Curt Drake, Construction Attorney in Helena, Montana

Curt concentrates on construction, general, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Curt handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Construction

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• General

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• Insurance

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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Curt's primary office is at Arcade Building, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 3J, Helena, MT, 59601-4144. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Curt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Curt discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Curt for a construction case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Curt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Curt offer a free consultation?

  Curt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Curt's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Curt's current terms during booking.

• How long do construction cases in Montana typically take?

  Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Curt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Curt take my case if I'm outside Helena?

  Curt is licensed in Montana. Matters governed by Montana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Curt will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Curt?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Curt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Curt accepting new construction clients right now?

  Curt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.