City Attorney David Dennis

David Dennis standing in hallway

David Dennis assumed his role as City Attorney on November 22, 2022.

Dennis joined the City of Great Falls as the Deputy City Attorney on April 4, 2022, and served as the Interim City Attorney while the City searched for a permanent replacement. Dennis was selected due to his diverse background and 25 years of experience in the public sector, private practice, and corporate management.

Dennis began his legal career in Great Falls as an associate at Dorsey & Whitney, then served eight years as Vice-President, General Counsel for the Davidson Companies. After two years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Dennis entered private practice in Great Falls, specializing in civil and commercial litigation. Most recently, Dennis served as Vice-President/Legal for Stockman Financial Corp. in Billings, MT.

His academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Economics from Ohio State University.