Atty. David Garfield
David is a native of Circle, Montana, where he grew up on a farm and ranch. David received a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University, and then his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2012.
Business Formation & More Attorney · Serving Billings, MT · 11+ Years Experience
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About David Garfield at a Glance
David Garfield is an Associate based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Hendrickson Law Firm, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Montana (2015). Educated at University of Montana School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Montana State University (B.S., 2009). Serves clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Garfield
- David is a native of Circle, Montana, where he grew up on a farm and ranch
- David received a bachelor’s degree from Montana State University, and then his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2012
- David is licensed to practice law in Montana
- Following law school, he worked as a law clerk for the Hon. Richard A. Simonton in Montana’s 7th Judicial District
- David comes to Hendrickson Law Firm with a mix of civil practice experience and trial work
- Civil practice experience includes litigation and transactional work in real estate, probate, and business fields, along with general civil litigation
- David considers work for the clients in these fields to be especially rewarding, and strongly believes in clear communication and effective use of time and resources to accomplish clients’ goals
- Years of criminal defense work, mostly involving felonies and major crimes, give David a weight of experience in complex cases and high‑stakes litigation
- Achievements include an acquittal on a deliberate homicide charge following a six‑day trial, where the jury returned with a verdict of “not guilty” convinced that the defendant had acted in self‑defense
- Effective communication with the client, strategic thinking in the long‑term, and teamwork made this outcome happen, and David continues to carry this outlook with him in his practice
Practice Areas Explained
David Garfield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Garfield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Billings.
Business Formation in Billings
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Estate Planning & Probate in Billings
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real Estate Law in Billings
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Billings
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 venue, 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.
Billings Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Billings-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Billings Choose David Garfield
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Garfield's practice in the field of formation, estate planning, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Garfield brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, estate planning, and real estate, David Garfield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Billings
A Billings-based practice means David Garfield attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Garfield Handles in Billings
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