Atty. John M. Shontz
John M. Shontz is a lawyer practicing natural resources law, general business law.
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John M. Shontz is a business and environmental attorney based in Helena, Montana. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Montana (1989) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at University of Puget Sound J.D. (—) and St. Cloud State University B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Helena, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. Shontz is a lawyer practicing natural resources law, general business law
- John received a B.A. degree from St. Cloud State University, and has been licensed for 37 years
- John practices in Helena, MT
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John M. Shontz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John M. Shontz is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Montana →
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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 Helena 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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