Atty. Russ Plath

Atty. Russ Plath

For more than twenty-five years, attorney Russ Plath has assisted the disabled and injured on issues of workers' comp and personal injury. He directs the focus of his work to Montana, where he has lived since birth.

Billings Billings 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Russ Plath at a glance

Russ Plath is a Member based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Russ Plath Law, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Montana (1980). Educated at University of Montana J.D. (—) and Montana State University B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For more than twenty-five years, attorney Russ Plath has assisted the disabled and injured on issues of workers' comp and personal injury
  • He directs the focus of his work to Montana, where he has lived since birth
  • His goal is to always provide compassionate and expert legal service to reach a realistic outcome for all parties
  • With his lively character and decades of experience, Russ is able to apply both professionalism and a little humanity to the legal world
  • Russ is a member of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and is recognized by the Top Attorneys of North America

Practice Areas Explained

Russ Plath's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Russ Plath is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Montana →

Wrongful Death

Russ Plath is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Montana →

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.

Russ Plath is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Russ Plath is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Montana →

Insurance Law

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

Russ Plath is one of 121,912 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russ Plath

Where is Russ Plath's law office located?
Russ Plath's law practice is located in Billings, Montana. The firm is Russ Plath Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russ Plath handle?
Russ Plath focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Russ Plath practiced law?
Russ Plath has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Russ Plath go to law school?
Russ Plath earned their education at (—); (—).
How can I contact Russ Plath for a consultation?
You can contact Russ Plath directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Russ Plath received?
Russ Plath's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Montana J.D.
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Montana State University B.A.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1980

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