Atty. Joel E. Guthals

Atty. Joel E. Guthals

Joel E. Guthals is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, banking law and 4 other areas of law.

Billings Billings 51 J. Erfahrung 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel E. Guthals at a glance

Joel E. Guthals is a Managing Partner based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Guthals, Hunnes & Reuss, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Montana (1975) and U.S. District Court, District of Montana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits and U.S. S (1975). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1975) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S. University, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Montana (Chair: Bankruptcy Section, 1990-1991 Bankruptcy Education Committee, 1988-1992) American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel E. Guthals is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, banking law and 4 other areas of law
  • Joel E. received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1967, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Joel E. practices at Guthals, Hunnes & Reuss, P.C. in Billings, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Joel E. Guthals's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel E. Guthals handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joel E. Guthals is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Joel E. Guthals is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Montana →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Billings are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel E. Guthals

Where is Joel E. Guthals's law office located?
Joel E. Guthals's law practice is located in Billings, Montana. The firm is Guthals, Hunnes & Reuss, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel E. Guthals handle?
Joel E. Guthals focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Joel E. Guthals practiced law?
Joel E. Guthals has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Joel E. Guthals go to law school?
Joel E. Guthals earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S. University, 1967).
How can I contact Joel E. Guthals for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joel E. Guthals received?
Joel E. Guthals's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1975
B.S. University
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Montana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits and U.S. S
Admitted: 1975

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