Jeffrey J. Tierney

Jeffrey J. Tierney

Goetz, Geddes & Gardner, P.C. | Goetz, Geddes & Gardner P.C. • Bozeman, MT
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Contact

Email
Phone
(406) 518-7582
Address
P.O. Box 6580, Bozeman, MT, 59771, US

Professional

About

Jeff, a fifth-generation Montanan, grew up in Great Falls. He attended Yale University then the University of Wisconsin Law School where he worked with the Wisconsin Innocence Project to remedy wrongful convictions. Jeff returned to Montana in 2013 and has been with the Goetz firm ever since. Jeff maintains a diverse trial and appellate practice. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil matters involving fraud, breach of contract, tortious interference, intra-corporate disputes, land use and access issues, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury and wrongful death, and public records disputes and constitutional claims. He has also been deputized as a Special Attorney General to investigate and prosecute campaign finance violations on behalf of the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices. Jeff is licensed to practice in Montana and Wisconsin and has also been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association. He has served on the board of directors of the Gallatin County Bar Association since 2019. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” each year since 2020. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Karolina and their two children.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
2013 University of Wisconsin Law School JD 2008 Yale University BA
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2024 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2023 Client Champion Award (Platinum), Martindale-Hubbell 2023 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2022 Client Champion Award (Platinum), Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
2019 - Present Gallatin County Bar Association Board Member 2013 - Present Montana Trial Lawyers Association Member 2013 - Present American Bar Association Member 2013 - Present State Bar of Montana Member 2013 - Present State Bar of Wisconsin Member
Speaking
2018 CLE The Medium is the Message - Form and Style Tips for Preparing Polished and Professional Legal Documents
Updated: Mar 24, 2026