Montana’s Best Personal Injury Firm

Montana Trial Lawyers - Honesty, Strength and Dogged Determination

Western Justice Associates, PLLC

We’re Western Justice Associates, PLLC

Fighting for Justice, Backed by Decades of Experience

Western Justice Associates, PLLC is dedicated to the Montana values of honesty, strength, and dogged determination. We represent and uphold these standards in every client interaction and throughout every case we handle.

The settlements we’ve obtained are among the largest in the region, and we’re ready to put the full force of our expertise behind you and your case. Schedule your first free meeting today.

Let’s talk about how we can help.

Our Practice Areas

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  • Bozeman Car Accident Attorney

    No one wants to be involved in a car accident. Not only does that disrupt your day, but you could also feel the ramifications of a crash for weeks and months. And if you have

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    Car Accidents
  • Bozeman Consumer Protection Attorney

    The old saying goes, “When there’s a will, there’s a way.” This is the perspective many parties with ulterior motives seem to embrace based on the way they treat their customers. This isn’t an approach

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    Consumer Protection
  • Bozeman Environmental Litigation Attorney

    As humans, we count on access to natural resources like air, soil, and water for our basic survival. However, certain choices our society makes in pursuit of fossil fuels like natural gas or crude oil

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    Environmental Litigation
  • Groundwater Contamination in Montana

    Leaking underground storage containers like septic tanks, abandoned hazardous waste sites, municipal landfills, and agricultural runoff from farms and ranches. These are just some of the many sources of groundwater contamination in Montana. The concerning

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    Groundwater Contamination
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Western Justice Associates, PLLC

Who We Are

Aggressive and Compassionate Personal Injury Attorneys

Every person in Montana deserves to live a happy, safe, and healthy life. When another person’s or entity’s negligence causes serious injury or harm, we’re here to make things right.

We handle a wide range of accidents and case types, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice cases, defective products, nursing home abuse, workplace injuries, and more. We are also proud to advocate for our clients’ legal and civil rights by fighting back against corporate misbehavior, insurance fraud, and governmental abuses of power.

After a serious injury or environmental issue, we want you to know that we are on your side. Our dedicated team of attorneys has the experience your case needs and deserves.

Environmental Law

Protecting Our State’s Natural Beauty

At Western Justice Associates, PLLC, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of private property owners from pollution and environmental contamination. Our attorneys represent people and property owners dealing with groundwater contamination, pipeline breaks, oil and gas damage, oil spills, commercial pollution, fire damage, construction defects, and more.

We have secured some of the largest settlements for environmental pollution in our region. This includes a $25 million settlement against Pennsylvania Power and Light and a $2 million settlement against ExxonMobil.

Our history of success speaks for itself and our dedication to the state of Montana.

Nationally Recognized

Fighting for Justice, Backed
by Decades of Experience

Unparalleled Consumer Protection

You worked hard for your financial stability — we fight back when banks, lenders, or big businesses try to take it away.

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A History of Success

Backed by multi-million-dollar results, we know how to take on big corporations — and we’re ready to fight for you.

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Free Consultations

Legal guidance should be free. Schedule a no-cost consultation to see if we’re the right fit for your case.

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Local Representation for Nationwide Cases

Out-of-state companies often cause pollution in Montana. We have the resources to hold them accountable.

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Attorneys You Can Count On

Injured or facing environmental loss? When legal issues hit home, trust the attorneys who will stand up for you.

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No Win, No Fee

We work on a contingency basis, so you won't owe us anything in an injury case unless we win.

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Western Justice Attorneys

With decades of legal experience, the attorneys at Western Justice Associates are passionate about working as a team to get the best results for our clients. Whether we're assisting with a car accident, denied insurance claim, or environmental damage, we’re here to ensure you and your family obtain justice.

Notable Settlements & Verdicts

Results for Our Clients

  • $25,000,000
    Enviromental Litigation

    Jory Ruggiero acted as lead attorney on behalf of 57 landowners whose groundwater was contaminated in a case that resulted in a settlement against seven power companies that owned the Colstrip power plant.

  • $4,500,000
    Enviromental Litigation

    In recoveries relating to an insurer’s refusal to pay for clean-up costs associated with a gasoline spill on the Yellowstone River.

  • $4,000,000
    Insurance Bad Faith

    In recoveries relating to an insurer’s breach of its disability insurance policy and violations of Montana’s insurance bad faith statutes.

  • $7,500,000
    Enviromental Litigation

    Western Justice Associates represented 15 landowners in a case against the City of Bozeman and developers over pollution leaking from the landfill. The $7.5 million settlement also included an upgrade to the clean-up system for the pollutants in addition to the settlement amount.

  • $9,000,000
    Enviromental Litigation

    Jory Ruggiero acted as lead attorney in a case that resulted in $9+ million in settlements against various polluters in a town in Eastern Montana.

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