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Michael Manning represents clients in Billings, Montana across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Michael Manning
A former law clerk for Ninth Circuit Judges Thomas G. Nelson and N. Randy Smith, Michael Manning’s practice focuses on appellate advocacy and complex litigation. He has argued multiple appeals in the Ninth Circuit, and regularly represents clients in both federal and state courts. His appellate and trial-level litigation experience covers a broad range of substantive topics, including environmental litigation, constitutional issues, intellectual property, bank bad faith and lender liability, personal injury and wrongful death, employment disputes, real estate, and contract disputes.
Mr. Manning is a Montana native and a current board member of the Montana Justice Foundation. He is a past member of the ABA Council of Appellate Lawyers Rules Committee, as well as a past board member of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in all Montana state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Montana and the United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth, Tenth, D.C. and Federal Circuits.
Credentials
Education
The University of Montana
— · 2006
University of Notre Dame
— · 2003
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Montana
2006 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Billings)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Billings)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Billings)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Locations
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Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP
175 North 27th Street, Suite 1206
Billings, Montana 59101
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What areas of law does Michael Manning practice?
Michael Manning focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Where is Michael Manning located?
Michael Manning primarily serves clients in Billings, Montana, with an office at 175 North 27th Street, Suite 1206.
How experienced is Michael Manning?
Michael Manning has 20 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2006.
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