John C. Heenan

When you can't afford to lose, trust Heenan & Cook to win for you.

22 years of experience

Montana, North Dakota

John is a graduate of the University of Montana (honors) and University of Montana School of Law (high honors).

After graduating from college, John worked as a truck driver, a fork lift operator and a teamster intern, helping him learn the value of hard work and an honest paycheck.

John began his legal practice by serving as a law clerk for Chief United States District Court Judge Richard F. Cebull. He then worked in private practice, handling both civil and criminal cases.

In 2009, John tried the case of McCollough v. Johnson, Rodenburg & Lauinger, which resulted in one of the largest jury verdicts against a debt collector ever ($311,000).

In 2014, John and his law partner Randy Bishop tried the case of King v. GEICO Insurance, which resulted in a jury verdict of $2,700,000.

In 2015, John tried the case of Norman v. Deutsche Bank, which resulted in a jury verdict of $2,050,000, one of the largest jury verdicts in a wrongful foreclosure case.

John has served as lead counsel or co-lead counsel on several successful consumer class actions, recovering over $50 million dollars on behalf of consumers in Montana and throughout the United States.

John has also written a laymen’s guide to personal injury law in Montana: Your Rights: The Ultimate Guide to Victim’s Rights in Montana.

John is an AV rated lawyer, the highest skill and ethical rating an attorney can receive. He is listed by peer-rated organizations as a “Super Lawyer” and among the best consumer protection lawyers in the country.

John is regularly invited to speak to lawyers about consumer protection law and class action lawsuits. He is a proud member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association.

John lives with his wife and four children in Billings, Montana. He is proud to help people stand up for their rights against banks, insurance companies and powerful corporations.

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Elder Law
Nursing Home Abuse
Workers’ Compensation
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Video Conferencing FaceTime Zoom Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Montana
Since 2003
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken

Partner
Heenan & Cook
2009 –

Current

University of Montana School of Law
J.D. (2003) | Law
High Honors, summa cum laude, Law Review
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University of Montana
B.A. (1999)
With Honors
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AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Very Good Rating
Avvo
2023
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2023
2018-2023
Best Lawyers
U.S. News & World Report
2023
2015-2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2023

Al Smith Public Service Award
Montana Trial Lawyers Association
2022
Distinguished Service Award
National Association of Consumer Advocates
2018
John received the prestigious award handed out to one consumer attorney across the country for his advocacy for clients and consumer issues.
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2017
2008, 2011-2017

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member
Current
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Montana Trial Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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Montana State Bar

Member
2003 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Heenan & Cook Website
Website
John Heenan Firm Profile
Blog
Heenan & Cook Legal Blog

Heenan & Cook, PLLC
Billings Office
1631 Zimmerman Trail
Billings, MT 59102
US
Telephone: (406) 839-9091
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Heenan & Cook Injury Accident Lawyers
Bozeman Office
1043B Stoneridge Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
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Telephone: (406) 896-4946
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Heenan & Cook, PLLC
Kalispell Office
728 S. Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59001
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Telephone: (406) 888-4444
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Heenan & Cook Injury Accident Lawyer
310 S. Fifth St. W.
Missoula, MT 59801
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Telephone: (406) 888-4444
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John C. Heenan

(406) 839-9091