Felt Martin PC
Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys - General Defense
- Telephone: 406-248-7646
- Fax: 406-248-5485
- E-Mail: feltmartin@feltmartinlaw.com
- Website: www.feltmartinlaw.com
Established: 1980
Practice Areas
- Insurance Defense
- Bodily Injury
- Property Damage
- Coverage Issues
- General Liability
- Workers' Compensation
- Subrogation
- Public Entity Defense including School Districts, Cities, and Counties
- Defense of Complex Civil Litigation
- Defense of Employment Practices Litigation
- Professional Liability Defense
- Products Liability Defense
- Defense of Administrative Claims
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Defense of Civil Rights Litigation
- Defense of Banking Claims & Commercial Transactions
- Defense of Construction Claims
About Us
Since James R. Felt began practicing law in Billings in the late 1940's, this firm has established a diverse and sophisticated practice with expertise in representing a variety of businesses and institutions. Due to its size, the firm is able to give personal, efficient and cost effective service. The firm is guided by a concern for quality, thoroughness, integrity and a genuine sensitivity to the unique needs of each client. The firm prides itself on its long-standing relationships with many of its clients.
The members of this firm have represented its clients and their insurers in all phases of litigation, and their excellent reputation in the courts and administrative agencies gives their clients an edge in bringing about the best results possible. The depth of knowledge and early comprehensive planning and advice successfully prevent litigation.
In addition to its commitment to providing the highest caliber of legal services, the members of the firm are active in community affairs and serve as leaders in civil and charitable organizations and local and state bar associations.
Client Information
Insurance Clients
- AIG
- AIX Group/NOVA Casualty Company
- Allied World Insurance Company
- American Hallmark Insurance Company of Texas
- Atlanta Casualty Company
- Auto-Owners Insurance Company
- Chubb Specialty Insurance
- CNA Insurance Company
- EMC Insurance Companies
- Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
- Kempes Insurance
- Markel Service, Incorporated
- Munich RE America
- PayneWest Insurance
- Safeco Insurance
- Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
- Western States Insurance Agency
- Zurich North America
Personnel Information
Partners
Laurence R. Martin
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- General Civil Practice
- School Law
- Labor and Employment
- Insurance Defense
- Negligence
- Commercial Litigation
- Agriculture
- Construction Law
- Appellate Practice
Admitted
- Montana, 1972
- New York, 1965
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1968
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1988
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1995
Memberships:
- American (Section: Labor & Employment Law) and Yellowstone Area Bar Associations
- State Bar of Montana
- The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Montana Association of School District Attorneys
- Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association
Education:
- Harvard College, A.B., 1962
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 1965
Born: 1940
Jeffrey A. Weldon
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- School Law
- Labor and Employment
- Real Estate
- Administrative Law
- Probate
- Indian Law
- Civil Litigation
Admitted
- Montana, 1997
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- Blackfeet Tribal Court
- Flathead Tribal Court
- Crow Tribal Court
- Fort Belknap Tribal Court
- Northern Cheyenne Tribal Court
Memberships:
- State Bar of Montana
- Yellowstone Area Bar Association
- Montana Association of School District Attorneys
Education:
- The University of Montana, B.A., 1986
- The University of Montana, M.P.A., 1994
- The University of Montana, J.D., 1996
Born: 1963
Martin S. Smith
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Transactions
- Banking
- Collections
- Bankruptcy
- Energy
- Commercial and Personal Lines
Admitted
- Montana, 2007
Memberships:
- American and Yellowstone Area Bar Associations
- State Bar of Montana
Education:
- Brigham Young University, B.S., 2001
- The University of Utah, M.B.A. (with honors), 2003
- The University of Utah, J.D., 2006
Language:
- Spanish
Born: 1973
Jeffrey A. Hunnes
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- Commercial Law
- Bankruptcy
- Contracts
- Corporate Law
Admitted
- Montana, 1983
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Memberships:
- American and Yellowstone County Bar Associations
- State Bar of Montana
- Association for Justice
Education:
- The University of Montana, B.A. (with honors), 1980
- The University of Montana, J.D. (with honors), 1983
Associates
Ryan A. Stewart
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- Civil Practice
Admitted
- Montana, 2019
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Memberships:
- State Bar of Montana
Education:
- Vanderbilt University, J.D., 2019
Joseph A. Soueidi
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- Corporate Law
- Business Law
- Banking
- Labor and Employment
- Commercial and Bankruptcy Litigation
- Debitors' and Creditors' Rights
- Business Reorganization
- Estate Planning and Probate
Admitted
- Montana, 2015
- Wyoming, 2017
- North Dakota
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana, 2015
- U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota, 2018
Memberships:
- American and Yellowstone County Bar Associations
- State Bars of Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota
Education:
- Montana State University, B.S. Finance, 2004
- University of Wyoming College of Law, J.D., 2014
Kyle A. Moen
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- Education Law
- Employment
- Government/Public Interest
- Licensure
- Nonprofit
- Environmental/Conservation
- Natural Resources
Admitted
- Montana, 2015
- Colorado (Inactive)
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana, 2019
Memberships:
- State Bar of Montana
- Colorado State Bar Association
Education:
- Whitman College, B.A., 2012
- University of Colorado Law School, J.D., 2015
Of Counsel
Kenneth S. Frazier
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- Banking
- Health Care
- Real Estate
- Business Transactions
- Insurance Defense
- Employment Law
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
Admitted
- Montana, 1980
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1991
Memberships:
- American and Yellowstone Area Bar Associations
- State Bar of Montana
- American Health Lawyers Association
Education:
- Michigan State University, B.S., 1975
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1979
Born: 1953
Mary E. Duncan
Billings, MT
Practice Areas
- Civil Trial Practice
- Insurance Defense
- Personal Injury
- School Law
- Employment Practices
- Labor and Employment
- Professional Liability
- Bad Faith
- Civil Rights Defense
Admitted
- Montana, 1987
- U.S. District Court, District of Montana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Additional Biographical Details:
Adjunct Professor, Rocky Mountain College Masters Program in Education Leadership
Memberships:
- American (Sections: Tort and Insurance Practice, State & Local Government, Litigation) and Yellowstone Area Bar Associations
- State Bar of Montana (Sections: Ethics Committee and School Law)
- Montana Association of School District Attorneys
Education:
- University of Wyoming, B.A., 1983
- The University of Montana, J.D., 1987
Honors:
Outstanding Law Student (1987); American Judicature Service Award (1987)
Born: 1961
- J. Reuss
- Joel E. Guthals
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