Jason S. Ritchie

Jason S. Ritchie

Billings, MT recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment Agriculture Law Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Individuals Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Labor Law - Union
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Billings.

Biography

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 Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the National Rehabilitation Act. Mr. Ritchie advises clients on employment matters, and has given a number of seminars on labor and employment related topics. Mr. Ritchie has also represented various commercial clients in contract disputes, real estate litigation, construction disputes, natural resource litigation, and environmental litigation.

Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in both State and Federal court in Montana, and before the Montana Human Rights Commission, the Montana Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has represented clients in responding to government investigations including two fatality investigations and numerous subpoenas.
Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP

3 Best Lawyers awards

Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP logo

Overview

  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 2004

  • Montana, State Bar of Montana

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Montana Bar Association - Member
  • Yellowstone County Bar Association - Member
  • Montana, State Bar of Montana
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Montana Bar Association - Member
  • Yellowstone County Bar Association - Member
  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 2004

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Labor Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Billings (2026)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Billings (2023)
  • Labor Law - Management, Billings (2022)
  • Labor Law - Management, Billings (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Agriculture Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Union
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • Recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA (2011-2013)
  • Named a Rising Star for Employment & Labor in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Mountain States Super Lawyers, published by Law & Politics (Minneapolis)

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