Atty. John Franklin Patterson

Atty. John Franklin Patterson

John Franklin Patterson is a lawyer practicing wills, trust law, probate and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1983, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Missoula Missoula 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About John Franklin Patterson at a glance

John Franklin Patterson is a Member based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Patterson Law Offices, P.L.L.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Montana (1993). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1993) and University of Montana (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Franklin Patterson is a lawyer practicing wills, trust law, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1983, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Patterson Law Offices, P.L.L.C. in Missoula, MT

Practice Areas Explained

John Franklin Patterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Franklin Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

John Franklin Patterson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Montana →

Trusts

John Franklin Patterson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Montana →

Probate

John Franklin Patterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Montana →

Personal Injury

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.

John Franklin Patterson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Franklin Patterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Franklin Patterson

Where is John Franklin Patterson's law office located?
John Franklin Patterson's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. The firm is Patterson Law Offices, P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Franklin Patterson handle?
John Franklin Patterson focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has John Franklin Patterson practiced law?
John Franklin Patterson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Franklin Patterson go to law school?
John Franklin Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact John Franklin Patterson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1993
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1993

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