Water issues can arise in many areas of law. We have the knowledge and experience to assess and resolve your water issues, whether before the Montana Water Court, an administrative agency, or the district courts. Need to file a new water right or change an old one, we can address those issues as well.
Zoning and encumbrances on land can affect and determine the uses you may make with your land—commercial or residential. Let us represent you so you can use, develop, or protect your land in a way that works for you.
We represent clients on all sides and in all phases of real estate transactions. Issues arise with even the simplest of real estate transaction, and we can be there to help guide you to a resolution that allows your deal to get done.
We offer a certified mediator with the experience and training to facilitate a meaningful mediation on your case. We are particularly skilled within the area of water law, and we can assist parties in assessing their water issues and finding solutions. We are trained in facilitative, evaluative, and settlement conference mediation.
From access issues to easements, rights of way to eminent domain, property issues can be lurking without your knowledge. We not only identify the issues that may involve your property, we propose reasonable solutions to address those issues in a timely matter.
Being in a courtroom can be a stressful and a place no client wishes to find themselves. Let our experience do the work for you so you can rest assured that you can trust your legal representation in a courtroom.
Benjamin Sudduth worked at the Montana Water Court as a Water Master for six years. At the Court, Ben attained an intricate knowledge of water law and the issues within it, as well as the ability to address those issues efficiently and effectively. During law school, he worked for the University of Montana’s Land Use Clinic, interned at a personal injury firm, and was an editor of the Public Lands & Resources Law Review. At the Land Use Clinic, he had the opportunity to argue the constitutionality of a county land use statute before the Montana Supreme Court.
Prior to law school, Ben worked for a Livingston, MT, water resources engineering firm. In addition to his legal and consulting experience, he also interned for a land trust and worked construction as a timber framer. Combined, these legal and work experiences provide a diverse array of experience that Ben draws upon in his representation of his clients.
Ben is originally from Littleton, Colorado, and has lived in Montana for over twelve years. He is fond of the outdoors and likes pretty much anything that entails recreation. He also coached men’s lacrosse for both the Montana State University Bobcats and the University of Montana Grizzlies.
University of Montana - Juris Doctor, 2013
Cornell University - Bachelor of Sciences, Natural Resources, 2007
Certified Mediator/Certified Water Mediator - Montana Mediation Association
Water Law Section of the State Bar of Montana
Rocky Mountain Representative - Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Association
Board Member - Community Mediation Center, Bozeman, MT
