Atty. Jeffrey J. Tierney
Jeff, a fifth-generation Montanan, grew up in Great Falls. He attended Yale University then the University of Wisconsin Law School where he worked with the Wisconsin Innocence Project to remedy wrongful convictions.
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About Jeffrey J. Tierney at a glance
Jeffrey J. Tierney is a Partner based in Bozeman, Montana, practicing at Goetz, Geddes & Gardner, P.C.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Montana (2013), Wisconsin (2013), United States District Court for the District of Montana (2013), and United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2014). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 2013) and Yale University (B.A., 2008). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Montana State Bar of Wisconsin Montana Trial Lawyers' Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Bozeman, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jeff, a fifth-generation Montanan, grew up in Great Falls
- He attended Yale University then the University of Wisconsin Law School where he worked with the Wisconsin Innocence Project to remedy wrongful convictions
- Jeff returned to Montana in 2013 and has been with the Goetz firm ever since.Jeff maintains a diverse trial and appellate practice
- He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil matters involving fraud, breach of contract, tortious interference, intra-corporate disputes, land use and access issues, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury and wrongful death, and public records disputes and constitutional claims
- He has also been deputized as a Special Attorney General to investigate and prosecute campaign finance violations on behalf of the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices.Jeff is licensed to practice in Montana and Wisconsin and has also been admitted to the U.S
- District Court for the District of Montana, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S
- Court of Federal Claims
- He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association
- He has served on the board of directors of the Gallatin County Bar Association since 2019.He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” each year since 2020.Outside of work, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Karolina and their two children
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Jeffrey J. Tierney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey J. Tierney 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.
Jeffrey J. Tierney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jeffrey J. Tierney 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.
Jeffrey J. Tierney 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.
Jeffrey J. Tierney is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Montana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Jeffrey J. Tierney is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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