Family Law

• Adoption
• Guardianship

Criminal Law

• Fraud

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  Starting a new business venture is exciting, but making sure you properly cover all your legal bases from the beginning can feel overwhelming. Our lawyers help our clients properly file all necessary documentation when starting a new business, and we can help you gain an increased knowledge of business law so you can confidently navigate the future as your business grows.
• Business Transactions
  Our team can help manage the legal side of your business transactions to protect your company and help you minimize the risk of facing legal action.
• Limited Liability Companies
• Intellectual Property
  Most business activities require legal documentation. If improperly prepared, these legal documents can cause a range of issues in the future, such as intellectual property disputes or taxation issues. Our team of business lawyers at Patten, Peterman, Bekkedahl & Green in Billings, Montana, can provide the legal guidance you need to protect the best interests of your company.
• Unfair Competition
• Antitrust

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  Your employment cannot be terminated for just any reason. A termination is considered "wrongful" if it is based on discrimination or retaliation. Our attorneys can help you argue that your employment was ended in an illegal manner.
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
  Federal employment law sets strict standards on how many hours an hourly employee is allowed to work before being owed overtime pay. Also, an employer must pay its employees the wages set forth in an employment contract. If you believe you have not been fairly compensated for your labor, our attorneys can help you potentially regain your lost wages.
• Employment Litigation
  At our Billings, Montana, law firm, attorney Michael F. McGuinness is our primary lawyer for employment law cases. Mike is a graduate of Montana State University and California Western School of Law. He is intimately familiar with both federal and Montana state employment law, and he can represent both employers and employees in employment disputes.
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  April joined our firm in September, 1995 as a Paralegal for James A. Patten in the bankruptcy department. She has over 18 years in bankruptcy as well as commercial litigation, collections, and real estate law. April earned an Associates Degree from North Dakota College of Science and received her Paralegal Certificate from the Interstate Business College in Fargo, North Dakota. She is currently a member of the Montana Association of Legal Assistants.
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Transactions
  When selling a piece of real estate, especially to a gas and oil company, the buyer will look to pay as little as possible for your land. Our lawyers understand the value of your property and can handle the negotiations in your real estate transaction so that you receive all of the money you are due.
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Amanda joined the firm in August of 2022 as an assistant and paralegal to Molly S. Considine. She obtained her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming followed by a Paralegal Certificate. Prior to joining the firm, Amanda had 5 years of experience in personal injury law and case management services for disabled adults contracted through the state of Montana. She is a current member of Montana Association of Legal Assistants.
• Disability Discrimination

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Patten, Peterman, Bekkedahl & Green in Billings, MT, provides estate planning services to protect your legacy and provide for your family.
• Wills
• Trusts
  Diane is a Paralegal and began with us in 1999 after majoring in accounting and graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from MSU-Bozeman in 1976. Diane works with Bruce Bekkedahl in the areas of estate and trust administration, fiduciary accounting, preparation of estate, gift and fiduciary income tax returns. Prior to working for PPBG, Diane had over twenty years' experience with public, private and governmental accounting entities.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Andy is a former chapter 7 bankruptcy panel trustee and has participated as lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.
• Foreclosure
  If you are facing foreclosure, our attorneys can help you file for bankruptcy in a way that postpones the foreclosure process.
• Tax Law
  W. Scott Green and the attorneys at Patten, Peterman, Bekkedahl & Green in Billings, MT, can protect you in matters of tax law.
• Debt Collection
  Businesses are legally protected against unfair debt collection processes, such as threats of property seizure or wage garnishments that cannot or will not happen. We can be your advocates if your rights have been violated.