Tonja Schaff Kostelecky, Business Attorney in Great Falls, Montana

Tonja concentrates on business, child custody, divorce, employment, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tonja handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Employment

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• Family Law

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Tonja's primary office is at 25 5th Street North, Suite 202, Great Falls, MT, 59401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Tonja discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Tonja for a business case?

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

• Does Tonja offer a free consultation?

  Tonja charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tonja's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Tonja's current terms during booking.

• How long do business cases in Montana typically take?

  Simple business 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. Tonja gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Tonja take my case if I'm outside Great Falls?

  Tonja 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 — Tonja 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 Tonja?

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

• Is Tonja accepting new business clients right now?

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