James H. Goetz, Lawyer at Goetz, Baldwin & Geddes, P.C.

James H. Goetz, Of Counsel Attorney
General Practice, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Constitutional, Criminal, Environmental, Personal Injury (Plaintiffs), Commercial ...

Phone:406-587-0618
Web:www.goetzlawfirm.com
Address: 35 North Grand Avenue (59715), Bozeman, MT 59715

Law Firm:	Goetz, Baldwin & Geddes, P.C.
Lawyer:	James H. Goetz
Phone:	406-587-0618
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Of Counsel
Practice Areas:	General Practice, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Constitutional, Criminal, Environmental, Personal Injury (Plaintiffs), Commercial Law, Business Law, Litigation
Bio:	Representative Cases: Baldwin v. Montana Fish & Game Comm'n., 436 US 371 (1978) Department of Revenue of Montana v. Kurth Ranch, 511 US 767 (1994). \| AV Preeminent \| James Goetz was born in Miles City, Montana, in 1942, and raised in Ennis,Montana. He graduated from Montana State University (History) in 1965, and from Yale Law School in 1968, and was admitted to the Montana Bar in 1969. He is also admitted to practice in the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Goetz specializes in litigation.He first case was Goetz v. Harrison, 154 Mont. 274, 462 P.2d 891 (1969), a case in which he, after failing the Montana Bar examination, challenged the “diploma privilege,” which allowed admission of graduates of the University of Montana Law School to the Montana Bar without the requirement that they pass the Bar examination. This was followed by Huffman v. Montana Supreme Court, 372 F.Supp. 1175, (D.Mont. 1974). Ultimately, the diploma privilege was abolished by Order of the Montana Supreme Court.One of his early constitutional cases was U. S. v. Reiser, 394 F.Supp. 1060 (D.Mont. 1975), a case in which the Court held that the U. S. Selective Service System was unconstitutional as sexually discriminatory. That case was quickly overturned in the Ninth Circuit (U. S. v. Reiser, 532 F.2nd 673 (9th Cir. 1976)).Other early significant litigation includes Libby Rod and Gun Club v. Poteat, 594 F.2d 742 (9th Cir. 1979) (affirme
Admitted:	1969, Montana; 1970, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 1972, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1974, U.S. Supreme Court;
College:	Montana State University, Class of 1965, B.A.
Law School:	Yale University, Class of 1968, LL.B.
Membership:	State Bar of Montana American Bar Association American Associates for Justice Montana Trial Lawyers Association. \| Bar Fellowship: American College of Trial Lawyers; The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers; Former Chairman, Montana Advisory Commission on Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure; International Society of Barristers; American Board of Trial Advocates.
Web:	www.goetzlawfirm.com
Languages:	English

Lawyer James H. Goetz, graduated from Montana State University, Class of 1965, B.A. Yale University, Class of 1968, LL.B., is now employed by Goetz, Baldwin & Geddes, P.C. at 35 North Grand Avenue (59715) Bozeman, MT 59715.

While being a member of State Bar of Montana American Bar Association American Associates for Justice Montana Trial Lawyers Association. | Bar Fellowship: American College of Trial Lawyers; The American Academy of Appellate Lawyers; Former Chairman, Montana Advisory Commission on Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure; International Society of Barristers; American Board of Trial Advocates., James H. Goetz is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James H. Goetz as your lawyer, you should consider whether James H. Goetz offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James H. Goetz has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James H. Goetz's office is located at Bozeman, MT, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James H. Goetz has been admitted in 1969, Montana; 1970, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 1972, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1974, U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include General Practice, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Constitutional, Criminal, Environmental, Personal Injury (Plaintiffs), Commercial Law, Business Law, Litigation.

James H. Goetz's college and law school education includes Montana State University, Class of 1965, B.A., Yale University, Class of 1968, LL.B.. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: Baldwin v. Montana Fish & Game Comm'n., 436 US 371 (1978) Department of Revenue of Montana v. Kurth Ranch, 511 US 767 (1994). | AV Preeminent | James Goetz was born in Miles City, Montana, in 1942, and raised in Ennis,Montana. He graduated from Montana State University (History) in 1965, and from Yale Law School in 1968, and was admitted to the Montana Bar in 1969. He is also admitted to practice in the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Goetz specializes in litigation.He first case was Goetz v. Harrison, 154 Mont. 274, 462 P.2d 891 (1969), a case in which he, after failing the Montana Bar examination, challenged the “diploma privilege,” which allowed admission of graduates of the University of Montana Law School to the Montana Bar without the requirement that they pass the Bar examination. This was followed by Huffman v. Montana Supreme Court, 372 F.Supp. 1175, (D.Mont. 1974). Ultimately, the diploma privilege was abolished by Order of the Montana Supreme Court.One of his early constitutional cases was U. S. v. Reiser, 394 F.Supp. 1060 (D.Mont. 1975), a case in which the Court held that the U. S. Selective Service System was unconstitutional as sexually discriminatory. That case was quickly overturned in the Ninth Circuit (U. S. v. Reiser, 532 F.2nd 673 (9th Cir. 1976)).Other early significant litigation includes Libby Rod and Gun Club v. Poteat, 594 F.2d 742 (9th Cir. 1979) (affirme. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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