Atty. William Russell McElyea

Atty. William Russell McElyea

Hon. William Russell McElyea is a lawyer practicing water law, real estate, land use planning.

Bozeman Bozeman 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About William Russell McElyea at a glance

William Russell McElyea is a Gen. Coun. based in Bozeman, Montana. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Montana (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1989), Colorado (Inactive) (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1995). Educated at University of Colorado (J.D., 1989) and Northern Arizona University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Bozeman, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. William Russell McElyea is a lawyer practicing water law, real estate, land use planning
  • William received a B.S. degree from Northern Arizona University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices in Bozeman, MT

Practice Areas Explained

William Russell McElyea's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Russell McElyea handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

William Russell McElyea is one of 40,226 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 andnue, 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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Where is William Russell McElyea's law office located?
William Russell McElyea's law practice is located in Bozeman, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Russell McElyea handle?
William Russell McElyea focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has William Russell McElyea practiced law?
William Russell McElyea has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Russell McElyea go to law school?
William Russell McElyea earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact William Russell McElyea for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Russell McElyea received?
William Russell McElyea's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado
- 1989
B.S.
Northern Arizona University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1989
Colorado (Inactive)
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996

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