Megan S. Winderl

Megan S. Winderl is a partner at Chouinard & Winderl in Hamilton, Montana, where Winderl focuses on family law, real property and easement law, business law, administrative law, estate planning and probate, and civil litigation. The practice includes disputes and planning matters for individuals, families, property owners, and businesses. Winderl works on matters that require careful review of the facts, governing law, and the client’s practical objectives. The work stays closely connected to the decisions, risks, transactions, or disputes that brought the client to counsel.

Winderl earned a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2016 and a B.S. in Animal Science from Montana State University in 2003. During law school, she participated in the Jessup Moot Court program and organizations focused on rural and environmental advocacy. This academic background supports legal analysis, research, writing, and problem solving. The training also supports careful review of rules, records, documents, and options within the lawyer’s current practice.

Winderl has experience with handling family-law matters, property and easement disputes, business issues, administrative matters, estate planning, probate, and appeals. She is licensed in Montana and Idaho and has experience with matters that reach the Montana Supreme Court. This experience supports organized matter development and preparation for negotiation, transactions, administrative proceedings, trial, or appeal when required.

Megan S. Winderl maintains a broad practice serving clients in the Bitterroot Valley and surrounding areas. Winderl combines litigation, appellate, transactional, and planning work across several related areas of Montana law. The combination of education, prior roles, and current practice supports careful legal judgment and disciplined client service. The practice remains focused on the areas reflected in the lawyer’s current professional profile and clear guidance through the legal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Chouinard & Winderl, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Montana

Licensed State

• Montana

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