Michael Manning focuses his practice on appellate advocacy and complex litigation. A former law clerk for Ninth Circuit Judges Thomas G. Nelson and N. Randy Smith, he has argued multiple appeals in the Ninth Circuit, and regularly represents clients in both federal and state courts.  His appellate and trial-level litigation experience covers a broad range of substantive topics, including: (Read more)

Jason S. Ritchie is a partner with Ritchie Manning Kautz PLLP. He has represented and advised employers in several areas, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, breach of employment contract, and claims arising under the ADA, Montana Human Rights Act, FMLA, and the National Rehabilitation Act. Jason has also represented various commercial clients in contract disputes, real estate litigation, and environmental litigation. Jason advises clients on employment matters, and has given a number of seminars on wrongful discharge, discrimination, and related topics. (Read more)