Atty. Tom W. Stonecipher
Tom Stonecipher practiced for eighteen years in Chicago, primarily working on complex commercial cases, before coming to Montana in 1993. His practice includes civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels for local and national clients.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Bozeman, MT · 52+ Years Experience
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About Tom W. Stonecipher at a Glance
Tom W. Stonecipher is a Retired Partner based in Bozeman, Montana, practicing at Tarlow Stonecipher Weamer & Kelly, PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and Washington (Inactive) (1989). Educated at Indiana University, Bloomington (J.D., 1974) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1998-1999, American Bar Association State Bar of Montana Illinois State Bar Association Washington State Bar Association Dartmouth Lawyers Association Gallatin County Bar Association. Serves clients in Bozeman, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tom W. Stonecipher
- Tom Stonecipher practiced for eighteen years in Chicago, primarily working on complex commercial cases, before coming to Montana in 1993
- His practice includes civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels for local and national clients
- He works extensively in the areas of commercial transactions
- zoning, land use, and real estate development
- tort defense
- employment
- entity formation, finance, and acquisitions
- and examining and opining on transactions for national lenders involving assets in Montana
- Before law school, Tom served three years in the U.S
- Army in the field artillery
Practice Areas Explained
Tom W. Stonecipher's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom W. Stonecipher handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bozeman.
Personal Injury in Bozeman
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.
Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →
Employment Law in Bozeman
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →
Business & Corporate Law in Bozeman
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →
Real Estate Law in Bozeman
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →
Land Use & Zoning in Bozeman
Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Montana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bozeman
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 Bozeman 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.
Bozeman Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bozeman-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bozeman Choose Tom W. Stonecipher
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 Tom W. Stonecipher's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tom W. Stonecipher brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Supreme Court, Tom W. Stonecipher can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Tom W. Stonecipher can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bozeman
A Bozeman-based practice means Tom W. Stonecipher attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Tom W. Stonecipher Handles in Bozeman
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