Background
Ostrem, Donald L. was born on December 17, 1940 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of Ernest and Anita (Mannering) Ostrem.
Ostrem, Donald L. was born on December 17, 1940 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of Ernest and Anita (Mannering) Ostrem.
Montana State University (Bachelor of Arts, 1962). University of Montana (Juris Doctor, 1965). City Attorney, City of Great Falls, 1971-1972.
Member, City Commission, Great Falls, 1973 1977.
Member, Great Falls Library Board, 1973-1977. Mayor, City of Great Falls, 1975-1977.
Chairman, Great Falls International Airport Authority, 1978-1983. Member, Governors Transportation Advisory Counsel, 1982- 1988.
Farmers Union Insurance v. Woodhouse, 785 P.2d 192 (1989); Welsh v. City of Great Falls, 690 P.2d 406 (1985); Keller v. Department of Revenue, 597 P.2d 736 (1979); Harland v. Anderson, 548 P.2d 613 (1976); and Cope v. Cope, 493 P.2d 336 (1971).Worked at Graybill, Ostrem & Crotty (Great Falls, Montana) specializing in General Civil and Trial Practice. Business Torts, Commercial, Oil and Gas, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Related Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1965, Montana.
City Attorney, City of Great Falls, 1971-1972.
Member, City Commission, Great Falls, 1973-1977. Member, Great Falls Library Board, 1973-1977.
Mayor, City of Great Falls, 1975-1977. Chairman, Great Falls International Airport Authority, 1978-1983.
Member, Governors Transportation Advisory Counsel, 1982-1988.
Member: Cascade County (President, 1989) and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Montana. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Our firm was founded by Leo C. Graybill in 1921.
Since 1974, the firm has been known as GRAYBILL, OSTREM, WARNER & CROTTY. The firm is generally business oriented, but we are extensively involved in litigation including business torts and personal injury. At present our practice is diversified among a large number of agricultural, corporate, individual, and public clients.
We serve the entire state of Montana, and members of the firm are members of the Montana, California, Oregon, and Massachusetts Bars. The firm encourages continuing professional development and specialization, and all partners and associates participate in continuing legal education, professional association activities, and civic involvement.
Member, City Commission, Great Falls, 1973-1977. Member, Great Falls Library Board, 1973-1977. Mayor, City of Great Falls, 1975-1977.
Chairman, Great Falls International Airport Authority, 1978-1983.
Member, Governors Transportation Advisory Counsel, 1982-1988. Member: Cascade County (President, 1989) and American Bar Associations.
State Bar of Montana. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Married Suzanne Walker, March 5, 1966. Children: Scott E., David W., Peter L.