Jock B. West, Business Attorney in Billings, Montana

Jock concentrates on business, family law, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jock handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Family Law

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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Jock's primary office is at 2722 3rd Avenue North, Suite 400, Billings, MT, 59101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Jock for a business case?

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

• Does Jock offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do business cases in Montana typically take?

  Simple business 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. Jock gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Jock take my case if I'm outside Billings?

  Jock 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 — Jock 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 Jock?

  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. Jock will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Jock accepting new business clients right now?

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