Mr. Ritchie represents clients in a variety of commercial, construction and employment litigation.  Mr. Ritchie has represented and advised employers in several areas, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, breach of employment contract, and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Montana Human Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the National Rehabilitation Act.  Mr. Ritchie advises clients on employment matters, and has given a number of seminars on labor and employment related topics.  Mr. Richie has also represented various commercial clients in contract disputes, real estate litigation, construction disputes, natural resource litigation and environmental litigation.

Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in both State and Federal court in Montana, and before the Montana Human Rights Commission, the Montana Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Montana Bar Association

Member, Yellowstone County Bar Association

Contributor, Montana Employment Law Newsletter, published by M. Lee Smith Publishers and Printers (Nashville).

Contributor, 50 Employment Laws in 50 States, Montana sections, published annually by M. Lee Smith Publishers and Printers (Nashville).

Speaker, FMLA Master Class (2007 & 2009)

Speaker, Discipline, Documentation and Discharge - Avoiding Claims and Lawsuits (2006)

Speaker, Avoiding Wrongful Discharge (2005-2009)

Speaker, The New ADAAA (2009)

Speaker, The New FMLA (2009)

Speaker, Navigating the Bermuda Triangle of Leave and Disability Laws:  FMLA, ADA/ADAAA and Worker's Comp (2009)

Speaker, What Employers Need To Know About Discrimination (2007)

Speaker, Set The Stage With New Hires - Consistency From The Start (2009)

Speaker, Sometimes It's None Of Your Business - Balancing Employee Privacy Rights v. Employer's Right To Know (2009)

Speaker, Personnel Files:  What to Keep, What to Shred (2007-2009)

HONORS

Named a Rising Star for Employment & Labor in 2008 & 2009 Mountain States Super Lawyers, published by Law & Politics (Minneapolis).