Jason S. Ritchie

Jason S. Ritchie


Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP

Recognized since 2012

Billings, Montana

Practice Areas

Agriculture Law

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law - Individuals

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Labor Law - Union

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Labor Law - Management
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Mr. Ritchie successfully represents clients involved in virtually all types of labor and employment disputes. Businesses trust Mr. Ritchie to achieve positive results when their reputations are on the line.

Mr. Ritchie represents and advises clients in several areas, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, breach of employment contract, response to state and federal investigations and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Montana Human Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the National Rehabilitation Act. Mr. Ritchie advises clients on employment matters, and has given a number of seminars on labor and employment related topics. Mr. Ritchie has also represented various commercial clients in contract disputes, real estate litigation, construction disputes, natural resource litigation, and environmental litigation.

Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in both State and Federal court in Montana, and before the Montana Human Rights Commission, the Montana Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has represented clients in responding to government investigations including two fatality investigations and numerous subpoenas.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 175 North 27th Street, Suite 1206
    Billings, MT 59101
Education
  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 2004
Bar Admissions
  • Montana, State Bar of Montana
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Montana Bar Association - Member
  • Yellowstone County Bar Association - Member

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Labor Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Billings (2023)
  • Labor Law - Management, Billings (2022)
  • Labor Law - Management, Billings (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Agriculture Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Union
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • Recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA (2011-2013)
  • Named a Rising Star for Employment & Labor in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Mountain States Super Lawyers, published by Law & Politics (Minneapolis)

Publications

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