Perry Schneider

Perry Schneider

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“The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. -Abraham Lincoln (1850) ”
CONTACT

Perry Schneider

(406) 728-1455
(406) 728-1455
Perry Schneider

Perry Schneider

Practice Areas

Admissions

  • State Bar of Montana
  • State Bar of Connecticut
  • District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) Bar
  • Montana Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, District of Montana
  • U.S. District Court of Colorado
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

  • University of Montana (J.D., 1995)
  • University of Montana (MBA, 1992)
  • Montana State University (B.S., 1989)
CONTACT

Perry Schneider

(406) 728-1455
(406) 728-1455
Perry Schneider

Perry Schneider is a litigation attorney with 20 years of experience representing clients throughout the state of Montana and surrounding areas. He strives to provide unparalleled personal service and to apply his expertise and experience to solve problems with innovative thinking. Perry firmly believes a lawyer must always strive to be the best advocate for the client without regard to personal gain. Excellent advocacy requires not only aggressive preparation and knowledge of the law, but also assessing and understanding the client’s individual needs. Only by addressing the client’s needs can the tools afforded by our judicial system be used in an efficient manner to navigate the legal process and obtain a successful resolution.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Perry is a native Montanan whose family history predates Montana statehood. Perry and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters; Mikayla, a college soccer player; high schooler Darien; and Amalee, who is in elementary school.

Representative Cases

  • Coleman Construction, et. al. v. Kudrna,
    2006 MT 98, 332 Mont. 112, 136 P.3d 970. Counsel for landowner alleged to have caused a fire that destroyed plaintiff’s property. Obtained a defense jury verdict, client was awarded attorney fees under Montana’s Landlord-Tenant Act. The award was upheld by the Montana Supreme Court.
  • Good Schools Missoula, Inc. v. Missoula County Public School Dist. No. 1,
    344 Mont. 374, 188 P.3d 1013 (2008). Counsel for a private school in an action by citizens' group alleging the county school district breached a fiduciary duty in the sale of school building. Obtained dismissal by the District Court; affirmed by the Montana Supreme Court.
  • Wilson v. High Stakes, Inc.,
    DV-04-0855. Counsel for bar owner whose alleged negligence resulted in a patron being injured in a fight. Obtained defense jury verdict after less than 20 minutes of deliberation.
  • Florea v. Schneider National Carrier’s, Inc., et. al,
    CV 08-52-M-DWM-JCL. Lead counsel representing a large national trucking company involved in a multi-tractor/trailer accident on Hwy. 95 causing significant injuries to plaintiff. Obtained a jury verdict apportioning the lowest percentage of liability among the five trucking companies involved in the accident.
  • Ironwood Mfg., Inc. v. United Stationers Supply Co., Inc.,
    CV-04-131-M-DWM. Lead counsel representing local manufacturer of office furniture against large national wholesaler in claim for breach of contract. Obtained jury verdict for the amount demanded by client at settlement conference.
  • Hart v. Missoula Saws, Inc.,
    CV-11-00128-DWM-JCL. Lead counsel representing local business alleged to have caused injury to plaintiff in an automobile/pedestrian accident. Obtained favorable jury verdict in an amount equal to 1/3 of client's offer of judgment.
  • Everts v. Gallatin Const., Inc.,
    CV-108-165M-DWM. Lead counsel representing local contractor against claims of construction defect. Obtained favorable jury verdict in an amount less than client’s offer of judgment.

Associations

  • Defense Research Institute
  • Washington, D.C., Bar Association
  • Western Montana Bar Association
  • Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association
  • The Harmonie Group

Awards & Recognitions

  • Perry received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale Hubbell.

  • Named a Mountain States Super Lawyer.

  • Recipient of the State Bar of Montana Distinguished Service Award

Professional Background

  • Groom Law Group, Washington, D.C.
  • The Hartford, counsel.
  • The Evergreen Group, general counsel; Stamford Connecticut.