Brett P. Clark is a Partner in the Helena office and a member of the Tort Litigation Practice Group, where he focuses on professional liability defense and commercial litigation. With extensive experience representing clients from a wide variety of professions, Brett has built a reputation for managing complex real estate, attorney liability, accounting, and medical malpractice cases.
In practice, Brett prioritizes developing a deep understanding of his clients’ professions, enabling him to craft creative solutions to complex challenges. He is a steadfast and passionate advocate for those he represents.
Brett has been consulted or quoted on legal malpractice matters by The Wall Street Journal, National Law Journal, and Minnesota Lawyer. Super Lawyers magazine recognized Brett as a Super Lawyer in 2024, following earlier recognition as a Rising Star in both Minnesota (2012-2013) and the Mountain States Region (2015-2019). He also serves as a member of the Professional Liability Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association.
A fourth-generation Montanan, Brett is an active member of the Helena community. He serves on the boards of Helena Food Share, a non-profit dedicated to making Helena a hunger-free community, and ExplorationWorks, a non-profit science museum. In his free time, Brett referees youth soccer, volunteers with Rotary, and competes in his local curling club.
Mountain States Super Lawyer®, 2024
Mountain States Super Lawyers® “Rising Star,” 2015-2020
Minnesota Super Lawyers® “Rising Star,” 2012, 2013
UST Law Dean’s Awards in International Law, 2006
UST Law Dean’s Awards in Appellate Writing, 2005
American Bar Association, Professional Liability Litigation Committee
Minnesota State Bar Association
Montana Bar Association
Lewis & Clark County Bar Association
Helena Food Share, Board of Directors, 2022-present
Helena Rotary Club, President, 2019-2020, Board of Directors, 2017-2023
ExplorationWorks Science Center, Chair, Board of Directors, 2021-2023, Board Member, 2017-present
Children’s Law Center, St. Paul, MN, Volunteer Attorney, 2012-2014
Avoiding Litigation: An Inside Look at How Lawyers Will (Re)Interpret Your Workpapers (CLE 2012)
American Bar Association’s 50-State Survey of Accounting and Auditing Liability Issues—Minnesota (2015).
Technology Tips for Lawyers: Practical Advice and Ethical Obligations (CLE 2016).
Successful enforcement of restrictive covenants before Montana Supreme Court
Secured defense judgment for real estate brokerage on Real Estate Licensing Act claims before district court and Montana Supreme Court
Successful defense of global top five accounting firm in litigation over auditing engagement.
Assisted group of bondholders in preventing St. Paul Port Authority from wrongfully liquidating and breaching municipal bond contract.
Prevailed representing law firm in district court and at Minnesota Court of Appeals against tortious interference and defamation claims by underlying client’s discharged attorney.
Defense award in arbitration of wrongful death claim against skilled nursing facility.
Defended estates attorney acting as trustee against breach of fiduciary duty claims based on trust investments.
Represented craft brewery seeking to protect beer trademarks against infringement by a competing brewery.
Obtained defense judgment on behalf of law firm on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims relating to foreclosure by publication.
Successfully defended software company against major metropolitan city’s claim for breach of contract. Obtained summary judgment order holding that the plaintiff city breached the subject contract.
Prevailed in pro bono defense of non-profit at Minnesota Court of Appeals against attempt to rescind office lease.
Avoiding Litigation: An Inside Look at How Lawyers Will (Re)Interpret Your Workpapers (CLE 2012)
American Bar Association’s 50-State Survey of Accounting and Auditing Liability Issues—Minnesota (2015).
Technology Tips for Lawyers: Practical Advice and Ethical Obligations (CLE 2016).
Successful enforcement of restrictive covenants before Montana Supreme Court
Secured defense judgment for real estate brokerage on Real Estate Licensing Act claims before district court and Montana Supreme Court
Successful defense of global top five accounting firm in litigation over auditing engagement.
Assisted group of bondholders in preventing St. Paul Port Authority from wrongfully liquidating and breaching municipal bond contract.
Prevailed representing law firm in district court and at Minnesota Court of Appeals against tortious interference and defamation claims by underlying client’s discharged attorney.
Defense award in arbitration of wrongful death claim against skilled nursing facility.
Defended estates attorney acting as trustee against breach of fiduciary duty claims based on trust investments.
Represented craft brewery seeking to protect beer trademarks against infringement by a competing brewery.
Obtained defense judgment on behalf of law firm on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims relating to foreclosure by publication.
Successfully defended software company against major metropolitan city’s claim for breach of contract. Obtained summary judgment order holding that the plaintiff city breached the subject contract.
Prevailed in pro bono defense of non-profit at Minnesota Court of Appeals against attempt to rescind office lease.
