Colstrip Lawyers

A considerate approach to the loss of a loved one. Montana Legacy Law, PLLC helps families navigate the process of death. Montana Legacy Law, PLLC practices in estates, Wills, and personal injury/wrongful death. We are caring, and every client's needs are equally important to us, regardless of scope or size. Scott Roy McLean is a Hamilton native who opened his own practice in 2017. Previously, Scott practiced in Washington, DC for six years where he attended law school at The George Washington University School of Law. Scott holds a bachelor's degree in business management. Scott Roy McLean's background is in business,...

Miva VanEngen fights vigorously in her representation of clients who have been injured by others: whether by car crash, negligent acts of others, or at work (personal injury and workers' compensation claims). She also works hard for her clients who have been charged with a DUI or other crime. Finally, she represents a variety of clients in simple and complex divorces, parenting plans, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and other family law matters.

Her clients can be found all over Montana and in other states. Technological advances make it possible to represent clients without the need for travel, depending on the reason...

Shahid Haque dedicates his practice to helping immigrants obtain legal status in the United States and pursue all that the country has to offer. Mr. Haque assists clients with a wide variety of immigration matters, including applications with the consulates abroad and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, representing clients arrested by the Department of Homeland Security, and defending immigrants in deportation proceedings in Immigration Court.

Mr. Haque represents well over a thousand immigrants and their families all across Montana, and has been in contact with over a thousand other immigrants in Montana through his advocacy efforts. He has internalized their stories,...

Michael J. McKeon Jr. was born and raised in Butte, Montana. Michael graduated from Butte Central High School in 2000 and then attended Villanova University, graduating with a B.A. in Communications in 2004. Michael attended law school at the University of Montana School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in May 2008.

Throughout his career, Michael’s has focused his practice on representing those who have been injured due to the negligence of others, including claims involving workplace accidents, personal injuries, insurance claims, slip/trip & fall claims, products liability and medical malpractice.

Michael is admitted to the Montana and U.S. District...

Santana Caballero handles injury cases arising out of accidents, medical malpractice, employment, nursing home abuse and neglect as well as wrongful death claims across the state of Montana. Santana brings to the table a strong Montana work ethic and common sense while maintaining result orientated relationships with insurance carriers and opposing counsel. Santana is admitted to practice in Montana Administrative matters, Montana District Courts, Montana Federal District Courts and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. No obligation free initial consultations.

In August of 2008, Briana began law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While attending law school, Briana was a staff member and then an editor on the MONTANA LAW REVIEW. While on the Law Review, Briana, as Symposium Editor, orchestrated a two-day Symposium on the Montana Constitution, which was heralded as one of the best Symposia that the Law Review has held to date. She was a member of the UM Trial Team during her second year and a member of the Criminal Defense Clinic during her third year. Additionally, she was Professor Cynthia Ford’s research...

Rob’s legal practice has focused on commercial and civil litigation and business and real estate matters for more than 20 years. Rob earned his B.S. in Business Management and B.A. in Political Science (Public Administration) from The University of Montana in 1997. After several years of real world work experience in Portland, Oregon, Rob earned his J.D., cum laude, from Tulane Law School in New Orleans, along with a certificate in Environmental Law. There, Rob was a Managing Editor of the Tulane Environmental Law Journal. After six years of litigation-focused practice in Albuquerque, Rob returned to Missoula...

I am an attorney with many years of litigation experience who now focuses on providing legal research, writing, and consulting. After graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2000, I practiced in my home state of Florida and handled a wide variety of matters such as commercial disputes, premises liability, products liability, family matters, contracts, property law, constitutional law, and international law. In 2010 I moved to Missoula, Montana, and practiced in the areas of insurance defense, insurance coverage, and bad faith until establishing my own practice in 2013. The law firm of Wilton H. Strickland, PLLC...

My Consumer Protection background includes:  * Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow with Montana Legal Services Association's Consumer Unit, overseeing MLSA's self-help bankruptcy program and helping low-income Montanans with consumer law issues. * American Bar Association Janet Steiger Antitrust Fellow with the Office of Consumer Protection in the Montana Attorney General's Office. * Nationally-certified financial educator and foreclosure prevention specialist with Homeword.  * Helped found the Montana Financial Education Coalition and the Montana Alliance for Responsible Finance to promote financial education and fair lending practices in Montana. * Drafted and lobbied for anti-predatory lending laws...

Cathy has practiced law for over 30 years in both state and federal courts. Her practice has been concentrated in complex civil litigation cases including, governmental tort defense, aviation and air crash litigation, products liability, medical device and medical malpractice cases, commercial contract disputes, auto negligence, personal injury, insurance coverage and insurance contract disputes, construction litigation, wrongful death, property and casualty defense, employment law, and professional malpractice. In addition, Cathy has represented clients in the field of family law; trusts and estate, probate and wills; social security disability and SSI claims. Cathy also assists clients in the development of business entities,...

Vicevich Law was formed to foster the development of a new model of law practice. The explosion of technology has changed the practice of law. Law firms anchored to a physical site and reliant on over-specialization, large support staff, and paper files became obsolete rapidly in the last decade. The State Bar of Montana recognizes that law practice in Montana is falling behind the national trend of adapting to technology. Many courts now only accept electronic filings and the electronic courtroom has arrived. Exhibits and transcripts are available instantly in court to judges, lawyers, and...

I provide comprehensive Estate and Legal Planning and creative, low conflict Collaborative family law solutions in Divorce, Parenting, and Adoption. I practice throughout Montana. You can find me at wholeheartedfamilylaw.com. I am a Certified Montana Mediator and practice Collaborative and cooperative law as much as possible, tailoring my approach to each client's individual needs and setting my flat fees based on the of time and complexity your matter entails. As a Montana native, I received my law degree from the University of Montana School of Law in 2008 and began my career clerking for the Montana Supreme Court. Throughout...

Since graduating from The Law School at the University of Notre Dame in 1994, Paul has represented clients and/or garnered legal experience regarding a wide and varied array of legal matters, issues, and cases. If you need to talk to Paul, you will. Today. Guaranteed.* (406) 630.3032 www.AttorneyPaul.Law

During nearly a decade of practicing law, Matt has represented clients ranging from individuals, home owners, municipalities, small businesses and large national corporations. Matt is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer, having tried, arbitrated and mediated numerous cases resulting in favorable settlements and verdicts, in both state and federal courts . Matt also has extensive appellate experience, litigating in multiple state courts of appeal and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal. Matt has experience handling all types of civil matters, including construction and commercial law, employment issues, contract disputes and all matters pertaining to businesses.

* 26+ years of Montana bankruptcy experience * Panelist & Presenter at annual meetings to teach bankruptcy law to other attorneys on multiple occasions * Member of the Bankruptcy Court's Local Rules Advisory Committee * Member of the Montana Bankruptcy Section Board of Directors * Founding partner in only 3-person Bankruptcy Law Firm in Western Montana. We actively interact with each other for second (& third) opinions in difficult cases * Reasonable Fees * Payment plans available

My law practice focuses on helping my clients plan for life events, whether creating a comprehensive estate plan, starting or selling a business, buying or selling real estate, or probating the estate of a love one. I began practicing as a general civil litigator after graduating from the University of Montana School of Law in 2012, and have tailored my practice more towards planning after earning my LLM in taxation in 2016 from the University of Washington School of Law. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's of Science degree from Wilmington University in Legal...

As a previous executive and general counsel at a leading regional technology company as well as many years of experience in private practice in Seattle and Missoula, Aaron helps telecommunications providers, startups, tech companies, banks, HOAs, contractors, real estate developers, and individuals in Montana and Washington with all their legal needs--e.g., litigation, dispute resolution, business formations and maintenance, contract review and preparation, succession planning, regulatory advice and compliance, employee manuals, business policies, lobbying, cybersecurity and privacy, wills, trusts, estate plans, etc. In his free time, Aaron enjoys fishing, hiking, basketball, baseball, concerts, breweries, and spending time with his wife,...

Experienced attorney in Southwest Montana. Areas of expertise include water rights review, administration, and adjudication; real estate transactions, easements, leases, and related real property issues; comprehensive estate planning with preparation and review of wills and powers of attorney; and probate administration.

I focus my practice on business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, personal injury, and insurance law (including insurance bad faith). Here are a few examples of recent cases I have handled***: In a 2011 chapter 13 bankruptcy, I reduced the Debtors' second mortgage from $51,740.57 to $10,000.00 through an adversary proceeding against the lender. In a 2010 chapter 11 bankruptcy, I reduced a $202,248.12 secured obligation to $15,000.00 through an adversary proceeding against the lender. Obtained confirmation of a plan of reorganization that reduced the business's unsecured debt by 60%. Representing the Moonlight Basin Golf Club Member Committee in the Moonlight...

Stuart R. Whitehair is a Montana native who grew up in Bozeman, graduating from Bozeman High in 1980. Stuart attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, earning a double major in History and Political Science in 1984, going on to obtain a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1987. Stuart returned to his home town of Bozeman MT in 1987 and has been a sole practitioner since 1990. The emphasis of practice for Stuart R. Whitehair P.C. has been consumer bankruptcy. Starting in 1995 – and every year since – Stuart R. Whitehair, P.C. has assisted more...

Bidegaray Law Firm, LLC is one of Montana's highest rated law firms. They help people that have insurance claims against insurance companies. They also help people who have suffered a serious injury or wrongful death. Insurance companies have experienced personnel who often do not prioritize your interests. If an insurance company is not treating you fairly, Bidegaray Law Firm can help. They have obtained numerous substantial verdicts and settlements for clients and have the knowledge and expertise to get the results you deserve.

Ross T. Johnson is a partner at?Kovacich Snipes Johnson, P.C.?Ross grew up working on the family farm and ranch, located north of Conrad, Montana. In 2008, Ross graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in Economics. After graduating college, Ross returned to Montana where he earned a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2012. Since joining Kovacich Snipes Johnson, P.C., Ross has litigated a wide array of plaintiffs’ civil claims including, but not limited to: wrongful death, products liability, property contamination and damage, personal injury, insurance disputes, automobile accidents and workers’ compensation claims. Ross, his wife...

Personal Injury, Employment, and Property Law.
We tell your story in pursuit of the right results. Your claim is your story. You deserve to be heard, and to have your story told by an experienced attorney advocating solely on your behalf. With more than 15 years of legal experience representing diverse clients, we are focused on pursuing the right results while giving our clients the freedom to focus on their lives, not their problems. Call today for a free consultation - (406) 546-2080.

I approach stewardship of our natural environment through the eyes of a lawyer, scientist, educator, and farmer. Protection and improvement of our watersheds, landscapes and communities requires a firm grounding in science, citizen engagement, and insistence on compliance with the law. Specialties: Clean Water Act, land use policy, water resources management, imperiled species conservation, environmental campaigning.

My name is Frank P. Pipitone and I am a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Bozeman, MT. I focus my practice on all issues related to consumer defense. I like to practice law holistically and value the personal relationships I am able to establish with my clients. I look at bankruptcy as financial rehabilitation and enjoy working with clients to address their financial issues and give them the tools to succeed financially post bankruptcy.

I bring a unique perspective to the practice of law. After obtaining a degree in Mathematics from Montana State University, I founded and operated Connors Construction, LLC, which specialized in building multi-million dollar custom residences in Big Sky, Montana. My craftsmanship was featured in several books, magazines, and trade journals, including the cover of Ralph Kylloe’s 2010 book Rustic Elegance. I have an interest in the complex nature of the law and chose to couple my experience with small business, real estate, and natural resources expertise with a Juris Doctorate degree. In 2013, I...

Sean Morrison is an attorney at Morrisona Law Firm, PLLC, specializing in tax controversy, planning and policy. After graduating from Harvard Law School with honors in 2015, Sean worked at an elite tax law firm in Washington, D.C. His experience includes representing clients in high-profile tax disputes before the U.S. Tax Court and the District Court of D.C. Prior to law school, Sean worked as a research assistant on tax policy for U.S. Senator Max Baucus.

Peter graduated from Montana State University, with honors, in 2006. Upon graduation, he was commissioned in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and attended law school at Gonzaga University School of Law. In the fall of 2009, after passing the Montana Bar, Peter chose to enter active duty as an Infantry Officer and attended the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne School and Ranger School at Fort Benning Georgia. During his active service, he deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait and received the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge while deployed to Afghanistan. Peter left...

Ken W. Choi is an Associate of the DiJulio Law Group. Mr. Choi specializes in Business and Real Estate litigation and transactions. He has extensive experience in drafting contracts and forming various types of Corporations, Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies (L.L.C.), as well as buying, selling, leasing, and constructing million-dollar real properties. Mr. Choi is also a lecturer for high-level government officials, legal and financial specialists, as well as entrepreneurs from China, conducting seminars in the areas of law, business, and public policy. He has extensive personal contacts with various governmental agencies in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Anhui Province,...

Contracts Consultant, Vietnam Era Veteran, Focus on Contracts, Real Estate, Estate Planning, and General Civil Law( adoptions, Canadian matters,corporate)

Bob's current practice focuses on trademark law, copyright law, trade secrets, intellectual property licensing, employment and labor law, commercial and real estate litigation. He also has worked extensively on complex and class action litigation. Bob is a member of The International Trademark Association (INTA) and is actively involved in international trademark registrations, with agents established throughout the world. He teaches both trademark and copyright law at the University of Montana School of Law, as an adjunct professor. Bob enjoys an "AV" rating in the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory and has been recognized by America’s Best Lawyers...