Matt J. Kelly

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Matt J. Kelly: Attorney with Tarlow Stonecipher Weamer & Kelly, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Matt J. Kelly has a broad civil and commercial litigation practice with an emphasis on oil and gas law, construction litigation, and class actions. Matt regularly practices in state and federal courts in Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

In his oil and gas practice, Matt represents royalty owners, working interest owners, landowners, and governmental entities. He has represented clients in matters ranging from hundreds of dollars to tens of millions of dollars. These matters include transactional and litigation matters including leasing, surface use agreements, royalty payment issues, environmental damage matters, lease covenant breaches, and lease forfeiture.

Through his other practices, Matt developed an interest and gained experience in class actions. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of cases, ranging from oil and gas matters, to employment cases, to consumer protection cases.

Matt is currently on the Board of Forward Montana and was a co-founder of the Wyoming Conservation Corps. He has published articles relating to the construction industry. He has also presented several times on topics relating to both construction and also oil and gas law.

Prior to starting in private practice, Matt proudly served one year as a term clerk for the Honorable Alan B. Johnson in the Wyoming Federal District Court.

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Natural Resources
  • Construction Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Mineral Law
  • Mineral Royalties
  • Environmental Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Montana State University, B.S., Accounting, 2004
Law School Attended:
University of Wyoming, J.D., with honors, 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, North Dakota; 2007, Wyoming; 2010, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; 2011, Montana; 2011, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 2007, Colorado; 2007, U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
Memberships:
American Bar Association; State Bar of Montana; Wyoming State Bar Association; State of Colorado Attorney Registration; Montana Trial Lawyers Association; Gallatin County Bar Association.
ISLN:
920176090

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.2/5.0
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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

I am very impressed by Mr. Kelly's professionalism and knowledge. Without hesitation I would recommend him to others.

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Contact Information:

406-898-4561  Phone

406-586-9720  Fax

www.lawmt.com

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