Susan G. Ridgeway

Susan G. Ridgeway

Commercial Litigation

3.0 (1 reviews)
Missoula, Montana
41+ years experience
Hall & Evans LLC
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Contact Information

125 Bank Street, Suite 403, Missoula, MT 59802
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Bio

Susan Ridgeway’s practice emphasizes civil litigation and surrogacy and reproductive donation law.An experienced litigator in both state and federal court, Susan has helped small and large companies with their legal needs for over 25 years. Her clients include construction contractors, property developers, banks, health care providers, cryobanks, manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers. Susan has a solid record of achieving proactive and cost-efficient resolutions for her clients, both in and out of court.A portion of Susan’s practice has been dedicated to establishing and protecting family rights. For 12 years she has provided legal services to create and protect families in assisted reproductive technology arrangements. She is recognized as a legal authority in Montana on surrogacy, reproductive donation, and parentage rights and has obtained remedies for LGBTQ+ parents and their children, including two groundbreaking Montana Supreme Court decisions. Susan Ridgeway’s practice emphasizes civil litigation and surrogacy and reproductive donation law.An experienced litigator in both state and federal court, Susan has helped small and large companies with their legal needs for over 25 years. Her clients include construction contractors, property developers, banks, health care providers, cryobanks, manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers. Susan has a solid record of achieving proactive and cost-efficient resolutions for her clients, both in and out of court.A portion of Susan’s practice has been dedicated to establishing and protecting family rights. For 12 years she has provided legal services to create and protect families in assisted reproductive technology arrangements. She is recognized as a legal authority in Montana on surrogacy, reproductive donation, and parentage rights and has obtained remedies for LGBTQ+ parents and their children, including two groundbreaking Montana Supreme Court decisions. Susan Ridgeway’s practice emphasizes civil litigation and surrogacy and reproductive donation law. An experienced litigator in both state and federal court, Susan has helped small and large companies with their legal needs for over 25 years. Her clients include construction contractors, property developers, banks, health care providers, cryobanks, manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers. Susan has a solid record of achieving proactive and cost-efficient resolutions for her clients, both in and out of court. A portion of Susan’s practice has been dedicated to establishing and protecting family rights. For 12 years she has provided legal services to create and protect families in assisted reproductive technology arrangements. She is recognized as a legal authority in Montana on surrogacy, reproductive donation, and parentage rights and has obtained remedies for LGBTQ+ parents and their children, including two groundbreaking Montana Supreme Court decisions.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Montana

State Capital

Helena

Highest Court

Montana Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Montana

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Construction Law
  • Recognized: Corporate Law
  • Recognized: Family Law
  • Special Focus: Same-Sex Controversies
  • Special Focus: Surrogacy and ART

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

  • The University of Montana, History, graduated 1984
  • The University of Montana, JD, graduated 1990

Reviews

J

Jason Bailey

3 months ago

Competent but Room for Improvement

I contacted Susan Ridgeway of Hall & Evans LLC for assistance with a commercial litigation matter. Her extensive experience in civil litigation and recognition in commercial law provided a solid foundation for my case. Susan's depth of knowledge in state and federal courts was evident, and she handled the complexities of the situation with professionalism. However, while she was competent, I found the communication somewhat inconsistent. Responses to my queries were often delayed, which made it difficult to stay fully informed throughout the process. Additionally, while the outcome was satisfactory, I felt the wait times between updates could have been more balanced. For someone with 41 years of experience, I expected a bit more proactive engagement. Overall, Susan is a capable attorney, but I would suggest working closely with her to ensure timelier communication and a more collaborative approach. Her expertise in construction and corporate law is undeniable, but the experience could have been smoother with better follow-through.

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