About Us

John Heenan

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

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 United States District Court Judge Richard F. Cebull. Thereafter, he 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 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.

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 three wonderful children in Billings, Montana. He enjoys helping people. His philosophy is that you treat clients like you treat your family.

Mandi L. Gibbs

was born in Kalispell, Montana, and graduated from Flathead High School. In 1995 Mandi moved to Portland, Oregon, where she attended Lewis and Clark College and graduated in 1999, with honors, in Psychology. After graduating, Mandi worked as a behavioral therapist for children with autism at Project P.A.C.E., Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon. She began as an intern and eventually became a Program Supervisor. She would provide one on one therapy for children with autism and related developmental disorders, train families and other therapists and implement personalized treatment programs.

In 2001, Mandi returned to Montana, where she began law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While in law school Mandi was an active member of the Women’s Law Caucus. She also interned at the law firm of Worden Thane P.C. She received her Juris Doctor in the spring of 2004. Mandi is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Montana.

Mandi enjoys outdoor activities with her husband Aaron and their two sons.