William Gilbert

High Plains Law, P.L.L.C.

High Plains Law, P.L.L.C. is a general practice law firm servicing Central Montana from our office in downtown Billings. We are dedicated to giving our clients not only quality legal representation but also outstanding customer service and value.

The grandson of Butte miners, Will Gilbert is a fourth generation Montanan. Will graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 2000 and has been practicing in Montana since that time. Prior to founding High Plains Law, P.L.L.C., he was a partner in a well-respected firm and focused his practice on insurance defense, including personal injury, premises liability, construction defects and coverage issues. He defended substantial and complex claims in areas such as industrial accidents, health care facility liability and mining subsidence.

Will is admitted to practice in all of the State Courts of Montana, the Federal Court for the District of Montana and the Ninth Circuit. He is also admitted in several of Montanaâs Tribal Courts. Will is also an active member of his profession, with memberships in the State Bar of Montana, the Yellowstone Area Bar Association, the American Bar Association and Phi Delta Phi.
Will has been a resident of Billings since 2001 and strongly believes in its community, volunteering his time through many community groups, including serving on government advisory and non-profit boards. Previously, he has coached Little League and volunteered for the Red Cross. In his spare time, Will enjoys the many opportunities available in Montana including hunting, fishing, floating Montanaâs many rivers, and riding his motorcycle.

Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
DUI & DWI
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants’ Rights
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Montana
Since 2000
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Member
High Plains Law, P.L.L.C.
2011 –

Current

Partner
Halverson, Gilbert & Mahlen, P.C.
2011 –

2011

Partner
Halverson & Gilbert, P.C.
2005 –

2010

Associate
Herndon, Sweeney & Halverson, P.C.
2001 –

2005

Associate
Chris R. Young, P.C.
2000 –

2001

University of Montana School of Law
J.D. | Law
1997


2000

Activities: Phi Delta Phi, 1997-2000 (Magister 1999-2000);
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Rollins College
B.A. | Psychology
1989


1993

Honors: Dean’s list, 1992; President’s list, 1993.
Activities: Chi Psi Fraternity, 1990-1993; Inter-Fraternity Counsel (Secretary), 1991-1992; Varsity Crew, 1989-1991.
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NAMI-Billings

Member, Board of Directors
2012 –
Current
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City of Billings Parking Advisory Board

Member
2011 –
Current
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American Bar Association

Member
2001 –
Current
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Yellowstone Area Bar Association

Member
2001 –
Current
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Montana State Bar

Member
2000 –
Current
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Phi Delta Phi

Member
1997 –
Current
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Defense Research Institute

Member
2001 –
2011
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Montana Defense Lawyers Association

Member
2001 –
2011
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Website

High Plains Law, P.L.L.C.
2718 Montana Ave
Suite 218
Billings, MT 59101
US
Toll-Free: (406) 254-8903
Telephone: (406) 254-8903
Fax: (406) 254-8905