Atty. Michael E Wheat

Atty. Michael E Wheat

Hon. Michael E Wheat is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law.

Helena Helena 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (406) 558-4267

Profile Summary

About Michael E Wheat at a glance

Michael E Wheat is a Jus. based in Helena, Montana. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Montana U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1978). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1978) and University of Montana (B.A., 1975). Active member of Gallatin County Bar Association (President, 2001) State Bar of Montana Montana Trial Lawyers Association (Past President, 1996) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Serves clients in Helena, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hon. Michael E Wheat is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices in Helena, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E Wheat's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E Wheat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Michael E Wheat is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael E Wheat is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Product Liability

Michael E Wheat is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Montana →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael E Wheat is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael E Wheat is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 venue, 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 Michael E Wheat

Where is Michael E Wheat's law office located?
Michael E Wheat's law practice is located in Helena, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E Wheat handle?
Michael E Wheat focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Michael E Wheat practiced law?
Michael E Wheat has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael E Wheat go to law school?
Michael E Wheat earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Michael E Wheat for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1978
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Montana U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1978

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