Atty. Christopher B. Swartley

Atty. Christopher B. Swartley

Christopher B. Swartley is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions, banking law and 4 other areas of law.

Missoula Missoula 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher B. Swartley at a glance

Christopher B. Swartley is a Member based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Law Offices Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Montana (1976) and U.S. District Court, District of Montana U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Claims Court (1976). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1976) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Montana. Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher B. Swartley is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions, banking law and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher B. received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Christopher B. practices at Law Offices Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC in Missoula, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher B. Swartley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher B. Swartley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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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 Missoula 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 Christopher B. Swartley

Where is Christopher B. Swartley's law office located?
Christopher B. Swartley's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. The firm is Law Offices Christopher B. Swartley, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher B. Swartley handle?
Christopher B. Swartley focuses on business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Christopher B. Swartley practiced law?
Christopher B. Swartley has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Christopher B. Swartley go to law school?
Christopher B. Swartley earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Christopher B. Swartley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher B. Swartley received?
Christopher B. Swartley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1976
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Montana U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1976

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