Michael Manning

Michael Manning is an attorney at Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP in Billings, Montana. His practice focuses on appellate advocacy and complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. He handles disputes involving constitutional issues, environmental law, intellectual property, bank bad faith, contracts, employment, personal injury, real estate, and estate matters. He regularly works on cases that require substantial research and written advocacy.

Michael earned a B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 2003, graduating cum laude, and a J.D. with honors from the University of Montana School of Law in 2006. He served as executive editor of the Montana Law Review and interned for Chief Judge Donald Molloy. His legal training laid the foundation for extensive appellate practice and detailed written argument.

Michael clerked for Ninth Circuit Judges Thomas G. Nelson and N. Randy Smith and later practiced appellate and litigation law at Holland & Hart LLP. He has argued multiple appeals before the Ninth Circuit and represents clients in both trial and appellate proceedings. His experience includes environmental and condemnation disputes, lender liability, employment disputes, and claims involving property and contractual rights.

Michael has been recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers in appellate law and Best Lawyers for environmental litigation. He also writes about appellate practice and has participated in professional bar activities. Michael Manning combines judicial clerkship experience with civil and appellate litigation to help clients address difficult legal questions and manage disputes before state and federal courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Past Board Member, Yellowstone Area Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Past Member, ABA Council of Appellate Lawyers Rules Committee
• Member, State Bar of Montana Federal Practice Section
• Member, State Bar of Montana Intellectual Property Section

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Cum Laude)

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