Atty. Thomas E. Root
Thomas E. Root is a lawyer practicing mining, energy, environmental and 1 other area of law.
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Thomas E. Root is a environmental and energy attorney based in Helena, Montana. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1974), U.S. District Court, Tenth Circuit (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and Montana (1981). Educated at University of Wyoming (J.D., 1973) and University of Colorado (B.A. University, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Helena, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas E. Root is a lawyer practicing mining, energy, environmental and 1 other area of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Thomas practices in Helena, MT
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Root handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas E. Root is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Montana →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Thomas E. Root is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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