Atty. Nate Wagner

Atty. Nate Wagner

Since the start of his legal career in 2006, Nate has built his reputation as one of Montana’s premier trial attorneys. Nate specializes in complex litigation including business litigation, personal injury and civil rights actions, and real property disputes.

Missoula Missoula 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Nate Wagner at a glance

Nate Wagner is a Partner based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Siefert & Wagner, PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, wrongful termination, contracts, probate, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Montana (2006). Educated at University of Montana School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Montana (B.A. Political, 2000). Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Since the start of his legal career in 2006, Nate has built his reputation as one of Montana’s premier trial attorneys
  • Nate specializes in complex litigation including business litigation, personal injury and civil rights actions, and real property disputes
  • The results he has achieved for his clients include a settlement of $1,250,000 for the family of a man shot and killed by law enforcement in Yellowstone County, a jury verdict of $1,840,000 for a contractor who was defrauded by an out-of-state contractor, and a jury verdict $2,600,000 for the family of a 4 year old boy who was run over and killed in the mobile home park where he lived
  • In 2015, Nate was a finalist in the Missoula Independent’s Best of Missoula Readers’ Poll
  • In 2018, Nate was awarded the Trial Lawyer of the Year award for his efforts in obtaining a $1,840,000 judgment on behalf of a contractor who had been defrauded, and in settling a civil rights lawsuit against Yellowstone County for $1,250,000
  • In the summer of 2020, after 14 years with a number of prominent Missoula law firms, Nate made the decision to start his own firm
  • Nate grew up in the Flathead Valley, where his love of the mountains was born
  • Nate enjoys backpacking the trails of the Bob Marshall and Mission Wilderness areas with his wife Erica and their three boys William, Drew and Chase
  • Nate and Erica have been active in their community while serving as coaches for their boys baseball and football teams, and as board members for a number of sports and school programs
  • Nate and his family love skiing, fly fishing, wake surfing, and otherwise living life to the fullest in western Montana
  • Awards and Distinctions: Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore—Missoula, 2011 Missoula Independent Best of Missoula Finalist—2015 Trial Lawyer of the Year for Outstanding Trial Advocacy, MTLA—2018

Practice Areas Explained

Nate Wagner's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

Nate Wagner is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Montana →

Probate

Nate Wagner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Montana →

Wrongful Death

Nate Wagner is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Missoula 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 Nate Wagner

Where is Nate Wagner's law office located?
Nate Wagner's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. The firm is Siefert & Wagner, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nate Wagner handle?
Nate Wagner focuses on divorce, wrongful termination, contracts, probate, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Nate Wagner practiced law?
Nate Wagner has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Nate Wagner go to law school?
Nate Wagner earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Political, 2000).
How can I contact Nate Wagner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Montana School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Political
University of Montana
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 2006

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