Employment & Labor lawyers in Montana Adrienne Tranel to Tina L.

Firm: AT Legal PC

401 Washington Street , Missoula , Montana 59802

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Adrienne brings a sharp legal mind, deep compassion, and a fierce sense of justice to every case. With Montana roots and a strong track record of client-centered advocacy, she combines strategic thinking with heartfelt commitment to those she represents.. Adrienne grew on a ranch north of Billings, Montana. As the youngest of ten children, Adrienne knows how to fight for the underdog and is proud to be part of a long line of Montana lawyers. She is honored to have worked for individuals who otherwise might not have had the opportunity to seek justice. In her current practice, she handles cases in a variety of legal areas, including employment discrimination, personal injury and wrongful death, family law, contract disputes, probate and estates, property disputes, and other matters in general civil litigation.. Adrienne is admitted to practice in Montana and Colorado. She is admitted in both Montana state and federal courts and also practices before administrative agencies including the Montana Human Rights Bureau and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Adrienne is currently an Eagle Member of the Montana Trial Lawyers’ Association and also serves on the board of the Poverello Center. Adrienne is a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers’ College (July 2012) and is a former board member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers’ Association.

Firm: Meridian Law, PLLC

100 North 27th Street, Suite 320 , Billings , Montana 59101

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Michele Braukmann is the Founding Member of Meridian Law, PLLC. She is passionate about representing the rights of victims and advocating for families and children. She has almost twenty years of extensive experience in civil disputes and litigation. Michele founded Meridian Law with the vision of changing the traditional model of legal practice by providing focused and personalized services, with a modern approach, for those most in need of legal representation.. Michele attended the University of Montana in Missoula, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, High Honors. Immediately after undergraduate school, Michele enrolled in the Law School of the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. After spending several years in the South Bend and Chicago area, she graduated from Notre Dame's Law School, earning a Juris Doctorate Degree, Magna Cum Laude. Upon her return to Montana, Michele began practice at a large civil defense firm, where she gained extensive experience managing and litigating complex civil claims. While in her practice at that firm, Michele handled cases at both the State and Federal District Court level, as well as within various administrative agencies, including the Montana Human Rights Bureau. She also represented clients at the appellate level, arguing in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Michele became a Shareholder and Board Member of the firm, continuing to handle a diverse case-load for various clients throughout the State of Montana.. Towards the close of almost twenty years in practice at the same firm, coupled with some significant life changes she experienced, Michele began to seriously evaluate her professional direction. It became apparent to her that her passion for practicing law lie in close one-on-one relationships with individual clients – clients for which she felt like she was making “a real difference” in their lives. One such case solidified for Michele that her career needed to take a different direction.. Kreilaus v. Colorado Tubular was a case in which Michele represented a former Veteran suffering from PTSD, who was wrongfully discharged from his employment. Michele brought claims against the employer on behalf of the Veteran, which were ultimately tried in front of the Montana Human Rights Bureau. This case resulted in a verdict in favor of Michele’s client, including the recovery of substantial attorneys’ fees and required affirmative relief for the employer who had wrongfully discriminated against and discharged Michele’s client. It was one of the first reported PTSD and Veteran-related discrimination cases reported in Montana.. During the course of this litigation, Michele began to fully understand and appreciate the challenges faced by individuals who have been discriminated against in the workplace, as well as those that have been wrongfully terminated. She also saw, first-hand, the emotional and physical toll that victims and their families experience as a result of unlawful conduct by others.. At the same time as she was handling this discrimination case, Michele was also representing a disabled woman who had been sexually assaulted within an assisted living facility. This case also greatly impacted Michele, as she helped the family navigate both a complicated legal situation and a highly-emotional victimization. Both of these cases, as well as others in which she represented various individuals gravely in need of help, solidified for Michele that her legal skills had to be, moving forward, more consistent with her values and passions.. These values and passions are ones that Michele developed at an early age. Growing up in the foster care system, herself a victim of abuse and assault, Michele decided early on that she was not going to be “one of the statistics.” Her singular goal was to build a life for herself, and eventually, her own family, that was dramatically different than what she herself had experienced as a child. She also realized that she wanted to work with others fighting to survive their own traumatic experiences and, collectively, build a better future for victims and their generations to follow.. Michele chose the University of Notre Dame for law school largely for this reason – because of its exceptional legal advocacy programs, trial preparation courses, legal aid assistance, and focus upon values, strength, and integrity. While there, Michele was fortunate to gain experience representing families, children-in-need, low-income populations, and the elderly. This strong foundation of client-focused, need-based, selfless advocacy that she was taught at Notre Dame has never left Michele. She brings those values to her representation of clients at Meridian Law.. Michele has not just experienced the legal challenges that others face through her advocacy only as a lawyer, however. She has had intimate personal experience that helps her to fully understand what someone is going through when they are involved in the judicial system. She herself has had to hire attorneys to represent her as a result of challenging legal situations. She herself has been through dissolution and parenting disputes. She herself has witnessed discrimination in various settings.. Experiencing the legal system “from the other side” – not as a lawyer, but simply as a human being -- has given Michele a sense of compassion that is unique. When she represents her clients and is strategizing for the best possible outcome, Michele is able to “see them” through her own experiences. She is able to share personal insights about the process ahead in a legal dispute. She is able to empathize with the challenges they are facing. This type of shared understanding creates a level of trust and vulnerability between Michele and her clients that she believes is infinitely valuable.. Outside of her legal practice, Michele keeps busy raising four beautiful children, all of whom attend school in the Billings Catholic School System. Her two boys are avid golfers and basketball players. Her two daughters love art, dancing, and anything “sparkly.” Michele is also very active in the recovery community, and she enjoys writing, sharing, and speaking about her four-year sobriety and recovery journey with others. She has learned to be a wholly-authentic and transparent person about the joys life brings and the challenges it poses. In doing so, Michele has found a shared community of survivors, fighters, lovers of life, doers, and givers that she is blessed to call friends.. Michele is humbled to live in the majestic beauty of “the Big Sky State,” and there is no other place she would rather call home. If she’s not practicing law or with her kiddos, she likely somewhere in the mountains.

Firm: Christensen & Prezeau, PLLP

314 N Last Chance Gulch Ste 300 , Helena , Montana 59601

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Amy D. Christensen is the managing partner of Christensen & Prezeau, PLLP.  She has nearly twenty years of experience litigating cases in state and federal court involving employment matters, health care, and professional liability.  She has also appeared on behalf of clients before numerous administrative agencies involving matters such as discrimination and retaliation, unemployment insurance, wage and hour, and professional licensing.  In addition to her litigation practice, Amy advises a wide variety of large and small employers on legal matters related to performance management, termination, disability accommodation, workplace investigations, personnel policies, employment contracts, overtime compensation, and compliance with state and federal employment laws.  Prior to forming Christensen & Prezeau, Amy was the managing partner at Hughes, Kellner, Sullivan and Alke, PLLP, where she had worked for sixteen years.

Firm: Garden City Law, PLLC

PO Box 8154 , Missoula , Montana 59807

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Po Box 9312 , Missoula , Montana 59807

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: McGrady Law Firm

309 Wisconsin Avenue , Whitefish , Montana 59937

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Philip McGrady has represented people from all across Montana and the United States. He has argued cases on behalf of his clients before the Montana Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. 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 clerked for United States Magistrate Judge Leif Erickson, and also taught first year law students legal research and legal writing. Following graduation, Philip clerked for Superior Court Judge Dan Hensley in Anchorage, Alaska, and then for Yellowstone County District Court Judge Russell Fagg in Billings, Montana, before joining Edwards, Frickle & Culver in 2005. Philip is licensed to practice law in Montana and Alaska.  He is a member of American Association for Justice, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers.

, Missoula , Montana

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Christensen & Prezeau, PLLP

314 North Last Chance Gulch , Helena , Montana 59601

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Christopherson Law Office, P.C.

40 Second Street East, Suite 230 , Kalispell , Montana 59901

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: MSJohnson Law, PLLC

Po Box 8628 , Missoula , Montana 59807

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

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.

Firm: Brown Law Firm, P.C.

315 North 24th Street , Billings , Montana 59101

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Michael Heringer has been practicing law with the Brown Law Firm, P.C., since 1985. Mike concentrates his practice in civil trial work in the defense of personal injury, products liability, employment, workers compensation and oil and gas law. Mike has tried jury and non-jury cases and handled appeals in Montana State and Federal Courts. Mike is peer-review rated at the highest level of legal ability and ethics (AV Preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized in “Best Lawyers in America, “Mountain States Super Lawyers, and “Chambers USA. He is a member of the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors 2001-2004. Mike has authored and argued amicus matters on behalf of the MDTL in front of the Montana Supreme Court. He was named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by the Montana State Bar in 1995, and selected as a Billings Catholic School Board Member 2004 to 2011, Chair 2010. Mike received the Yellowstone Area Bar Association 2015 Professionalism Award in recognition for his contributions to the integrity of the Bar and contributions to the Billings community. Mike graduated from Gonzaga University with honors in 1981. He graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 1985. While in law school, Mike was on the Board of Editors of the Montana Law Review. He is a member of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association and Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association.

Firm: Jackson, Murdo & Grant, P.C.

203 North Ewing Street 298 , Helena , Montana 59601

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Po Box 1413 , Anaconda , Montana 59711

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Montana Legal Services Assoc.

616 Helena Ave Ste 100 , Helena , Montana 59601

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Alexander, Baucus, Taleff & Paul, P.C.

Wendt Bldg   615 Second Ave North , Great Falls , Montana 59403

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Crowley Fleck Pllp

Po Box 10969 , Bozeman , Montana 59719

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry and Hoven, P.C.

269 West Front Street , Missoula , Montana 59802

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Emilie Loring

500 Daly Ave 413 , Missoula , Montana 59801

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Po Box 797 , Helena , Montana 59624

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Poore, Roth & Robinson, P.C.

1341 Harrison Avenue   PO Box 2000  59 , Butte , Montana 59702

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor