HEENAN John

John Heenan graduated from the University of Montana (with honors) and the University of Montana School of Law (with honors).

After completing his university degree, John worked as a truck driver, forklift operator, and road crew intern, which allowed him to learn the value of hard work and an honest wage.

John began his legal career as a law clerk for Chief Judge Richard F. Cebull of the United States District Court. He then worked in private practice, handling both civil and criminal cases.

In 2009, John tried the case McCollough v. Johnson, Rodenburg & Lauinger, which resulted in one of the largest jury verdicts ever against a debt collector ($311,000).

In 2014, John and his partner Randy Bishop litigated the case King v. GEICO Insurance, which led to a jury verdict of $2,700,000.

In 2015, John tried the case Norman v. Deutsche Bank, which resulted in a jury verdict of $2,050,000—one of the largest jury verdicts in a wrongful foreclosure case.

John has served as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in several successful consumer class actions, recovering over $50 million on behalf of consumers in Montana and across the United States.

John also authored a layperson’s guide to personal injury law in Montana: Your Rights: The Ultimate Guide to Victims' Rights in Montana.

John is an AV-rated attorney, the highest rating for competence and ethics an attorney can receive. He is ranked by peer-reviewed organizations as a "Super Lawyer" and one of the top consumer protection attorneys in the country. He is consistently recognized as one of the best personal injury attorneys in Montana.

John is regularly invited to speak to attorneys about consumer protection law and class actions. He is proud to be a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association.

John lives with his wife and four children in Billings, Montana. He takes pride in helping people stand up for their rights against banks, insurance companies, and large corporations.