Atty. James H. Goetz
James Goetz was born in Miles City, Montana, in 1942, and raised in Ennis, Montana. He graduated from Montana State University (History) in 1965, and from Yale Law School in 1968, and was admitted to the Montana Bar in 1969.
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James H. Goetz is an Of Counsel based in Bozeman, Montana, practicing at Goetz, Geddes & Gardner, P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Montana (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1968) and Montana State University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Montana American Bar Association American Associates for Justice Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Bozeman, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Goetz was born in Miles City, Montana, in 1942, and raised in Ennis, Montana
- He graduated from Montana State University (History) in 1965, and from Yale Law School in 1968, and was admitted to the Montana Bar in 1969
- He is also admitted to practice in the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court
- Mr. Goetz specializes in litigation
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James H. Goetz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James H. Goetz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James H. Goetz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James H. Goetz is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Montana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James H. Goetz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James H. Goetz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James H. Goetz is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Bozeman 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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