Anthony M. Nicastro
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Office Location
Suite 10
Billings, MT 59106
Anthony's practice is concentrated in the field of general civil litigation, transportation defense, family law, landlord tenant law. His transportation practice includes defending railroads of various classes under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA), crossing accidents, contract disputes and employment related disputes. Outside of his transportation practice he also represents clients involved in contract disputes, construction defect matters, employment matters, family law issues, landlord/tenant disputes and asbestos litigation claims. He also represents individuals in personal injury matters.
He has experience in all aspects of civil litigation including jury trials and trials before the court. Anthony began his legal career in 2005 as an Assistant District Attorney where he quickly gained courtroom experience by trying more than 30 felony jury trials. In 2008 he transitioned his practice to civil litigation where he continued to try cases.
When he is not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his family and all the outdoor activities Montana has to offer.
Practice Areas
- Transportation Defense
- Railroad Defense (FELA, Crossing Accidents and Toxic Tort)
- Asbestos Litigation
- Contract Disputes
- Construction Defect
- Landlord Tenant Disputes
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Wills and Trust
Education
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston Salem, North Carolina
- J.D. - 2005
- Wake Forest University
- B.A. - 2001
- Major: Politics
Bar Admissions
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Washington
Past Positions
- Assistant District attorney in Augusta, Georgia
Honors
Pro-Bono Activities
Fraternities or Sororities
Representative Clients
Representative Cases
- BNSF Ry. v. TKDA, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52148 (2017)
- BNSF Ry. v. Tyrrell, 137 S. Ct. 1549 (2017
- Bunk vs. BNSF, 2014 Colo. LEXIS 446
- Mundt vs. BNSF, 2015 Colo. App. LEXIS 454
- Brecht vs. BNSF, Montana District Court
Certified Legal Specialties
Professional Associations
- American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
- Yellowstone County Bar Association
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Billings Chamber of Commerce
Current Employment Positions
- Member