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Raised in Billings, Montana, Troy is a fourth-generation Montanan. He attended Billings West High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Montana College. Upon graduating, he moved to Seattle, where he worked for a Fortune 200 company, applying his business skills and acumen. After many years in the Pacific Northwest, Troy decided to expand upon his education and pursue a career in the law, with the intent of returning to Montana.. In 1993, Troy enrolled at Gonzaga University School of Law, where he completed his Juris Doctorate. Following law school, he took up residence in Bozeman, Montana, where he was in private practice until he joined BKBH as a shareholder in 2008.

Please call or visit  to schedule a consultation.. Prior to practicing law, Michael worked with developers to get development plans approved by various government agencies. Michael also worked as a real estate and right of way agent and coordinated with escrow agents, real estate agents, developers and government agencies in the development and sale of raw and improved land.. In 2008 Michael began his personal injury and real estate law practice in Arizona. His business and real estate clients featured developers, real estate professionals, national right-of-way companies, national environmental companies, hotels, raceway partnerships and other large corporations.. In 2010, Michael continued his practice in the Bay Area, representing title insurance companies, escrow companies, institutional lenders, healthcare companies, and homeowners’ associations on an array of real estate matters. Michael brought his legal practice to Montana in 2014 and has continued to represent individuals and businesses in real estate and personal injury matters.. Michael lives in Bozeman, Montana with his wife Kathryn and their two beautiful children, Lily and Liam. When he isn’t spending time with his family or practicing law, Michael can be found fly fishing and playing hockey in the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association.

Please call or visit to schedule a consultation.. This past May, Olivia graduated from the University of San Francisco School of Law where she was a part of the Real Estate Law Society and the Environmental Law Students and Alumni Society. Olivia passed the Montana Bar in July with a score high enough to qualify her to practice in all Uniform Bar Exam jurisdictions.. Although Olivia thoroughly enjoyed her time in San Francisco, she longed to get back home to the Intermountain West. Originally from Pocatello, Idaho, she has always been drawn to Montana. Upon visiting Bozeman, she fell in love with the mountains and trails and knew that this was the place for her. Olivia began her law practice with the Rabb Law Firm in October 2021 and feels lucky to be a part of such a hard-working and fun-loving community. Her main focus is currently on real estate law and she hopes to expand her practice into environmental law in the Gallatin Valley.

Please call or visit to schedule a consultation.. Kristen has extensively practiced in the fields of insurance coverage, defense and litigation, and real estate law, and has spent the past 23 years focusing on her role as a partner with a Southern California firm specializing in workers' compensation.

Mr. Jensen earned his undergraduate degree from Concordia College in 1999.  After college he worked six years for the Zinpro Corporation, the world leader in trace mineral nutrition for animal feed. He then worked two years for the Johanna Beverage Corporation, the largest independent juice bottling company in the United States.. Judd returned to college in 2008, earning his law degree from Drake Law School, and his LL.M. degree in Agriculture and Food Law from the University of Arkansas.. Prior to joining BKBH, Judd worked as an associate attorney at Baumstark Braaten Law Partners in Bismarck, North Dakota handling a wide range of legal issues involving crop insurance, NAD hearings, oil and gas leasing, gravel pit disputes, and employment law issues.  During law school, Judd worked as a consultant for the Iowa Environmental Council researching wind energy lease agreements and with the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture to prepare the Iowa Local Food and Farm Plan. More recently, Judd consulted with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition in Washington, D.C. concerning proposed legislation for the 2012 Farm Bill.

Monte Beck, the principal partner in Beck & Amsden, PLLC, grew up in Anaconda, Montana, working summers on ranches and graduating from high school in 1971. Monte attended the University of Montana, graduating in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. While at law school at the University of Montana, Monte served on the Editorial Board of the Montana Law Review and worked part time for the law firm of Garlington, Lohn and Robinson in Missoula, Montana. Upon graduation in 1979, he served as a U.S. District Court law clerk for two years with the Honorable Paul G. Hatfield, United States District Judge in Great Falls, Montana. He traveled with Judge Hatfield throughout the western United States, Hawaii and the Mariana Islands, including Guam and Saipan, where the court adjudicated disputes arising out of the Territorial Islands. After being exposed to a wide range of litigation practices as law clerk to the District Court, Monte decided on a career as a trial lawyer.. In January 1982, Monte opened the Beck Law Office in Bozeman, Montana. The emphasis of his practice was the representation of injured workers, consumers and employees. Shortly thereafter, he was asked by the District Court Judge to serve as one of Gallatin County's two Public Defenders, an invaluable experience for a courtroom lawyer. In 1986, he was invited to serve as a member on the Board of Directors of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association. In 1990, Monte was awarded the Montana Trial Lawyers Association's Public Service Award. In 1991, Monte was a recipient of the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by the Montana Trial Lawyers Association for his representation of clients, the outstanding results achieved in the courtroom, and the pursuit of difficult cases. In 1993, he served as President of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association. In 2001 and 2002, he served as President of the prestigious Montana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. This organization is limited to a small group of plaintiff and defense lawyers whose civil trial experience and integrity are recognized as outstanding. Monte is a member of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, a sustaining member of the Montana and American Trial Lawyers Associations and a member of the Montana State Bar. Monte and the firm of Beck & Amsden, PLLC have received the highest available ethical and legal skill rating as determined by fellow attorneys and judges. He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America in the area of personal injury litigation. He is admitted before the Montana District Courts, the U.S. District Courts in Montana, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court where he has successfully represented injured railroad workers.. Monte is a frequent lecturer at Universities, the University of Montana Law School and legal seminars. Monte has represented numerous individuals in high profile cases. For example, he represented the Plaintiff in Jones v. American Red Cross, where a rural Montanan contracted AIDS through a blood transfusion while in a Portland hospital. He has appeared on national television including PBS, the CBS Morning Program and NBC Dateline. He was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General to co-represent the State of Montana in the tobacco litigation suit that resulted in a $900 million settlement on behalf of the State of Montana. His firm was one of ten Montana law firms chosen as local counsel for the State. Recent jury awards include a $2.2 million verdict on behalf of a victim sexually assaulted by a businessman; an $8 million wrongful death verdict for a defective tire; a $1.3 million medical negligence jury award; a $4.1 million settlement on behalf of lumber mill employees who lost their retirement after mill closure; and a $3.2 million wrongful death judgment on behalf of a tribal member while working as a sawyer under a Bureau of Indiana Affairs contract. Monte represents clients not only through trials of their cases, but also at the highest appellant level including the U.S. Supreme Court.. Monte is dedicated to the mission statement of the firm which is to zealously and competently represent individuals who have been injured, victimized or damaged as the result of the wrongdoing of corporations, insurance companies or the government.

Maxwell “Max” Kirchhoff is a partner at Western Justice Associates. His practice is exclusively dedicated to civil litigation for plaintiffs where he focuses on personal injury, product liability, and class action litigation.. Max is a third generation Montanan, born and raised in Bozeman. He has proudly represented Montanans from all corners of the State. Max understands that most Montanans will have a hard time getting a fair settlement from insurance companies and other corporate wrongdoers without his help, so he expends all efforts to provide injured Montanans with the compensation they deserve. Max’s success in achieving excellent results for his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers.. When Max is not practicing law, he is likely hiking, lifting weights, hunting, walking his 110 pound bullmastiff, skiing, or exploring the many rural and mountainous regions of the world.

Kristy Buckley is a Partner in the Bozeman Commercial Department primarily practicing in the Employee Benefits, ERISA & Executive Compensation Practice Group . Her practice focuses on employee benefits law by providing advice regarding retirement plans and health and welfare plans. She uses her retirement plan knowledge to assist employers with tax and succession planning and her health and welfare knowledge to assist employers with Health Care Reform compliance.. Kristy advises clients about laws that impact self-funded health insurance plans, welfare benefit plans, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, ESOPs, cafeteria plans, health reimbursement arrangements, supplemental executive retirement plans, and executive bonus plans. She provides plan design and compliance assistance under the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the state Insurance Code. When plan errors arise, she navigates through corrective programs under the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor to avoid audits. She also provides advice regarding plan reporting (e.g., Form 5500, Form M-1, Montana MEWA Annual Statement, Medicare Part D, and Form 5310-A) and compliance with plan disclosure requirements (e.g., Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary of Material Modifications, QDIA Notices, Safe Harbor Notices, and Summary Annual Reports).. While in law school, Kristy served as an Articles and Comments Editor of the University of Miami Business Law Review and Executive Editor of the Tax Law Chronicle. She received her Master of Law in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law and graduated at the top of her class. She was a two-time academic merit scholar for her LL.M. of Taxation program. Kristy passed the CPA Exam in 2002 and had experience as an accountant before entering law school.

Justin was born and raised in Montana and attended the University of Montana School of Law.  He graduated from the University of Montana School of Law with honors.  After earning a J.D.,  Justin continued his education at the University of Florida where he obtained an LL.M. in Taxation.       During his tenure in Law School, Justin was the Co-founder and Co-president of the Outdoor Law and Recreation Group.  Justin has continued to maintain an active lifestyle and an appreciation for the outdoors.  Justin is also a member of BETTR (Business, Estates, Trusts, Tax, and Real Property) Section of the Montana Bar Association.

Justin Stalpes has experience in complex civil litigation, including environmental contamination, medical malpractice, products liability, and pharmaceutical litigation. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and is very active on the MTLA Amicus Committee, which writes legal briefs to the Montana Supreme Court on the behalf of consumers and injured persons. Justin also participates in the local pro bono program, representing individuals who are unable to afford an attorney. During law school, Justin served on the Montana Law Review and Montana Moot Court Team and graduated second in his class. During law school, Justin interned with Federal Magistrate Judge Lynch. Justin  has co-taught US Constitutional Law at Montana State University.. Justin is an avid outdoorsman who thrives on being in the mountains whether on skis, a mountain bike, or hiking. His loyal companion, Bernice the Newfoundland, is never far behind. Justin is active in the Bozeman community, volunteering for the Gallatin Valley Land Trust doing trail maintenance in the summer time.

John L. Amsden is a 1988 honors graduate of Georgetown University Law School, where he served as Administrative Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. Beginning in 1988, John practiced law in Los Angeles, California, where his practice concentrated on litigation and trial of complex business disputes. John has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in partnership disputes, federal and state securities litigation, accounting malpractice and insurance coverage disputes. John has had significant responsibility in several matters growing out of the failure of large municipal and corporate organizations, including the historic municipal bankruptcy and subsequent multi billion dollar litigation arising out of the 1994 bankruptcy filing of the County of Orange, California. John also has significant experience in the litigation and trial of commercial real estate, environmental, civil rights and land use disputes. His transactional experience includes the negotiation and sale of real and personal properties located in Singapore and Malaysia, and the accompanying return of investor capital to the United States.. After practicing law successfully as a partner in a specialized litigation firm in Los Angeles, John and his family chose to return home to Montana. John returns to the firm where he previously worked as a law clerk during his undergraduate studies.. John is admitted to practice in the State of Montana, as well as the federal courts in Montana and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. John was born and raised in Eastern Montana and graduated from Powder River County High School in 1979 and from Montana State University with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering in 1984. John is an active marathon runner with a beautiful wife, four children, and an abundant vegetable garden.

Jeff, a fifth-generation Montanan, grew up in Great Falls. He attended Yale University then the University of Wisconsin Law School where he worked with the Wisconsin Innocence Project to remedy wrongful convictions. Jeff returned to Montana in 2013 and has been with the Goetz firm ever since.. Jeff maintains a diverse trial and appellate practice. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil matters involving fraud, breach of contract, tortious interference, intra-corporate disputes, land use and access issues, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury and wrongful death, and public records disputes and constitutional claims. He has also been deputized as a Special Attorney General to investigate and prosecute campaign finance violations on behalf of the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices.. Jeff is licensed to practice in Montana and Wisconsin and has also been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association. He has served on the board of directors of the Gallatin County Bar Association since 2019.. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” each year since 2020.. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Karolina and their two children.

I come from a family of lawyers and have been in the courtroom as long as I can remember. After attending school at the University of Utah and clerking for Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill Parrish, I moved to southwest Montana where I opened offices in Bozeman and Big Sky. In addition to managing a growing trial practice, I travel nationwide to lecture and teach trial skills to other lawyers in the areas of family law, criminal defense, and DUI. I have authored articles on trial tactics in family, civil, and criminal cases and most recently, co-authored the book, Cross-Examination for Depositions, with my father, Roger Dodd.

I am a sixty-year-old trial lawyer, with over thirty years’ experience in the courtroom. I know that if you are looking for a criminal defense lawyer for yourself or a loved one, you are seeking results. Furthermore, if you do not have confidence in your lawyer, you will never have confidence in the results he obtains for you. I have taken the liberty, therefore, to include within this website some of the examples of results which I have been able to obtain in dozens, if not hundreds of cases. In addition to obtaining noteworthy outcomes at trial, I have negotiated hundreds of plea agreements, many of which have been remarkable in their own right. I also have a notable record of dismissals, as a result of search or confession challenges under the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. The cases cited on this site constitute what comes most readily to mind as I reflect on my career.. In addition to pursuing justice for my clients, I have worked hard to promote a justice model within our society which reflects what we are entitled to expect as a by-product of 6,000 years of civilization. I have served my profession and my community by fostering professionalism. I am a Founding Member of the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a former President of that organization. I am a full fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers. I served as Chairman of the Criminal Section of the Montana State Bar for ten years. I am a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a Provisional Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. I also co-founded the first drug treatment court in the state of Montana and I am a member of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers.. I have on occasion, served as an expert witness in federal court on criminal defense matters. Over the course of the last several years, I have published in the area of criminal law, and I have spoken at a number of seminars pertaining to criminal law matters.

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.

Brittany was admitted to the Montana Bar in 2013 and quickly began her legal career as a criminal prosecutor for Gallatin County—one of the busiest and most dynamic jurisdictions in the state. During her time at the Gallatin County Attorney’s Office, she prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases and conducted dozens of jury and bench trials, gaining invaluable courtroom experience and a deep understanding of Montana’s legal system and the people within it.. She then transitioned into private practice, where she focused on DUI and criminal defense, as well as plaintiff-side litigation. Her time as a prosecutor gave her a unique perspective and strategic edge when advocating for her clients in and out of the courtroom.. Next, an opportunity to take on a senior leadership role at a beloved Bozeman nonprofit opened the door to a new chapter. Brittany served for nearly a decade as the Director of Operations, advising on legal, HR, and business matters and helping guide the organization through periods of growth and change. That experience exponentially broadened her skillset and deepened her connection to the community she serves.. Now, as the founder of Saddle Peak Law, PLLC, Brittany brings together her legal expertise and real-world business and nonprofit leadership experience. Her practice focuses on business law, contracts, employment law, wage and hour disputes, nonprofit law, criminal and DUI defense, and equine law. Whether you're an individual navigating a criminal or contractual legal issue, a small business in need of guidance, or a nonprofit striving for compliance and sustainability, Brittany offers practical, informed, experienced, strategic, and compassionate counsel.. Brittany is deeply rooted in the Gallatin Valley and the people, organizations, and traditions that have made it so special. When she’s not working with clients, you’ll likely find her on horseback, volunteering for local nonprofit organizations, or cheering on the Montana State University Bobcats.

At Foust Law Office, we appreciate the opportunity significant personal injury claims provide, not only to improve the lives of our clients but the safety of the community as a whole.  Whether it is holding a negligent trucking company accountable or ensuring that the resources from a settlement are protected for generations to come, at Foust Law Office, our work makes our community a better place.. What sets Foust Law Office apart from any other law firm is its deep understanding of Montanans.  For the past five years, through Heather Foust’s company, Seventh Amendment Productions, we have conducted over 100 jury research projects throughout Montana and Wyoming; more than any other law firm in the state.  In fact, firms from throughout the state of Montana come to us to provide jury consultation.. At Foust Law Office, you will not find the narcissistic, egocentric bully you think of when you hear the word lawyer.  In other words we know that you do not have to be an ass to be a great advocate.  Our jury research shows that you want and need something very different from your lawyer.. From the moment you contact our office through a jury trial or settlement of your claim, our goal is to keep you informed.  The need to provide you with as much information as possible has led us to develop reports, guides, books, videos and audio books in our library.  Before you sign a contract with any law firm, we recommend you take a look at our guide, Ten Questions You Should Ask Before Signing a Contract With a Personal Injury Lawyer.  Please take the time to review the information in our library before you make any other significant decision.

Anthony Jackson is a fifth generation Montanan from Billings. Anthony graduated with honors from Montana State University - Bozeman with a degree in political science. Anthony attended the University Of Montana School Of Law where he served as the Student Bar Association President (law school student body president) his 2L and 3L years and received the Dean's Leadership Award. After graduating from law school in 2012, Anthony clerked for the Honorable Justice Brian Morris of the Montana Supreme Court before joining Beck, Amsden & Stalpes in 2013.. Anthony enjoys fishing, hunting, biking, and many other pleasures of the Montana outdoors. Anthony especially enjoys exploring Montana's Beartooth Plateau, Boulder River Valley, and Stillwater River Valley -- where his family has had a cabin since the mid-1900's. In addition to aiding Montana's consumers and those injured by other's negligence, Anthony's personal legal interests include politics and preserving Montanan's public land access rights.. Anthony's areas of practice include products liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, litigation, consumer law, bankruptcy adversarial proceedings, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith.. Anthony is a member of the Gallatin County, Montana State, and Montana Federal, North Dakota State, and Ninth Circuit Bars.

A native of Montana, Daniel was raised on a farm and ranch in the eastern part of the state. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University in 1990, he attended law school at the University of Montana and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1993. Daniel is licensed to practice in Montana and North Dakota, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Fort Peck Tribal Court.. To stay abreast of current developments in his practice areas, Daniel is an active participant in several legal organizations. His memberships include the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. His commitment to developing his skills and legal knowledge led him to attend and graduate from the Trial Lawyer’s College and the Keenan Trial Institute. Highly regarded by his fellow professionals for his track record and high ethics, Daniel has received an AV peer-reviewed rating through Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible. Mountain States Super Lawyers has repeatedly selected Daniel to its list, which is limited to the top five percent of attorneys in the northwest of the United States.. Daniel enjoys hearing each client’s story and making sure they feel heard. Understanding a client and helping them navigate through a claim with an insurance company is not for every lawyer but is something Daniel excels at and enjoys.. Daniel’s hard-working nature is vital to the success of Bidegaray Law Firm. Daniel saw firsthand, the struggles of hard-working people and families growing up. His parents immigrated to eastern Montana from southern France, starting with nothing except a strong work ethic. They raised their family on the farm and ranch and encouraged Daniel and his sisters to obtain advanced degrees. His father had only an eighth-grade education because southern France was in a deep recession, and he needed to work to provide for his family. Daniel’s parents instilled in him and his siblings the importance of honesty, education and hard work. This work ethic has translated into substantial results for his clients.. Daniel is the proud parent of three sons who enjoy hiking, skiing and participating in many other outdoor activities. Daniel also enjoys hiking, skiing, biking and the other outdoor activities that Bozeman has to offer. Daniel is a first-generation American and is proud of his Basque heritage.