Karen Ostby
Partner
Karen handles farm and ranch work, real estate and small-business law for owners across the valley.
Karen grew up on a cow-calf place south of town and came home to open this office after practicing in Billings. Most of her clients own land or a business, and a good number own both.
She drafts and reviews purchase agreements, deeds, easements, grazing and farm leases, and operating agreements, and she handles closings from the title work to the signing table.
Handles
- Farm and ranch
- Real estate
- Small business
Admissions and education
Bar admissions
Montana
2004
Wyoming
2009
Courts
Montana district courts
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Education
J.D., University of Montana School of Law
B.S., Agricultural Business, Montana State University
Languages
English
Memberships
State Bar of Montana, Real Property Section
Gallatin County Bar Association
How Karen works
- 01
Walks the ground
If a boundary, an easement or a ditch is the question, Karen would rather see it than read about it. She'll drive out.
- 02
Writes it down plainly
Every agreement she drafts comes with a one-page summary in plain English, so you know what you signed.
- 03
Thinks a generation ahead
A land deal or a new LLC is a good time to ask who runs it next. She'll raise it, and leave the answer to you.
Talk with Karen
The first half hour is free. Tell us a little about it and Karen will call you back.