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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,...

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...

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...

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.

* 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

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...

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.

Abigail graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 2017. While in law school, she was selected to compete on the trial team, where she gained invaluable experience trying cases locally and at the regional level. During law school and after passing the bar, Abigail worked for a local criminal defense firm until she opened her own practice in 2019. Shortly after opening her practice, Abigail's hard work and dedication to her clients led her to be recognized by the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as the "Rookie of the Year." For nearly five years, until partnering...

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.

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...

Keif represents people who have been injured by the misconduct or negligence of others and seek justice in Montana’s courts. Keif handles cases involving motor vehicle accidents, defective products, medical malpractice, workers' compensation and breach of contract litigation. Keif is a member of the Montana State Bar and the Montana Trial Lawyers.

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.

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...

High Plains Law, P.L.L.C. is a general practice law firm servicing Central Montana from our office in downtown Billings. We are dedicated to giving our clients not only quality legal representation but also outstanding customer service and value. The grandson of Butte miners, Will Gilbert is a fourth generation Montanan. Will graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 2000 and has been practicing in Montana since that time. Prior to founding High Plains Law, P.L.L.C., he was a partner in a well-respected firm and focused his practice on insurance defense, including personal injury, premises liability, construction...

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,...

A Big Sky State native, Charlie grew up in Missoula, Montana. After graduating from Hellgate High School, Charlie attended Harvard University. While in college, Charlie was an ROTC cadet and Division I varsity athlete in swimming and water polo. After graduating cum laude in American History, Charlie received his commission in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant. His 4-year, active duty service included a 13-month combat tour in Iraq. While in the field, Charlie was put in numerous positions that required strong leadership, quick-thinking, and sound judgment. These positions ranged from leading his...

I am a managing partner at Axilon Law, a small firm of very talented litigation attorneys scattered in four offices across the state. The lawyers I try to emulate not only present stirring arguments and know how to elicit testimony to strengthen their clients' cases, but also are experts in keeping their clients out of court as much as possible. I love being in court, and I have been recognized for my talents in that realm, but my clients never enjoy the experience. My job isn't to show off my talents; it is to protect my clients'...

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...

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,...

Dan Rice was raised in Miles City, Montana, and graduated from Custer County District High School in 2000. Mr. Rice served in the United States Army and the Montana Army National Guard from 2003-2010. Rice received a BA in Sociology from The University of Montana in 2008, and graduated from The University of Montana School of Law with a Juris Doctorate in 2010. Mr. Rice practices at the Lucas & Tonn, P.C. law firm located at 513 Main Street in Miles City, Montana.

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.

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.

Adrienne is a graduate of Boise State University, University of Phoenix, and the University of Montana School of Law.
Adrienne is a Montana native and grew up in Butte and Great Falls. Before attending law school, Adrienne worked in the legal field for over twelve years. Her experience includes working as a paralegal for a family and criminal defense attorney for nine years. She also worked in various prosecutor’s offices and as a jail technician at the sheriff’s office.
Public interests is a passion for Adrienne. Before her admission to the Montana bar, Adrienne was actively involved in Montana...

Civil litigation, including administrative actions before agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the federal courts.

A Billings girl born and raised. “I love Billings!” “I love Montana!” I come from a close knit family. My dad is a local Veterinarian, my mom, brothers and I grew up helping and working at my dad’s clinic. From my parents I learned the value of hard work, and that you don’t stop working until a job is, not only done, but done well. My early education took place at Trinity Lutheran School where I learned how important team work is. At West High School I continued to learn how to compete as a team member on...

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...

Matthew J. Murphy is an Associate Attorney at Murphy Law Firm. Matt grew up in Great Falls and graduated from Charles M. Russell High School in 2004. He completed his undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Montana in 2009. During his undergraduate years, Matt studied international law in Rome, Italy. After his undergraduate studies, Matt taught English in Costa Rica before entering the University of Montana School of Law in 2010. Matt earned his Juris Doctor in May of 2012. Matt brings a lot of energy to everything he does, and he...

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,...

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...

Jill is a civil litigation attorney who focuses her practice on personal injury defense, transportation, products liability, and insurance defense. She also represents employers in wrongful discharge and discrimination matters. Jill is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in products liability defense and commercial litigation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jill was Montana’s Deputy Commissioner of Insurance and Securities where she oversaw Montana regulation of those industries, managed a state agency, and lobbied the legislature. In law school Jill was a member of the trial team and a UM...