Atty. John R. Knisely

Atty. John R. Knisely

John grew up in Billings, Montana. He graduated cum laude from the University of Wyoming in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Billings Billings 4 yrs experience 4 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Knisely at a glance

John R. Knisely is an Associate based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Brown Law Firm, P.C.. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Montana (2022), United States District Court for the District of Montana (2022), and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2022). Educated at University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D., 2022) and University of Wyoming (B.A., 2019). Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John grew up in Billings, Montana
  • He graduated cum laude from the University of Wyoming in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
  • Following graduation, John worked for the U.S
  • Senate
  • He then attended the University of Nebraska College of Law, earning his Juris Doctorate with a Litigation Concentration and a Certificate in Pro Bono Service
  • During law school, John worked as a law clerk for the U.S
  • Attorney's Office, Yellowstone County Attorney's Office, and the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services
  • In addition, John worked for Judge L. Steven Grasz of the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for Eighth Circuit
  • John capped off law school serving as a volunteer in Yellowstone County's Indian Child Welfare Court and as a student prosecutor in the College of Law's Criminal Clinic
  • John is admitted to practice law in Montana's state and federal courts, as well as the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • In the summer of 2022, John joined the Brown Law Firm, where his primary practice areas include civil litigation, workers' compensation, and employment law
  • John is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Montana, Yellowstone Area Bar Association, Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Knisely's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John R. Knisely is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John R. Knisely is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Montana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John R. Knisely is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. Knisely

Where is John R. Knisely's law office located?
John R. Knisely's law practice is located in Billings, Montana. The firm is Brown Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Knisely handle?
John R. Knisely focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has John R. Knisely practiced law?
John R. Knisely has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
Where did John R. Knisely go to law school?
John R. Knisely earned their education at (J.D., 2022); (B.A., 2019).
How can I contact John R. Knisely for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska College of Law
- 2022
B.A.
University of Wyoming
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 2022
United States District Court for the District of Montana
Admitted: 2022
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2022

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