Atty. Jason S. Ritchie
Mr. Ritchie successfully represents clients involved in virtually all types of labor and employment disputes.
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About Jason S. Ritchie at a glance
Jason S. Ritchie is a employment, business, litigation, and agriculture attorney based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP. Admitted to practice in Montana, State Bar of Montana. Educated at The University of Montana (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Billings) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Agriculture Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Ritchie successfully represents clients involved in virtually all types of labor and employment disputes
- Businesses trust Mr. Ritchie to achieve positive results when their reputations are on the line
- Mr. Ritchie represents and advises clients in several areas, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, breach of employment contract, response to state and federal investigations and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Montana Human Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the National Rehabilitation Act
- Mr. Ritchie advises clients on employment matters, and has given a number of seminars on labor and employment related topics
- Mr. Ritchie has also represented various commercial clients in contract disputes, real estate litigation, construction disputes, natural resource litigation, and environmental litigation
- Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in both State and Federal court in Montana, and before the Montana Human Rights Commission, the Montana Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- He has represented clients in responding to government investigations including two fatality investigations and numerous subpoenas
Practice Areas Explained
Jason S. Ritchie's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jason S. Ritchie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jason S. Ritchie is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jason S. Ritchie 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.
Jason S. Ritchie is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
Jason S. Ritchie 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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