Meri Kathleen Althauser, ADR Attorney in Missoula, Montana

Meri concentrates on adr, child custody, divorce, estate planning, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meri handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• ADR

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• Child Custody

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• Divorce

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• Estate Planning

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• Family Law

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Meri's primary office is at 415 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 1, Missoula, MT, 59801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Meri usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Meri 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Meri for a adr case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Meri walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Meri offer a free consultation?

  Meri charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meri's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Meri'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. Meri gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Meri take my case if I'm outside Missoula?

  Meri 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 — Meri 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 Meri?

  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. Meri will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Meri accepting new adr clients right now?

  Meri's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.