Allan L. Karell

Kristy Buckley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Her professional recognitions include an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, sustained for more than ten years, designation as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both 2018 and 2019 and a Super Lawyer in 2026, and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®. She grew up in Helena and now lives in Bozeman with her husband and two sons. She enjoys spending time in th...

Shane D. Colton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Shane D. practices law in Billings, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Shane D. Colton since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shane D. Colton is held by other lawyers.

A partner at Miller Tourtlotte Law , Matt brings more than two decades of litigation experience to representing injured people and individuals facing difficult insurance disputes. From the firm’s Billings office, he advocates for workers throughout Montana, helping them navigate complex claims and pursue the medical care, benefits, and compensation available to them. Matt’s practice is defined by careful preparation, personal attention, and determined advocacy. His experience liti...

R. MARK JOSEPHSON, admitted to bar, 1988, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana. Education: University of Montana (B.A. in Political Science, with high honors, 1984; J.D., with high honors, 1988). Editor, Public Land Law Review, 1987-1988. American Jurisprudence Awards in "Federal Taxation" and "Income Taxation of Trusts & Estates" (among others). Member: State Bar of Montana; Business, Estates, Trusts, Tax & Real Property Law Section of State Bar of Montana; American B...

Adam Tunning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Municipal and Litigation - Real Estate. Adam practices law in Billings, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Tunning since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adam Tunning is held by ot...

Duncan A. Peete is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Duncan A. practices law in Billings, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Duncan A. Peete since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professi...

Bryan Kautz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bryan practices law in Billings, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan Kautz since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bryan Kautz is held by other lawyers.

A former law clerk for Ninth Circuit Judges Thomas G. Nelson and N. Randy Smith, Michael Manning’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy and complex litigation. He has argued multiple appeals in the Ninth Circuit, and regularly represents clients in both federal and state courts. His appellate and trial-level litigation experience covers a broad range of substantive topics, including environmental litigation, constitutional issues, intellectual property, bank bad faith and lender liabi...

Mr. Ritchie successfully represents clients involved in virtually all types of labor and employment disputes. Businesses trust Mr. Ritchie to achieve positive results when their reputations are on the line. Mr. Ritchie represents and advises clients in several areas, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, breach of employment contract, response to state and federal investigations and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Montana Human Rights Ac...

Katie J. Maehl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Katie J. practices law in Billings, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Katie J. Maehl since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katie J. Maehl is held by other lawyers.