Florence Lawyers

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...

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...

Rob graduated from the University of Montana School of Law, with honors, in 2011. After graduating, he served as a law clerk to Justice Michael Wheat of the Montana Supreme Court. From there, he went to work for Montana Legal Services Association to help Montanans avoid foreclosure and litigate consumer debt issues. Rob joined Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson & Deola in 2013. His practice is focused on consumer rights issues, bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention, water rights, environmental law and family law.

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...

Specialties include child custody and parenting plans; equine law.

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...

Matthew was born and raised in Butte where he attended and graduated from Butte High School. After high school, Matthew attended Montana State University where he graduated with a B.A. in Neuroscience and Cell Biology in 2008. After finishing his undergraduate degree Matthew attended law school at the University of North Dakota, where he received his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. While attending law school Matthew received multiple awards including the Burtness Scholar award in property law, being inducted into the Phi Delta Phi legal honors society and was also inducted into the National Order of Barristers for having exhibited excellence...

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...

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...

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.

Kelby Fischer is an attorney practicing in the areas estate planning, probate, business law, and real estate. Proudly serving throughout the state of Montana. Kelby is committed to helping individuals, families and businesses protect what they have worked hard to build and preserve their legacy for the next generation by providing his clients with the highest-quality legal representation and customized estate planning and business documents. Kelby provides solutions tailored to each client’s individual needs to help them achieve their planning objectives.

John is a graduate of the University of Montana (honors) and University of Montana School of Law (high honors). After graduating from college, John worked as a truck driver, a fork lift operator and a teamster intern, helping him learn the value of hard work and an honest paycheck. John began his legal practice by serving as a law clerk for Chief United States District Court Judge Richard F. Cebull. He then worked in private practice, handling both civil and criminal cases. In 2009, John tried the case of McCollough v. Johnson, Rodenburg & Lauinger, which resulted in one of the...

Being hurt by someone else’s negligence should not leave you to be beaten down by their insurance company, and Joe Cook and his team have the experience and resources to fight back and maximize results. His work has resulted in record setting, multi-million dollar verdicts in medical malpractice and auto collision cases in Montana, and he has been recognized by his peers with the prestigious MTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year award. Growing up on his family’s ranch just east of Billings, Joe learned hard-work and creativity can solve nearly any problem. He was an active member of 4-H,...

Anthony is a fifth-generation Montanan with deep roots in central Montana. Anthony prides himself in representing and standing up for those harmed by the more powerful (who are usually insured by some of the world’s largest insurance companies and defended by some of Montana’s and the nation’s largest law firms). Anthony represents clients in Bozeman and throughout Montana in practice areas that include catastrophic injuries, auto accidents, class actions, consumer protection law, motorcycle accidents, semi-truck accidents, insurance coverage litigation, insurance bad faith, premises liability, product liability (defective and dangerous products), and workers’ compensation.

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.

Jean Elizabeth Faure is an AV-rated civil trial attorney with 25 years of experience in labor/employment law, education/school law, and civil litigation. At least 50% of Jean's practice involves the representation of both public and private employers in connection with all labor and employment-related issues. Jean litigates wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, trade secret, non-compete, Family Medical Leave Act, and ERISA/fiduciary claims. Jean also handles union labor contract negotiations, labor grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practices and other issues under the NLRA. Jean's school law practice includes students with disabilities, special education/IDEA, student discipline, employment practices (teacher termination), and...

Christopher Flann founded and is the principal attorney behind Immigration Law of Montana, P.C. His practice is dedicated to helping individuals and businesses with immigration matters, principally those located in Montana. As a first-generation immigrant who understands the immigration system here in the United States from the inside and the outside, Christopher Flann has a unique insight that he uses to help his clients in the most effective way. As an attorney who enjoys helping people solve problems, Christopher Flann has pursued solutions to his client's immigration problems be they small or large. Once he accepts a client, he works to...

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,...

Ben Snipes is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney, specializing in serious injury cases. His practice presently focuses on catastrophic workplace injuries, trucking and motor vehicle accidents, asbestos related diseases and mesothelioma cases.

In addition to a traditional plaintiffs practice, Mr. Snipes carries a significant Qui Tam/False Claims Act whistleblower and workers' compensation caseload.

He is an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Montana by The National Trial Lawyers® since 2014. Since 2018, he has been recognized as a Rising Star (for attorneys 40 years...

Born and raised in Billings, Montana, Veronica A. Procter offers clients a personalized approach to identify and resolve a wide range of legal issues in a timely and cost effective manner. She will explain your legal rights, available remedies and guide you to the best choice to maximize your recovery or minimize your liability. justice, state and federal courts. She is admitted to practice in all Montana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

I grew up in a family business, and graduated from West Point, serving 6 years as an Army Airborne Ranger infantry officer. The combination makes me a consummate team player who instinctively leads and trains team members as needed. My legal expertise is honed from practice in both corporations and law firms, both large and small. My diverse background enables me to cross the lines of the business, administrative, technical, and legal sections of a company, and has taught me to develop and lead teams to set and attain goals harmonized to the business strategies, plans and...

Eric Holm is a Montana attorney and founding member of Holm Law Firm, PLLC. Eric enjoys a civil litigation practice in the areas of personal injury, insurance disputes, employment law, business law and commercial litigation, and general civil litigation. He is a member of the American, State and Yellowstone Area Bar Associations and is admitted to practice before all Montana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Jeffrey Keith Greenwell is the owner of the Law Office of Jeffrey K. Greenwell, PLLC. He has specialized in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy since 2008.

During the Great Recession, Mr. Greenwell worked as local counsel for the Yellowstone Mountain Club’s Unsecured Creditors Committee that equitably subordinated a $370 million secured loan in favor of the unsecured creditors. During this time, he also helped both individual and small business clients restructure their financial lives.

Mr. Greenwell obtained both his Juris Doctor and Master of Studies in Environmental Law degree from Vermont Law School. He graduated from Weber State University with a...

I have a dedicated civil trial practice emphasizing personal injury, real estate and land disputes, and a general civil practice including divorce, will, trust and estate disputes, and small business. I have practiced in state and federal Montana courts for more than twenty years. I went to Harvard college, and I also went to the University of Colorado School of Law where I was an Articles Editor on the Law Review. I have tried cases to juries in state and federal district court, and I have handled appeals before the Montana Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit...

Patrick G.N. Beddow is an attorney licensed in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming, with a practice concentrating on the areas of real estate, oil & gas, minerals, trusts and estates (planning and probate), and title curative. He has significant depth and diversity of experience in mineral title, curative,and transactions in all three states in which he is licensed, as well as probate administration and real property transactions.

Philip has handled a wide variety of cases. Cases range from nursing home abuse, truck accidents, automobile accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, oil and gas litigation, and commercial litigation. He has argued cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Montana Supreme Court. Philip is licensed to practice law in Montana and Alaska.

Philip is a graduate of the University of Montana School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. While attending the University of Montana law school, Philip was a member of the National Moot Court Team, he...

BRET T. ALLRED
Attorney

I spent my youth traveling the world as a navy dependent living anywhere from third world countries to some of the most modern cities in the world. This lifestyle exposed me to some of the struggles of the human condition. I learned that happiness does not come from riches, but from the freedom to live life on your own terms. In college, I married a Wyoming girl who convinced me to put down roots in the Big Horn Basin and Billings Area; and for the last eighteen years I have never regretted that decision. I enjoy living in...

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.

Craig C. Hensel has been practicing law in Billings, Montana since 1996. Craig is licensed in all state courts in Montana, all state courts in North Dakota, and Federal Court for the District of Montana. Craig spent over a decade as a prosecutor where he gained extensive courtroom and jury trial experience, trying hundreds of cases to verdict. Craig also has extensive civil experience and represented defendants and insurance companies in personal injury actions for several years, before deciding to switch sides and represent injured individuals.

“I used to work for insurance companies, and saw how they would drag out...

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.

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...

When Colin Gerstner went to college, he was studying history with no idea of what he really wanted to do with his life. Luckily, one of his professors gave him great advice to go to law school, hoping that he might find his passion. This was exactly the right fit for Colin, as law school gave him a new purpose, and showed him just how much he wanted to help people and be a part of social change.

He didn’t become an attorney to get rich, he just enjoys working with individuals and helping them get through whatever problem they are...

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.