Matthew B. Thiel

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Matthew B. Thiel: Attorney with Thiel Law Office, PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Matthew Thiel was born in Dillon, Montana, where his parents worked on his grandparents’ ranch. Matt’s family moved to Helena, Montana in 1968, where he attended public schools and graduated from Capital High School. Matt received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Montana with honors in 1986. He then worked for the Montana Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO from 1987 to 1990 in Helena, before returning to Missoula to begin Law School. Matt graduated from the University of Montana School of Law with honors in 1993, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. He began his private practice in Missoula as a sole practitioner, focusing on general practice. He was a Partner of the law firm of Smith & Thiel from 1995 to 2006. Matt has been awarded a "B-V" rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the leading national attorney rating service. He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2014-2020) in the practice areas of Employee Benefits law, Employment law – Individuals, and Labor Law – Union.

Matt is an appointed member of the Montana Facility Finance Authority and the ABA Standing Committee on Membership. He also serves on the UM Montana Museum of Art and Culture Collections Committee. He has been an elected Trustee to the Montana State Bar and served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the State Bar. Matt served as the President of the State Bar in 2015-2016. Matt also served as a member of the State Bar's delegation to Cuba in 2013 and to London in 2015.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

• American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO

• Laborers International Union of America, Local 1686, AFL-CIO

• International Union of Elevator Constructors, AFL-CIO

• United Food and Commercial Workers, AFL-CIO

• UNITE HERE!, Local Union 427, AFL-CIO

• SEIU Healthcare NW 775, AFL-CIO

• Good Food Store, Missoula, MT

• Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT)

MEMBERSHIPS

• Academy of Trial Advocacy

• American Association for Justice

• Montana Trial Lawyers Association

• American Bar Association

• State Bar of Montana

• Western Montana Bar Association

• American Bar Foundation Sustaining Life Fellow

• ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
  • Labor Law
  • Employment Law
  • Business Consultation
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Government Relations
  • Estate Administration and Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • Guardianship/ Conservatorship
  • Sexual Abuse

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Montana, B.A., with honors, 1986
Law School Attended:
University of Montana, J.D., with honors, 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Montana; 1993, U.S. District Court, District of Montana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Birth Information:
Dillon, Montana, October 30, 1963
ISLN:
910189901

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (29 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/09/25 in Labor and Employment

    Matt is an excellent attorney. I had the privilege of working for him while I was in law school. He was a great mentor who promoted honesty, diligence, and thoughtfulness in the representation of his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/09/25 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Theil is an outstanding lawyer. Every time we have worked together his work is thorough, legally correct, and generally outstanding. His work ethic is second to none. I give him my highest marks as a lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Labor and Employment

    Matt brings the highest level of integrity and skill to provide the best legal services to his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Litigation

    Matt is an exceptional advocate; great on his feet, honest and capable. He is one of our best.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Government

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Government Relations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/09/25 in Labor and Employment

    Matt is extremely deliberative and thoughtful about taking positions in matters that he handles. He is consistently well-prepared and though his experience, he has developed a great ability to assess and evaluate his client's options. Great pr... Read more

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