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Dedicated to our craftUnderstanding Contingency Fee Structure in Personal Injury Cases
If you have been injured in an accident, it is important to know your legal rights and remedies. The attorneys at Bryan, diStefano & Mattingley understand that you may be struggling under the financial and emotional burden your injury has caused. They will work with you on a contingency fee basis to ensure you are […]
DUIs in Montana … part two
What happens if you are convicted of DUI? The 2015 Montana Legislature made several changes to Montana’s DUI laws. These changes include doubling minimum fines for convictions and increasing maximum sentences for DUI offenders. Under current Montana law, a person convicted of DUI will be subject to a minimum fine of $600 for a first […]
DUIs in Montana … part one
Many Montanans enjoy a drink with friends and many good people may be driving under the influence and not even know it. If you find yourself charged with DUI, it is important to understand your rights. What is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs? In Montana, it is illegal for a person who […]
Stop and Frisk in Montana
We have heard a lot about stop and frisk in the last couple of months, namely the New York police’s former stop and frisk policy and the Trump-Pence campaign’s claims that that tactic is an essential crime prevention tool uniquely capable of fending off anarchy and saving lives in crime-ridden communities. There are conflicting arguments on the […]
I’ve been Injured by a Vaccine- What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?
If you have been injured by a vaccine there is national program that you might qualify for to receive compensation for your injuries and to ensure you have the ability to receive future care and treatment for your injury. If you have received a vaccine-related injury, it is important to find a lawyer that is […]
Personal Injury: My medial bills and lost wages are piling up- what does Montana law say?
When you’re injured in an accident in Montana, insurance companies are often required to “advance-pay” your medical bills and lost wages. “Advance pay” means that you can receive reimbursement for certain medical bills and lost wages when these losses are incurred, instead of having to wait for a final settlement of your claim. Montana law […]
Divorce in the Flathead: How to Choose The Right Divorce Lawyer for You and Your Family
Once you have made the difficult decision to divorce or you are strongly contemplating the possibility- one of the most important decisions to be made at the beginning of the process is selecting a divorce lawyer to represent you. You need to do your homework up front, because this is the professional that will (hopefully) […]
Why Criminal Law
I couldn’t count the number of times that I’ve been asked how I can possibly practice criminal law—how I can defend “criminals.” Why not prosecute instead? Depending on the audience, my answer varies. In Montana, where we place such a premium on individual rights and privacy, my answer usually is some form of explaining how […]