Atty. Tom W. Stonecipher

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.

Bozeman Bozeman 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (406) 551-4781

Profile Summary

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 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 Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

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

Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Montana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →

Land Use & Zoning

Tom W. Stonecipher is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tom W. Stonecipher

Where is Tom W. Stonecipher's law office located?
Tom W. Stonecipher's law practice is located in Bozeman, Montana. The firm is Tarlow Stonecipher Weamer & Kelly, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom W. Stonecipher handle?
Tom W. Stonecipher focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Tom W. Stonecipher practiced law?
Tom W. Stonecipher has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Tom W. Stonecipher go to law school?
Tom W. Stonecipher earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Tom W. Stonecipher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Tom W. Stonecipher received?
Tom W. Stonecipher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University, Bloomington
- 1974
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1989
Montana
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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