Atty. Cole Derks
Cole Derks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Agriculture Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Cole, who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2024.
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Cole Derks is a family law, business, m&a, and agriculture attorney based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Karell Kimmet Beddow PLLP. Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Agriculture Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cole Derks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Agriculture Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Cole, who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cole Derks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Cole Derks is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Montana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Cole Derks is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →
Cole Derks is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Montana →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
Cole Derks is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Montana →
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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