Atty. Thomas E. Towe

Atty. Thomas E. Towe

Thomas E. Towe is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, farm law, ranch law and 9 other areas of law.

Billings Billings 64 Years Experience 64 year
Call (406) 831-7386

Profile Summary

About Thomas E. Towe at a glance

Thomas E. Towe is a Member based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Gosch. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, ip, tax, and class action. Admitted to practice in Montana (1962), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1963), U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Supreme Court (1965), and U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1967). Educated at University of Montana (LL.B., 1962) and Earlham College (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Yellowstone County Bar Association State Bar of Montana. Serves clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas E. Towe is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, farm law, ranch law and 9 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Earlham College in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Thomas practices at Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Gosch in Billings, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas E. Towe's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas E. Towe is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas E. Towe is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Montana →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas E. Towe is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Montana →

Class Action

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas E. Towe

Where is Thomas E. Towe's law office located?
Thomas E. Towe's law practice is located in Billings, Montana. The firm is Towe, Ball, Mackey, Sommerfeld & Gosch. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. Towe handle?
Thomas E. Towe focuses on estate planning, employment, ip, tax, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Thomas E. Towe practiced law?
Thomas E. Towe has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Thomas E. Towe go to law school?
Thomas E. Towe earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.A., 1959).
How can I contact Thomas E. Towe for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas E. Towe 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 Thomas E. Towe received?
Thomas E. Towe's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
University of Montana
- 1962
B.A.
Earlham College
- 1959

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, U.S. Claims Court and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Crow Tribal Court Fort Peck Tribal Court Northern Cheyenne Tri
Admitted: 2002

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