graves is a Montana attorney who has been associated with firms handling civil litigation and related legal disputes. His background includes work with Crist, Krogh, Alke & Nord and a later position with E.J. Guza & Associates. Those firms have represented businesses and individuals in contested matters. His professional history connects legal practice with an academic background in business administration and economics.

Derek received a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis on Economics from Rocky Mountain College, where he attended on a basketball scholarship and received academic all-conference recognition. He earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana in 2021. His undergraduate studies and legal training provide a foundation for understanding financial records, contracts, and the factual issues that commonly arise in business-related disputes.

In 2022, Derek joined E.J. Guza & Associates, following his legal education. He has also been identified as an associate with Crist, Krogh, Alke & Nord. These associations connect his professional history to Montana practices that work on civil disputes, business matters, and litigation. His business education is relevant to reviewing legal problems involving commercial relationships, financial information, and the interpretation of agreements.

Derek R. Graves brings formal business education and recent legal training to his work in the Montana legal profession. His experience with litigation-oriented firms provides context for an interest in resolving disputed legal issues through research, preparation, and careful evaluation. His professional background is especially relevant to matters where legal questions overlap with business operations and economic considerations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Crist, Krogh & Alke, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Montana

Licensed State

• Montana

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