Jeffrey A. Weldon

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Jeffrey A. Weldon: Attorney with Felt Martin PC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Jeff joined the firm in 2005 and is a shareholder. His practice primarily focuses on Montana school law, labor and employment law, and local government law. Jeff serves as general counsel for several Montana school boards and has advised and represented other public and private entities. Jeff serves as the City Attorney for the City of Forsyth, Montana, and the Town Attorney for the Town of Fromberg, Montana.

He formerly served as legal counsel and human resources director for Billings Public Schools, Montana’s largest public school system. He also served as chief legal counsel for Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. He was formerly associated with the law firm of Moulton, Bellingham, Longo & Mather, P.C., in Billings.

Jeff served in the Montana Senate from 1993 to 1997, during which time he served as a member of the Senate Local Government Committee, the Senate Natural Resources Committee, the Montana Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission, the Montana Environmental Quality Council, and the Montana Indian Affairs Committee.

Jeff lives on the family ranch south of Billings with his wife, Leslie, and a house full of dogs and cats. Jeff and Leslie have two daughters.

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Education Law
  • Local Government
  • Labor and Employment
  • Real Estate
  • Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Indian Law

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
Billings, MT 59101
University Attended:
University of Montana, B.A., 1986; University of Montana, M.P.A., 1994
Law School Attended:
University of Montana, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, Montana; 1997, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 1998, Montana, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 1998, Blackfeet Tribal Court; 1998, Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Court; 1998, Crow Tribal Court; 1998, Northern Cheyenne Tribal Court; 1997, Montana
Memberships:

Professional Associations: Jeff is a member of the local and state bar associations and of the Council of School Attorneys. He is the past chairman of the School Law Section of the State Bar of Montana and past chairman of the Montana Association of School District Attorneys. He is the past chairman of the board of directors of the Education Northwest, a Portland, Oregon-based private nonprofit corporation that works with school districts, and other agencies to develop creative and practical solutions to important educational challenges. He is a past member of the board of directors of Billings Head Start. He is a member of the Yellowstone County Tax Appeal Board.

Birth Information:
Billings, Montana, May 6, 1963
ISLN:
912534976

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 05/25/25 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 05/25/25 in Education Law

    Jeff is a very well spoken advocate for his clients!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/10/23 in Education Law

    Mr. Weldon is one of the top education attorneys in the State of Montana. He is highly knowledgeable about all aspects of public school operations in Montana including labor and personnel, student affairs, open meeting/public record issues, and gove... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/24/14 in School Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/16/14 in School District Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/16/14 in School Law

    Outstanding attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/20/12 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/24/12 in Education Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/16/12 in School Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/02/14 in School District Liability

    I feel comfortable working with Jeff and he knows public school law quite well.

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Lawyers Client Review
4.7/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Mr Weldon is my go to lawyer for anything legal. His experience is unparalleled and his expertise is top notch. I always recommend him and the firm

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