Atty. Paul Odegaard
Paul Odegaard, a North Dakota native, came to Montana in 1999 to begin his legal career in private practice. Prior to earning his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1998, Paul graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1994.
Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants Attorney · Serving Billings, MT
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About Paul Odegaard at a Glance
Paul Odegaard is a workers comp attorney based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Odegaard Injury Lawyers. Admitted to practice in Montana, State of Montana. Educated at University of North Dakota (—, 1998) and University of Minnesota (—, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul Odegaard
- Paul Odegaard, a North Dakota native, came to Montana in 1999 to begin his legal career in private practice
- Prior to earning his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1998, Paul graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1994
- While attending law school, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif, which reflected his achievement for graduating in the top 10% of his class
- After graduating from law school, Paul served as a law clerk for the Justice Mary Muehlen Maring of the North Dakota Supreme Court for one year
- From there, he began working for the Crowley Fleck firm in Billings, Montana, where he handled civil litigation cases-primarily in the fields of personal injury and workers' compensation
- In 2001, Paul joined the firm Cozzens, Warren & Harris, where he focused primarily on representing plaintiffs in personal injury, product liability, workers' compensation and safe workplace litigation cases
- In 2005, the firm became Cozzens, Harman, Warren, Harris & Odegaard, PLLP
- In 2008, Paul started his own practice and continued to focus on helping people deal with the devastating effects of physical injuries or wrongful death - whether caused by a workplace accident, defective products, or the negligence of others
- Having spent much of his youth near the Bakken oil fields of the Williston Basin, he became particularly committed to representing victims of workplace injury in that region.In 2019, Paul merged his law practice with his friend and colleague, A.J
- Miller-forming Odegaard Miller Law, PLLC. In 2020, Paul and A.J. merged their firm with their respected colleagues, Mark Kovacich and Ben Snipes to create Odegaard Kovacich Snipes
- The firm has grown to include a larger staff of attorneys who all have a shared philosophy: to do what is right by the client
- The firm, with a combined legal experience of 100+ years, has offices across Montana, and represents clients statewide
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Paul Odegaard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Odegaard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Billings.
Workers Compensation in Billings
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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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Why Clients in Billings Choose Paul Odegaard
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 Paul Odegaard's practice in the field of workers comp.
Focused Workers Comp Practice
Concentrating on workers comp means Paul Odegaard's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Billings
A Billings-based practice means Paul Odegaard 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 Paul Odegaard Handles in Billings
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