Justin P. Stalpes

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...

Paul Odegaard, a North Dakota native, came to Montana in 1999 to begin his legal career in private practice. Prior to earning his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1998, Paul graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1994. While attending law school, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif, which reflected his achievement for graduating in the top 10% of his class. After graduating from law school, Paul served as a law clerk for the Justice Mar...

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...

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...

Malcolm Goodrich was admitted to practice in Montana in 1984 and is certified as a Business Bankruptcy Specialist by ABI/ABC. The Goodrich Law Firm practices throughout the State of Montana and accepts clients on a referral basis only. The Firm concentrates its practice in the areas of insolvency, agricultural law, banking law and comercial litigation. Malcolm Goodrich is a past president of the State Bar Bankruptcy Section and has spoken at numerous seminars both throughout the State of Mont...

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...

Jeff Sorenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Jeff practices law in Billings, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Jeff Sorenson since 2025. 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 Je...

Gerry Fagan has been practicing as a civil litigator at one of the top Montana law firms since 1998. Gerry is a Montana native who graduated with Honors from the University of Montana School of Law. He has tried over ten jury trial cases throughout Montana, including in Billings, Missoula, and in Great Falls, Montana. He primarily handles the defense of claims for personal injury, product liability, malpractice, employment, and municipal liability. He also handles a wide range of commercial l...

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 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...