Atty. James T. Towe
James Thomas Towe is a Missoula attorney with experience handling a variety of civil cases. Over the past 20 years, he has tried or helped try cases in Montana's State and Federal courts throughout Montana.
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James T. Towe is a Partner based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Towe & Fitzpatrick, PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Montana (1994) and U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1994). Educated at University of Montana School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Colorado State University (B.A. Political, 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Montana State Bar Montana Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Thomas Towe is a Missoula attorney with experience handling a variety of civil cases
- Over the past 20 years, he has tried or helped try cases in Montana's State and Federal courts throughout Montana
- He has also handled and orally argued appeals before the Montana Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- He represents people who have been injured or wronged by railroads, insurance companies, and others
- Jamie is originally from Billings, Montana
- He is the oldest son of Thomas E. Towe and Ruth Towe
- After he graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, he spent the next three years attending the University of Montana School of Law in Missoula, earning his law degree in 1994
- After graduating from law school he served a one year clerkship at the Montana Supreme Court working for the Honorable Justice Terry N. Trieweiler
- After that, and ever since, he has worked in a private civil litigation practice beginning as an associate for Thueson & Lamb in Helena, Montana
- After returning to Missoula and working for Milodragovich, Dale, Steinbrenner & Binney for a couple of years, he opened Towe Law Office in Missoula in July of 2002 until forming a partnership with John Fitzpatrick, Towe & Fitzpatrick
- Jamie is licensed to practice in all of Montana's state and federal courts
- Memberships include the Montana State Bar, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice
- He is the current president of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and has been a board member of the MTLA for many years
- He has been involved with MTLA seminars presenting as a speaker regarding the FELA which applies to injured railroad workers
- He has provided pro bono legal work for the Missoula County Self Help Law Center and continues to provide pro bono representation through the Western Montana Bar Association Pro Bono Program
- When he is not working he enjoys fishing, sports, and spending time with family and friends
- Published Works Is the IRS Above the Law?
- Potential Remedies for Taxpayers Damaged by Unlawful IRS Conduct, 55 Montana Law Review 469, Vol. 55, No. 2, Summer, 1994 Honors and Awards Montana Trial Lawyer of the Year- Outstanding Trial Advocacy Past Employment Positions Montana Supreme Court, Honorable Justice Terry N. Trieweiler, Law Clerk, 1994 to 1995 Thueson & Lamb, Associate Milodragovich, Dale, Steinbrenner & Binney Towe Law Office Pro Bono Activities Missoula County Self Help Law Center Western Montana Bar Association Pro Bono Program Professional Associations and Memberships Montana State Bar, Member Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Member American Association for Justice, Member Montana Trial Lawyers Association, President MTLA, Board Member
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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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