Atty. Joel R Penton

Atty. Joel R Penton

Joel R Penton is a lawyer practicing environmental law, patents, corporate law and 1 other area of law. Joel received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A.

Whitefish Whitefish 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Joel R Penton at a glance

Joel R Penton is a patent, business, class action, and environmental attorney based in Whitefish, Montana. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. M. College (J.D., 1977) and Louisiana State University and A. M. College (B.S., 1973). Serands clients in Whitefish, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel R Penton is a lawyer practicing environmental law, patents, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • Joel received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. M. College in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Joel practices in Whitefish, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Joel R Penton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel R Penton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joel R Penton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Class Action

Joel R Penton is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Montana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joel R Penton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Whitefish 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel R Penton

Where is Joel R Penton's law office located?
Joel R Penton's law practice is located in Whitefish, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel R Penton handle?
Joel R Penton focuses on patent, business, class action, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Joel R Penton practiced law?
Joel R Penton has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Joel R Penton go to law school?
Joel R Penton earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Joel R Penton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University and A. M. College
- 1977
B.S.
Louisiana State University and A. M. College
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1978

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