Gallatin County Lawyers

David was born and raised in Deer Lodge, Montana, and graduated from Powell County High School. He received a bachelorâs degree in English Literature from the University of Montana, where he was an active member of the Davidson Honors College and the University of Montana Advocates. After completing his undergraduate education, David attended law school at the University of Montana. While in law school, David worked as a Junior Partner in the law school's Law Firm Program, participated in the law school;s Mediation Clinic, and interned at Worden Thane, P.C. Upon graduation, David began practicing in Missoula. David is admitted to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I did not grow up dreaming of being an attorney. I decided to become one after my parents were involved in a frivolous and expensive lawsuit that wreaked havoc in their lives. I was unhappy with the aloof and unresponsive legal representation they received. My family’s hard-earned money was flowing into the lawyer’s coffers, and he acted like he was doing my family a favor. I never wanted to feel that helpless again. So I applied to law school.
My mother raised me as a single parent for much of my childhood and struggled to make ends meet. I can appreciate...

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'...

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...

Mr. Bjornson has spent his nearly 30 year legal career practicing both in Seattle, Washington, and in Missoula, Montana, specializing in business transactions, contracts, loan transactions, corporate law, business organizations (including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships), private and public business financings, real estate (both residential and commercial), tax litigation, tax planning, estate planning, trusts and probate, and alternative dispute resolution in lieu of litigation. Mr. Bjornson is a member of Bjornson Law Offices, located in Missoula, Montana, a distinguished firm originally established in 1998. He was formerly associated with Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP, and Boone, Karlberg...

Paul was stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, in 1999 and has made Montana his home. After obtaining a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Park University and serving 2 enlistments in the U.S. Air Force, Paul attended the University of Montana School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2011. He then worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Sam E. Haddon, U.S. District Court, District of Montana, from 2011-2012. In addition to working at the firm, Paul serves in the Montana Air National Guard. Paul is admitted to practice in Montana state and federal court. In...

Business lawyer with experience in tax and business law.

Craig Mungas was born in Philipsburg, Montana. He graduated from the University of Montana in 1998. He then attended Seattle University School of Law, and graduated cum laude in 2002. After law school, Craig moved to Helena, Montana and practiced commercial law with a large law firm. He then returned to Seattle, Washington where he received his Master of Laws (LL.M) in 2004 from the University of Washington. While at UW, Craig earned a perfect grade in Estate Planning and Taxation. In 2006, Craig was appointed by the King County Superior Court to serve...

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

Katie C. Holliday, has been practicing law for over 15 years. Dedicated to her clients, she attempts to combat the confusing and overwhelming nature of the legal process in each of her practice areas. Communication is key, and she will work with you to discern your situation and produce unique legal solutions that work best for you.
Whether it relates to your business or your family, you will leave Carmody Holliday Legal Services, PLLC, knowing more about your options and your legal situation. Katie C. Holliday has the experience and the solutions to help in a wide variety of legal matters.

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

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...

Nick is a native Utahan and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah. After working for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake for a few years, Nick attended the University of Montana School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate degree with Honors. While concurrently enrolled in law school, Nick completed substantial undergraduate work at the University of Montanaâs School of Business towards a Masterâs of Business Administration â he is currently working towards its completion. Subsequently, Nick received a merit based scholarship to study taxation at the University of Washington School of Law...