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Whether a large corporation or an individual, we work extra hard to provide our clients with the outstanding legal services that they deserve at a much more competitive price.  We care about your business and we will never take a client for granted.  We are available 24/7 to help you with all of your legal needs.

We take pride in the fact that our firm remains small and manageable. The firm consists of three partners, one attorney of counsel and two associates. We receive hundreds of calls and letters every year from people needing representation and attorneys seeking our help. Regrettably, we can only accept a small percentage of these potential cases so as to provide the very best representation for those that we do choose to represent.. We wish we could help everybody, but unfortunately, we cannot. We at Moriarity & Badaruddin PLLC pride ourselves in accepting cases with underlying social value and take great satisfaction in representing the little people who need our help the most. We do not represent corporations. Instead we represent people, good people, little people – not corporations. We highly respect our work philosophy and are proud of our clients because they stand tall amongst giants and fight for their rights.. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our attorneys. Individual biographies highlight each lawyer’s education, attributes, and the successful law careers that set Moriarity & Badaruddin PLLC in a legal league of its own.

Torrance was born in Spokane, and raised in Spokane, Washington and Punta Gorda, Florida, graduating from Charlotte High School in 1995. Torrance earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 1998. Torrance attended the University of Montana Law School beginning in 2001, and graduating in 2004. Torrance has been with Tipp Coburn Lockwood PC since January 2005. Torrance represents individuals in a variety of legal areas, including motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, employment discrimination, and wrongful termination. Torrance is licensed to practice before all State and Federal courts in the State of Montana, as well as the both Ninth Circuit and Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Montana Bar Association and the Western Montana Bar Association. When he is not busy attending to the varied needs of his clients, Torrance enjoys coaching and refereeing youth soccer. He also enjoys playing soccer himself in many local leagues, and served on the Board of the Missoula Strikers Soccer Association.

Thank you for your interest in finding top-notch legal help for your complex environmental or energy-related concerns. I will bring the depth and variety of 25 years of legal experience to bear in reaching a good result in an efficient manner. Good judgment, common sense, and hard work, combined with great legal skills - a winning combination.

Peter was admitted to the Montana State Bar in 2006, the U.S. District Court in 2006, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2008 and the United States Supreme Court in 2013.. Peter is a shareholder at McFarland Molloy Lacny & Duerk.  Peter has obtained acquittals for accused clients in both state and federal courts. He has handled appeals to the Montana and United States Supreme Courts, and has argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Peter’s practice areas include white collar criminal defense, general criminal defense, personal injury law and general civil litigation.. In addition to his court room work, Peter has represented numerous professionals—including attorneys, nurses, doctors and law enforcement— facing disciplinary action from their licensing boards.. Peter has also represented numerous college students facing expulsion for violating university student conduct codes.. Peter is a proud and active member of the District of Montana’s federal Criminal Justice Act Panel. During law school, he was trained at and tried cases for the Colorado Public Defender’s Office and worked in the law school’s criminal defense clinic.. Peter is recognized statewide as an expert in federal and state firearm laws, on which he regularly lectures and consults with other attorneys.

Nik Geranios’ approach to the practice of law is simple: one-on-one personal service, attention to detail, and bringing his years of legal experience to help obtain the results you expect. Nik will take the time and effort to understand your particular situation. Over the past two decades of practicing law, Nik has developed a deep appreciation of the negative impact that events (legal and otherwise) can have on his client’s lives. Witnessing the considerable relief that comes as a result of having an effective legal advocate to address these events, has fueled Nik’s passion for areas of law that help bring people to a better place in their lives.. Whether by helping clients wipe out massive medical or credit card debt, preparing a will, solving the complex issues of an aging parent, or completing an adoption,  Nik’s genuine compassion and years of experience will ensure the best possible result for his clients. He operates a small and lean practice – with an emphasis on giving clients personal attention  – and that is what sets him apart.. Nik graduated from The University of Montana School of law in 1995. Since then, he has been involved in a wide range of practices –criminal defense, elder law, bankruptcy, contract disputes, family law, commercial litigation, and estate planning. His current practice focuses on bankruptcy, estate planning, and elder law.

My job is to serve people who need the help.  My law office (Schuyler Law Office) exists to resolve matters and disputes in the best way possible, at the least expense to the client.  We will respond to your inquiry as soon as we can do so.  I have practiced law in Montana for 45 years, discipline-free, and have served on the Fourth Judicial District Professional Ethics panel, as a Western Montana Bar Association President in the 1990s with membership since 1975, Director for the Missoula Federal Credit Union (now Clearwater C.U.), Director of the Missoula Urban Transportation District, President of Kiwanis, a Missoula service entity, served as a church elder and usher, was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the U.S.A. in 1989 via sponsorship by the American Trial Lawyers Association, and I filed a Writ of Certiorari in Searight v. Michael Cimino; I have won two Montana Supreme Court appeals (In Re Felix; In Re Shennum); I have filed Petitions and Complaints to obtain Awards, Judgments and Decrees in many areas of litigation or practice, including Dissolution, Personal Injury Insurance cases, Wrongful Discharge from Employment, Montana Human Rights Discrimination Bureau, Workers Compensation Court, Social Security Hearings, and U.S. Federal District Court (civil jury trial award).. I prefer to work efficiently to avoid litigation, and to seek peace in every matter, and to find the best road toward that goal.  In the court arena, knowledge of the law, preparation, and respect for the court is primary.  I have closed multi-million dollar transactions as recently as 2019, including real estate professional practice sale cases; we resolved deed restrictions in a sale to a major Montana non-profit; and we have worked to resolve to Judgment several Decrees and Orders in several fields of litigation, including disability discrimination, vehicle collision injuries, the Montana Medical-Legal Malpractice Panel, and most other venues.. Of note is a recent result that terminated a commercial lease for a professional tenant needing to relocate, and that move was very successful for the tenant.  We have closed substantial and modest Probates and Estates, have helped set up testamentary plans for clients seeking that help, and have set up guardianships and conservatorships in certain cases that have worked extremely well.. We want to help you, and would be honored if you would request our legal services to assist in your matter.

Mr. Bell graduated with honors from the University of Montana law school in 1993. During law school, he received the American Jurisprudence award for scholarship in Real Property and the Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Award for Excellence in Advocacy.  He was a member of the Moot Court competition team and tried numerous cases as the head intern for the Missoula County Attorney’s office.. Mr. Bell has over twenty years of practice experience, and has represented clients throughout the State of Montana.  Mr. Bell is admitted to practice before the Montana State and Federal District Courts, the Montana Supreme Court, the Tribal Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases, and argued issues of statewide importance before the Montana Supreme Court.  Mr. Bell is also an instrument rated private pilot and has served as counsel in aviation cases pending before Montana courts as well as the National Transportation Safety Board.. Mr. Bell provides counsel to companies and individuals on a range of business, real estate and aviation matters.  His litigation work focuses on construction law, insurance law, serious injury cases and commercial disputes.. Mr. Bell is deeply involved in his community.  He has served on the Missoula Catholic Schools’ Foundation Board, the St. Patrick’s Hospital Foundation Board and the University of Montana Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Miva VanEngen is a Montana native.  She has a passion for helping others in a time of crises and rises to the occassion when met with adversity.

Mitch was born and raised in Manchester, Iowa where he graduated from West Delaware High School. Mitch attended undergraduate school at Wartburg College where he played football, and majored in Biology. Even though a bit undersized for the job, Mitch played center his entire football career. Mitch was honored by both his high school and college teammates by being elected a captain for his respective senior seasons.. Mitch’s interest in science, and particularly anatomy and physiology led him to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska to study physical therapy. Mitch’s love of hiking, fishing, and skiing drew him to Anaconda, Montana, where Mitch completed his final clinical internship for physical therapy school. Mitch was honored by being inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu during his final year at Creighton. After earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree, Mitch was fortunate enough to practice physical therapy all over the northwest, including Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. Mitch’s practice included treating patients in rural Montana, to treating patients in a large HMO in the San Francisco Bay area, and everything in between. Mitch’s experience in the health care field sparked his interest in law, policy, and intellectual property.. Mitch attended law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While in law school, Mitch interned with the respected Missoula based, Phillips Bohyer & Hedger Firm, and Phillips Law Firm during his second and third years. Mitch also interned for the University of Montana Office of Technology Transfer, where Mitch gained valuable experience in intellectual property protection and licensing. In his third year of law school, Mitch was the winner of the Nathan Burkan memorial competition for meritorious scholarly writing in the field of copyright law. Upon graduating from law school, Mitch continued working for the Phillips Law Firm. Mitch became a shareholder in 2013 with the then Phillips Haffey firm. Mitch became a registered patent attorney in 2013.. Mitch has been lead or co-lead chair in multiple civil jury trials. All trials achieved favorable outcomes for the clients represented. Mitch has prosecuted multiple patent and trademark applications before the USPTO. Mitch has achieved an AV® rating from Martindale Hubbell for his legal abilities and ethics. In November of 2015, Mitch and John Haffey formed Haffey Vap PLLC to realize their desire to provide efficient, excellent service to their clients in a modern law practice. Mitch currently represents a wide variety of clients ranging from large corporations involved in complex litigation, to single inventors seeking to protect intellectual property.. Mitch enjoys spending time with his wife, Angela, and two young boys Logan and Levi, in the Montana outdoors. The Vaps can be found hiking, skiing, fishing, floating, and just generally enjoying Missoula in their spare time.

Mike earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana School of Law in 2013 and is a 2002 graduate from Carroll College with degrees in Political Science and Public Administration. He served the Hon. Robert G. Olson as a law clerk in Glacier, Toole, Pondera, and Teton counties of Montana from 2013 – 2014. In August 2014, he returned home to Missoula where he joined St. Peter Law Offices, P.C. as an associate attorney.Mike’s practice includes all facets of litigation, including contract disputes, estate proceedings, and construction suits. Prior to working for St. Peter Law Offices, Mike oversaw the Business Services Division in the Montana Secretary of State’s Office and has expertise in small business legal issues, including corporate, limited liability company, and business entity formation, UCC filings, and business regulation. He is admitted to practice before the Montana Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the State of Montana, and the Blackfeet Tribal Court.Mike and his wife Jolyne have two young children – Creighton and Johanna – who keep their hands full at home. They enjoy camping, traveling, and spending time with extended family.

Matthew A. McKeon was born and raised in the mining city of Butte, America. He attended Dartmouth College followed by the University of Montana School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Montana District Courts and the U.S. District Court, District of Montana (2014).. Matthew is a member of the State Bar of Montana, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Dartmouth Lawyers Association. While in law school he was a member of the Business & Intellectual Property Group and completed his clinical work in the Mediation department.  In his criminal practice, Matthew has represented dozens of accused clients in all forms of criminal cases; many of them on behalf of indigent defendant’s through the Conflict Division of the State of Montana’s Office of Public Defenders. Matthew also is a proud member of the District of Montana’s Criminal Justice Act Panel, where he provides federal criminal defense services to indigent defendants.

Mat Stevenson established the Stevenson Law Office to protect the interests of anyone accused of a serious felony or misdemeanor — from violent to financial crimes, and from drug offenses to DUI/DWI arrests.. Mat can represent your rights as a team, a potent one-two punch that has impressed judges and juries in every court in the state for many years.

Malin Stearns Johnson specializes in mediation, investigation, and consultation on employment and civil rights laws.. After graduating from the University of Montana School of Law in 2004, Malin worked as a law clerk for Judge Sidney Thomas of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Malin holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Notre Dame. Malin has been an adjunct lecturer at the University of Montana School of Law since 2012, where she has taught various courses, including Employment Law, Legal Writing,Trial Practice, and Civil Procedure.. Malin provides mediation, training, and investigation services to individuals and organizations, and specializes in resolving complex disputes.. Malin is AV-Rated (preeminent) in the Martindale-Hubbell law directory, and has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Mountain States Super Lawyers.

Lance is a 1999 graduate of the Gonzaga School of Law and is licensed to practice in Montana State, Federal and Municipal Courts. He is a Montana trial lawyer specializing in criminal defense and plaintiff's litigation. He has tried several major cases. Lance has received acquittals in cases of deliberate homicide, assault with a weapon, and drug cases, to name a few, but oftentimes his litigation skills have led to dismissals or plea agreements to lesser charges in trial level cases. He has handled multiple deliberate homicide cases and has been recognized by his peers for his tenaciousness as a litigator and his effectiveness in justified use of force and bullying cases. He has also won significant civil verdicts and settlements against corporations such as UPS, FedEx and insurance companies, as well as cities, municipal parties, police departments. He has settled numerous cases against multimillion dollar corporations and insurance companies, as well as cities and municipalities.. Although he handles a variety of criminal and civil cases, Lance has a passion for defending the underdog and protecting the injured. While his office is in Missoula, he is willing to travel anywhere in Montana to defend or pursue a claim on behalf of his clients. Lance understands that he and his firm are not only fighting for your rights, but also for the future of your life, family, job, and reputation. He will do everything possible to ensure your rights are protected, your interests are pursued, and your entitlement to a fair legal proceeding is safeguarded.. Lance is a native Montanan, who obtained his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Montana. He is a member of the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Lance has the honor of being designated counsel for Porac. He devotes his free time to his wife, children and family, friends and the great outdoors.

Justin provides common sense legal advice and seeks to hold wrongdoers accountable.  He was born in Kalispell and raised in Butte and Augusta, Montana. He graduated from college and law school at the University of Montana. Justin was admitted to the State Bar of Montana in 1999.. After working in Helena at the Montana Supreme Court, the District Court, and the Montana School Boards Association, Justin moved to Missoula and began private practice.. In 2009, Justin argued a case before the United State Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in which the Court held an insurance company must pay attorney fees if it denies a person the full benefit of the insurance policy.

John was born in South Bend, Indiana, and grew up in the Smelter City of Anaconda, Montana.  When choosing a career path, his interest in science led him to Montana Tech in Butte, Montana, where he graduated with honors in Engineering Science in 1994. While going to school at Tech he also worked as a railway track crewman, an intern at an engineering firm testing magnetohydrodynamics power generation and plasma arc furnaces, and also as a powerline construction inspector.. He passed the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam and started graduate work in Petroleum Engineering.  However, after taking an environmental law course, he changed his mind and decided to go to law school instead.  Prior to heading to law school he obtained a commercial driver’s license and drove specialized commercial vehicles in oil fields and drove belly and end-dump trucks for the construction of the Old Works golf course in Anaconda.. John earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana School of Law.  After graduation, he worked as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Montana Department of Transportation for three years.  There he handled construction, environmental and eminent domain litigation.  He also represented the agency in administrative hearings.. John went into private practice with the civil defense/insurance firm of Phillips & Bohyer, and then the Phillips Law Firm, later becoming Phillips Haffey.  In these firms he litigated insurance, injury, contract, products liability, trucking and intellectual property matters.. In November of 2015, he co-founded Haffey Vap PLLC, with Mitch Vap.  Their desire for smaller firm with a broader scope led them to form Haffey Vap.  John is admitted to practice in State and Federal Courts in Montana, the 9th Circuit and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal and as a patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  He is AV® rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been listed as a SuperLawyer® in civil litigation since 2010.  He is a member of the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society, the State Bar of Montana, and the Defense Research Institute.. Outside of work, like many in Montana, he enjoys the outdoors – hiking, skiing, biking, snowmobiling, boating and floating.  Being born in South Bend, for better or worse, has made him a lifelong Fighting Irish fan.  Coming from immigrant Irish stock, he loves Irish history and stays in contact with his Irish cousins all over the globe.  He also plays the Great Highland bagpipes and enjoys playing whenever he can with the Celtic Dragon Pipe Band, but especially enjoys volunteering to play in parades and at memorial and veteran ceremonies.  Finally, John’s greatest passion is spending time with family and friends, especially his wife Jen, and their boys Liam and Finn.

James is a fourth generation Montanan and lifelong resident of this beautiful state. He has dedicated his career to representing everyday people against the oppression of the powerful, whether that be the government, big corporations, insurance companies, or others who seek to take advantage of hard working Montanans.. James obtained both his bachelor’s degree in philosophy (2011) and law degree (2016) from the University of Montana. In law school, he: served the Montana Law Review as a staff editor for one year and the intake editor for another year; clerked for Montana District Court Judge Russel Fagg in Billings for a summer; and completed his clinical experience representing indigent criminal defendants in Missoula. After law school, James clerked for United States District Court Judge Sam Haddon in Helena for one year. He then briefly served as a public defender in Helena before accepting his (then) dream job at Meyer, Shaffer & Stepans in Missoula, where for 6 years he represented individuals in Montana and Wyoming in areas such as oil field accidents, civil rights, sexual assaults, employment disputes, and contract disputes.. Now, James is excited to open his own solo practice based in Missoula. He brings a diverse array of experience from both within the courts and in front of them, from multi-million dollar, high profile federal cases to minor misdemeanor criminal cases in city courts. James understands that regardless of how relatively big or small your legal issue is, it is likely one of the most important, confusing, and stressful aspects of your life. He accordingly approaches every case with compassion, honestly, and a dedication to demystifying the legal system for his clients, all while achieving the best results possible. Unlike many lawyers that treat their clients like merely a means to getting paid, here you will be treated with the respect, kindness, and dignity you deserve.

It is my commitment to bring positivity and creativity to business or real estate transactions, family estate planning, and corporate, trust, partnership or LLC involved projects.   I am dedicated to efficiency and creativity, with quality product promptly delivered for a reasonable fee.. In my personal life, I am moved by travel, other cultures, mountains, any body of water such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.  Snow skiing is my primary winter passion, though beaches and scuba diving hold their place in my heart nearly as energetically.. I am father to three wonderful sons, and son to wonderful parents.  I am blessed with quality friends, health and a full life with purpose.

I understand that even a relatively small legal issue can cause stress and strain in your everyday life; I want to help you address these issues in a positive proactive manner.   As a Montana native, it has been my honor to represent clients with family law and real estate legal issues as well as clients who have business transaction law legal needs all over the State of Montana. I will aggressively protect your legal rights and pursue your best interests at all times.. Practice Areas. I have over 25 years experience helping folks from all walks of life. During that time, I have devoted my practice to family law, real estate law, and business transaction law. With over two decades of experience handling family law matters, I have developed both the competence and compassion needed to guide you through even the most sensitive family law issues. If your legal needs include real estate or business law issues you will find that I have both the tenacity and skills required to zealously represent your interests and achieve your desired results.

I provide legal solutions and sound advice.  I know what clients want: their calls answered, their questions resolved, their problems solved.  I strive to provide positive results quickly and cost-efficiently, allowing clients to focus on their priorities, not their headaches.

I have handled a wide variety of litigation engagements since 1991.  Call me and let's see if I can help you.

I have been an attorney for 22 years, most recently as a partner at Garlington, Lohn & Robinson in Missoula, Montana. Prior to that, I was an attorney with Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle.  Before opening my own office, my practice was primarily defense oriented in that I represented people and companies that were sued. My practice now is more general in that I represent people and businesses in a wider range of areas.

I have a boutique tax law firm focusing on estate planning, probate and corporate planning.

I grew up on a farm north of Havre, Montana and attended the University of Montana for undergraduate studies.  In 1987, I graduated with a High Honors Degree in Political Science and high honors minors in History and Economics.  I then matriculated to the law school at the University of Montana and graduated with Honors in 1990 with my juris doctorate in law.  While in law school, I was an associate editor of the Montana Law Review and my article on comparative negligence was published in 1990.  I was also a member of the Law School Negotiation Team for two years and represented the law school in regional and national competitions.  I started my practice out of law school and have been successfully practicing law since the age of 25.  I have focused my practice on primarily personal injury and commercial litigation for the last fifteen years.  I think the fact that I like to help people makes the practice of law ideal as a career choice.