Atty. Thomas E. Smith
Tom Smith's practice emphasizes all facets of real estate law, water law, and telecommunications. He also works in the area of banking law and commercial transactions.
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Thomas E. Smith is an Of Counsel based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Moulton Bellingham PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Montana (1984). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 1984) and Gonzaga University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Montana American Bar Association. Serves clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Tom Smith's practice emphasizes all facets of real estate law, water law, and telecommunications
- He also works in the area of banking law and commercial transactions
- Tom was born in Billings on January 13, 1959
- He attended Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, receiving his B.A. degree in 1981, and his J.D. degree in 1984
- While at Gonzaga, Tom served as the student member on the Board of Regents, Gonzaga University, from 1980 to 1981, and studied abroad at the Gonzaga-in-Florence (Italy) program.Tom returned to Billings in 1984 and began working at the Moulton Law Firm
- He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Montana, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Tom enjoys an excellent reputation with his practice and is named as one of the Best Lawyers in America under the category of real estate.Tom is married to Robin who is a physical therapist, and they have one daughter, Evan, who is making Tom proud as a successful student at Gonzaga University
- In his free time, Tom enjoys reading, biking, being a loyal fan of Gonzaga basketball, and following his daughter’s many activities
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas E. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas E. Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas E. Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas E. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas E. Smith is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Montana →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Thomas E. Smith is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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