I am licensed in Montana and Arizona. As a Montana native and received my law degree from the University of Montana School of Law in 2008. Since completing my clerkship with the Montana Supreme Court in August 2009, I have been involved in family law practice, estates and trusts, and general civil practice.
I practice in the areas of family law, including Collaborative, mediation, and uncontested, estates and trusts, employment, personal injury, government law, and business.
I believe that family law is about knowing what your options are. It is important to know that there are different methods for going through these legal processes, and not all of them have to entail a fight.
It is my passion and purpose as a family law attorney to educate my clients about the steps in the process and their options along the way. I am trained in mediation and collaborative practice and I tailor my approach to meet each client's specific needs.
I believe that using the right approach to address your family's legal issues will minimize emotional and financial costs for all involved. I am a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Montana Collaborative Professionals, Civil Collaborative Professionals, and the Helena Mediation and Collaborative Law Center.
When I am not advising clients, you can find me enjoying all of the outdoor activities Montana has to offer with my husband and pembroke corgi dog.
Practice areas
Employment, personal injury, government law, business.
12 years
10 years
14 years
Including Collaborative and Uncontested.
14 years
11 years
Including Collaborative and Uncontested.
14 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Inactive | 2016 | 05/30/2021 |
| MT | Active | 2008 | 07/16/2015 |
| Legal answers | 8 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney/Mediator Owner | Oitzinger Law and Mediation | 2017 - Present |
| Attorney | Doggett Law Offices, P.L.L.C. | 2014 - 2016 |
| Attorney and Owner | Oitzinger Law & Mediation | 2013 - 2015 |
| Attorney | Gallik Law Office | 2010 - 2011 |
| Law Clerk | Montana Supreme Court | 2008 - 2009 |
| Clinic Intern | U.S. District Court, District of Montana | 2007 - 2008 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Collaborative Professionals | Secretary | 2015 - Present |
| International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2013 - Present |
| State Bar of Montana | Member | 2008 - Present |
| Helena Mediation and Collaborative Law Center | Member | 2015 - 2017 |
| IACP Access to Collaborative Task Force | Member | 2014 - 2014 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Law Review | Legal Shorts, Recent Decisions Affecting the Montana Practitioner | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate School at the University of Montana | M.P.A. | 2009 |
| University of Montana School of Law | J.D. | 2008 |
| University of Montana | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
| University of Montana | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Senate Judiciary Committee | Uniform Collaborative Law Act | 2015 |
| Montana House Committee | Uniform Collaborative Law Act | 2015 |
| Meeting of the Interim Law and Justice Committee of the Montana Legislature | Uniform Collaborative Law Act in Montana | 2014 |
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Mon Sep 29 2014
I endorse this lawyer.
Audrey Cromwell, Family Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrea Fox, Family Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I work with Hilary frequently on a variety of family law matters, and she is truly one of the best. She is highly respected in the legal community, and I refer people to her often. If I had to get a divorce she'd be who I would hire. She is not only an excellent attorney, but an excellent person and I am thankful whenever I get to work with her!
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