Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Oven
About Jeffrey J. Oven
Jeffrey J. Oven is a lawyer based in Billings, MT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Jeffrey J. Oven is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Billings, Montana
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Crowley Fleck PLLP
Education: University of Wyoming, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Billings, MT
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