Atty. Matthew S. Cranston
Matt grew up in Billings, Montana. He graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and law and public policy.
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About Matthew S. Cranston at a glance
Matthew S. Cranston is an Associate based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Brown Law Firm, P.C.. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Admitted to practice in Montana (2023). Educated at University of Montana School of Law (J.D., 2023) and Gonzaga University B.B.A. (—). Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matt grew up in Billings, Montana
- He graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and law and public policy
- Matt was very active at his time at Gonzaga and was the President of the Gonzaga Kennel Club attending every basketball game during his time there
- After Gonzaga, Matt moved back to Montana and attended the University of Montana School of Law
- He graduated in 2023 with Honors
- Matt interned for the firm’s Missoula office for one year during law school
- Matt is admitted to practice law in Montana’s state and federal courts
- Matt joined the firm’s Billings office in the summer of 2023
- Matt’s primary areas of practice include civil litigation, insurance defense, and pre litigation claim investigations
- Matt is a member of the State Bar of Montana, the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, and Yellowstone Area Bar Association
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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