Ryan G. Weldon

Ryan G. Weldon is a partner at Laird Cowley, PLLC, with a practice spanning civil litigation, investigations, compliance, and criminal defense. Weldon represents clients in complex disputes, internal investigations, professional negligence, injury, real estate, construction, and criminal matters. The practice includes commercial litigation, corporate investigations, compliance, professional negligence, personal injury, real estate and construction disputes, and criminal defense. Weldon works with businesses, professionals, and individuals involved in significant civil or criminal matters.

Weldon earned a B.A. in English from Dickinson State University in 2005 summa cum laude, a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2009 with honors, and an M.S. in Resource Conservation from the University of Montana in 2010 summa cum laude. Weldon later clerked for U.S. District Judge Sam Haddon and Montana Supreme Court Justice Jim Rice.

Weldon’s experience includes more than fourteen years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney handling violent crime, fraud, public corruption, tax, affirmative civil enforcement, and other federal matters. In addition, Weldon now applies government and trial experience to civil litigation, investigations, compliance counseling, and criminal defense in private practice. The practice involves discovery, legal briefing, negotiation, and preparation for hearings, trial, appeal, or another appropriate form of resolution.

Ryan G. Weldon is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has received recognition from the U.S. Attorney General. Weldon brings federal trial, investigation, and enforcement experience to matters requiring careful strategy, evidence analysis, and risk assessment. The focus remains on clear advice, careful preparation, and practical strategy for clients navigating complex disputes and important legal decisions. This experience supports careful judgment and clear communication throughout each stage of a legal matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Laird Cowley
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Montana
  Master of Science (MS) in Resource Conservation Summa Cum Laude
• Dickinson State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Summa Cum Laude

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