Attorneys in Montana

Attorneys and firms with a proven record against law enforcement in Montana.

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Attorney

Hillary P. Carls

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Carls Law, PLLC

📍Bozeman, MT

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Catastrophic Injury · Civil Rights · Government Misconduct · Personal Injury · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death · Wrongful Imprisonment

Hillary P. Carls is a formidable trial attorney based in Bozeman, Montana, who has spent over two decades holding government agencies and law enforcement accountable in state and federal courts. She is widely regarded as... Read More →

Law Firm

The Spence Law Firm, LLC

📍Jackson Hole, WY

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Also serves: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Government Misconduct · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

The Spence Law Firm, LLC is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' litigation firm founded by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence, based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With decades of experience taking on powerful government ent... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury3 years

Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-204(1)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government180 days

Mont. Code Ann. § 2-9-301

Notice of claim against a governmental entity must be filed within 6 months of the act or omission under the Montana Tort Claims Act.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Montana has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.