Atty. Michael Manning
A former law clerk for Ninth Circuit Judges Thomas G. Nelson and N.
Labor Law (Management) & More Attorney · Serving Billings, MT · 20+ Years Experience
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About Michael Manning at a Glance
Michael Manning is a employment and litigation attorney based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Montana (2006). Educated at The University of Montana (—, 2006) and University of Notre Dame (—, 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Manning
- A former law clerk for Ninth Circuit Judges Thomas G. Nelson and N. Randy Smith, Michael Manning’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy and complex litigation
- He has argued multiple appeals in the Ninth Circuit, and regularly represents clients in both federal and state courts
- His appellate and trial-level litigation experience covers a broad range of substantive topics, including environmental litigation, constitutional issues, intellectual property, bank bad faith and lender liability, personal injury and wrongful death, employment disputes, real estate, and contract disputes
- Mr. Manning is a Montana native and a current board member of the Montana Justice Foundation
- He is a past member of the ABA Council of Appellate Lawyers Rules Committee, as well as a past board member of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association
- He is admitted to practice in all Montana state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Montana and the United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth, Tenth, D.C. and Federal Circuits
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Manning's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Manning handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Billings.
Employment Law in Billings
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Billings
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Billings
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 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.
Billings Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Billings-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Billings Choose Michael Manning
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Manning's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Manning brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Michael Manning can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Billings
A Billings-based practice means Michael Manning attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Manning Handles in Billings
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