William Gilbert

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High Plains Law, P.L.L.C.

Experience: 24 years

Business Law, Construction Law, Personal Injury and 7 others

Montana and 9th Circuit

Experience 24y

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High Plains Law, P.L.L.C. is a general practice law firm servicing Central Montana from our office in downtown Billings. We are dedicated to giving our clients not only quality legal representation but also outstanding customer service and value.

The grandson of Butte miners, Will Gilbert is a fourth generation Montanan. Will graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 2000 and has been practicing in Montana since that time. Prior to founding High Plains Law, P.L.L.C., he was a partner in a well-respected firm and focused his practice on insurance defense, including personal injury, premises liability, construction defects and coverage issues. He defended substantial and complex claims in areas such as industrial accidents, health care facility liability and mining subsidence.

Will is admitted to practice in all of the State Courts of Montana, the Federal Court for the District of Montana and the Ninth Circuit. He is also admitted in several of Montanaâs Tribal Courts. Will is also an active member of his profession, with memberships in the State Bar of Montana, the Yellowstone Area Bar Association, the American Bar Association and Phi Delta Phi.
Will has been a resident of Billings since 2001 and strongly believes in its community, volunteering his time through many community groups, including serving on government advisory and non-profit boards. Previously, he has coached Little League and volunteered for the Red Cross. In his spare time, Will enjoys the many opportunities available in Montana including hunting, fishing, floating Montanaâs many rivers, and riding his motorcycle.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Montana

Since 2000

9th Circuit

Since 2006

Professional Experience

2011 - Current

High Plains Law, P.L.L.C.

Member

2011 - 2011

Halverson, Gilbert & Mahlen, P.C.

Partner

2005 - 2010

Halverson & Gilbert, P.C.

Partner

2001 - 2005

Herndon, Sweeney & Halverson, P.C.

Associate

2000 - 2001

Chris R. Young, P.C.

Associate

Education

1997 - 2000

University of Montana School of Law

J.D. | Law

Activities: Phi Delta Phi, 1997-2000 (Magister 1999-2000);

1989 - 1993

Rollins College

B.A. | Psychology

Honors: Dean's list, 1992; President's list, 1993.

Contacts

High Plains Law, P.L.L.C. 2718 Montana Ave Suite 218 Billings MT 59101 Toll-Free: (406) 254-8903 Telephone: (406) 254-8903 Fax: (406) 254-8905

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Experience: 24 years

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Phone: (406) 254-8903

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

DUI & DWI

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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