Fighting for you. Fighting for justice.
Serious injury • Wrongful death • Civil Rights
Civil Rights
When a government entity or public official violates your constitutional rights, you need a civil rights attorney who is not afraid to challenge those in power. Carls Law represents individuals throughout Montana in civil rights cases arising from excessive force, unlawful searches and seizures, due process violations, First Amendment infringements, and other constitutional abuses under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Hillary Carls has a proven record of holding government actors accountable in Montana state and federal courts. Your rights matter — contact our Bozeman office to discuss your civil rights claim.
Police Misconduct
Law enforcement officers are entrusted with extraordinary authority, and when they abuse that power — through excessive force, false arrest, coerced confessions, profiling, or the withholding of evidence — the consequences for individuals and families can be severe and long-lasting. As a Montana police misconduct attorney, Hillary Carls has a proven record of holding officers and agencies accountable. If you have been the victim of police brutality or law enforcement misconduct in Bozeman, Gallatin County, or anywhere in Montana, Carls Law is ready to fight for you. Call 406.577.2145 for a confidential consultation.
Wrongful Incarceration
Few injustices are as profound as the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of an innocent person. Hillary Carls is a wrongful conviction lawyer with firsthand experience fighting for the wrongfully incarcerated in Montana, including securing a $5 million settlement on behalf of a man imprisoned for eighteen years for a crime he did not commit after law enforcement withheld exculpatory evidence. Hillary fought to obtain full accountability for the violation of her client’s constitutional rights. If you or a loved one has been wrongfully convicted or wrongfully incarcerated in Montana, Carls Law will fight to vindicate your rights and pursue the compensation you are owed. Call 406.577.2145.
Title IX & Gender Discrimination
Sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment have no place in the workplace, on campus, or in any institution. Whether you have experienced unequal treatment, retaliation for reporting misconduct, or sexual harassment in an educational or employment setting, you need a gender discrimination lawyer who will advocate aggressively on your behalf. Hillary Carls represents clients in Title IX cases, workplace discrimination claims, and sexual harassment litigation throughout Montana, fighting to hold the responsible parties accountable and pursue the remedies you are entitled to under state and federal law. Contact Carls Law in Bozeman to discuss your situation.
Practice Areas
Catastrophic Injury
When a serious accident results in life-altering injuries — spinal cord damage, amputations, severe burns, or permanent disability — the consequences extend far beyond medical bills. Lost income, long-term rehabilitation, and the toll on your family demand full and fair compensation from the parties responsible. As an experienced Bozeman catastrophic injury lawyer, Hillary Carls has the trial experience to take on insurance companies and negligent parties and fight aggressively for the maximum recovery her clients deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury in Montana, contact Carls Law at 406.577.2145 for a consultation.
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence or misconduct is devastating. A wrongful death claim cannot undo that loss, but it can hold the responsible parties accountable and provide financial security for the family left behind. As a Montana wrongful death attorney, Hillary Carls handles these cases with the compassion and determination that grieving families deserve — and the courtroom skill necessary to secure meaningful results. If your family has suffered a wrongful death in Bozeman, Gallatin County, or anywhere in Montana, call Carls Law to discuss your legal options.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries and concussions can have lasting effects on memory, cognition, personality, and quality of life — effects that are not always immediately apparent and that can worsen over time. These cases require a brain injury attorney who understands the medical complexity involved and who can effectively present the full scope of the injury to a jury. Carls Law works closely with medical experts to build compelling cases that reflect the true long-term impact of a TBI on her clients’ lives. If you or a family member has sustained a traumatic brain injury in Montana, contact our Bozeman office to discuss your case.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and significant financial hardship, especially on Montana’s highways and rural roads. Insurance companies routinely undervalue claims and pressure accident victims into accepting settlements far below what their case is worth. As a Bozeman car accident lawyer, Hillary Carls investigates the full circumstances of every collision, works with accident reconstruction experts when necessary, and fights to ensure her clients receive the compensation they need for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Gallatin County or anywhere in Montana, call Carls Law at 406.577.2145.
Premises Liability
Property owners in Montana have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors and guests. When dangerous conditions — such as icy walkways, unmarked hazards, wet floors, or structural defects — cause serious injuries, the property owner can and should be held responsible. Carls Law handles premises liability and slip and fall cases throughout Bozeman, Gallatin County, and all of Montana, fighting to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Call 406.577.2145 to discuss your premises liability claim.
Insurance Disputes
When you pay premiums in good faith, you expect your insurance company to honor its obligations when you need them most. Too often, insurers deny valid claims, delay payments, or offer settlements far below what a claim is worth — a practice known as bad faith insurance. Carls Law takes on insurance companies in Montana that refuse to treat policyholders fairly, whether in disputes over homeowner’s insurance, auto insurance, health insurance, or commercial policies. If your insurance company is not paying what it owes, contact our Bozeman office and let Hillary Carls fight for you.
Personal Injury
If you have been injured because of another person’s or entity’s negligence, you should not bear the financial burden of someone else’s wrongdoing. Carls Law represents individuals throughout Montana in a wide range of personal injury matters, from workplace accidents to product liability claims to dog bite injuries. As an experienced Bozeman personal injury attorney, Hillary Carls is committed to pursuing every available avenue of recovery to make her clients whole. Contact our office for a consultation about your personal injury case.