
Geoffrey R. Keller, ADR Attorney in Billings, Montana
Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Animal Law, and Insurance · 4.7/5 rating from 34 verified client reviews
PartneratMatovich, Keller & Huso, P.C.
Billings, MT
Practicing adr in Billings since 1983.
- 43+
- Years practicing
- 4.7 ★
- 34 client reviews
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Geoffrey R. Keller is a partner based in Billings, MT. The practice focuses on ADR, Animal Law, and Insurance. Geoffrey has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Matovich, Keller & Huso, P.C.. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 34 client reviews.
- Based in
- Billings, MT
- Experience
- over 43 years
- Known for
- ADR · Animal Law · Insurance
- Handles ADR, Animal Law, and Insurance matters from Billings, MT.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Geoffrey R. Keller: Geoffrey R. Keller is a partner based in Billings, MT. The practice focuses on ADR, Animal Law, and Insurance. Geoffrey has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Matovich, Keller & Huso, P.C.. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 34 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Geoffrey takes on
Geoffrey concentrates on adr, animal law, insurance, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Geoffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Animal Law
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Workers Comp
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ADR cases in Billings, Montana
Geoffrey takes adr matters in Billings, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
Animal Law cases in Billings, Montana
Geoffrey takes animal law matters in Billings, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Billings, Montana
Geoffrey takes insurance matters in Billings, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Billings, Montana
Geoffrey takes litigation matters in Billings, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Billings, Montana
Geoffrey takes product liability matters in Billings, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Geoffrey agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Geoffrey R. Keller — adr lawyer in Billings
Geoffrey R. Keller is a partner based in Billings, MT. The practice focuses on ADR, Animal Law, and Insurance. Geoffrey has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Matovich, Keller & Huso, P.C.. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 34 client reviews.
Geoff Keller is a native Montanan raised in the northwestern mountains and streams of Kalispell. He obtained a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in Vermont, and his J.D. degree from the University of Montana in Missoula. Geoff clerked for the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court in Helena before entering private practice as a lawyer in Billings in 1984. In 1986, he joined Carey Matovich to form the present law firm of Matovich, Keller & Huso, P.C..
As a lawyer in Billings, Montana, Geoff maintains primarily an insurance defense practice, representing casualty insureds and insurers, workers’ compensation insurers/employers, insurers in unfair trade practices claims, commercial litigants, and veterinarians regarding E/O claims. Geoff has been lead attorney in unfair trade practices, casualty, product liability, and veterinary malpractice claims in state, federal and tribal courts, and enjoys a state-wide practice. He has also testified as an expert witness in workers’ compensation claims-handling matters.
Geoff holds an AV-preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell in the separate areas of Litigation, Insurance and Workers’ Compensation, and has been selected for inclusion in the Mountain States Super Lawyers. He is a member of the Montana Bar Association, Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and American Veterinary Medical Law Association. Geoff is admitted to practice in all Montana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
When not practicing law, Geoff rafts nearby white waters, fly fishes Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness, and skis various Rocky Mountain resorts.
Co-Author: "Worker's Compensation in Montana," NBI, 1989; "The New Workers Compensation Act," Montana Lawyer, 1989; "Advanced Workers' Compensation in Montana," NBI, 1990; "Montana Labor and Employment Law," NBI, 1992; "Workers' Compensation in Montana," Lorman Education Services, 1993. Law Clerk, Montana Workers Compensation Court 1983-1984. Speaker, Governor's Conference on Workers' Compensation, 1991.
How Geoffrey handles adr matters
Geoff Keller is a native Montanan raised in the northwestern mountains and streams of Kalispell. He obtained a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in Vermont, and his J.D. degree from the University of Montana in Missoula. Geoff clerked for the Montana Workers’ Compensation Court in Helena before entering private practice as a lawyer in Billings in 1984. In 1986, he joined Carey Matovich to form…
The kind of cases Geoffrey takes
Geoffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, animal law, and insurance matters in Billings and the surrounding Montana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Montana
J.D. · 1983
Middlebury College
B.A. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Geoffrey's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
2009 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2003 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1983 · ACTIVE
Montana
1983 · ACTIVE
Geoffrey studied at J.D. in University of Montana and B.A. in Middlebury College.
Law school and academic background
Geoffrey completed J.D. in University of Montana and B.A. in Middlebury College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Geoffrey runs in Montana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Geoffrey has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Geoffrey's professional memberships and bar associations
Yellowstone County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Montana Montana Defense Trial Lawyers
membership
Locations
Geoffrey R. Keller's office in Billings
Geoffrey's primary office is at Western Security Bank Building, Suite 225, 2812 1st Avenue North, Suite 225, Billings, MT, 59103-1098. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Matovich, Keller & Huso, P.C.
Western Security Bank Building, Suite 225, 2812 1st Avenue North, Suite 225
Billings, MT 59103-1098
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Client reviews of Geoffrey R. Keller — 4.7/5 rating from 34 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Geoffrey. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Billings.
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How to hire Geoffrey R. Keller — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Geoffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Geoffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Geoffrey's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Geoffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Billings, Montana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Geoffrey
Geoffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Geoffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Geoffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Geoffrey R. Keller
How much does it cost to hire Geoffrey for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Geoffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Geoffrey offer a free consultation?
Geoffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Geoffrey's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Geoffrey's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Montana typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Geoffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Geoffrey take my case if I'm outside Billings?
Geoffrey is licensed in Montana. Matters governed by Montana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Geoffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Geoffrey?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Geoffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Geoffrey accepting new adr clients right now?
Geoffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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