About John Heenan

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

In 2003, John won the national American Association for Justice essay contest for his article Graceful Maneuvering: Corporate Avoidance of Liability Through Bankruptcy and Corporate Law, which explored W.R. Grace's corporate maneuvers in the aftermath of the Libby fallout.

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 at the Edwards Law Firm, handling both civil and criminal cases, including the case of Ammondson et al v. NorthWestern Corporation et al, which resulted in one of the largest jury awards in Montana history ($21.4 million.)

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

John has served as lead counsel or co-lead counsel on several successful consumer class actions, recovering millions of 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 is available for immediate download. 

John is regularly invited to speak to lawyers about consumer protection law and class actions.

John is a proud member of the American Association for Justice, 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 insurance companies and powerful corporations.