Michael J. Klepperich is an Associate in the Billings office. He is a member of the Banking, Finance, Creditor’s Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Group. He represents banks and credit unions in a variety of matters, including collections, workouts, and distressed lending related to secured loans, foreclosures, and repossessions. Michael also works in business organizations where he forms business entities for clients, represents landlords in tenant disputes and evictions, and works in real estate transactions, including drafting mortgages and promissory notes, purchase and sale agreements, seller financing, and negotiating workouts on mortgages and loans.
Michael enjoys developing creative solutions for his clients in an attempt to resolve issues prior to litigation; however, he has litigation experience and is comfortable taking cases to trial if necessary. He takes pride in his efficiency, ensuring open communication and responsiveness throughout the legal process. Michael particularly values the opportunity to connect with his clients and build enduring professional relationships that foster trust and collaboration.
In addition to his primary practice, Michael serves as Crowley Fleck’s Summer Associate Coordinator, acting as the person of contact for the summer associates and guiding them as they join the firm. Michael is also the District Representative for District 30 of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association and a member of the ABA House of Delegates.
Michael originally began his secondary education with a focus on engineering, but a criminal law course he took as an undergraduate piqued his interest in pursuing law. While attending the University of Wyoming College of Law, Michael published an article for the Wyoming Law Review titled “Just How Liberal is Liberal?: Wyoming Courts’ Treatment of Civil Pro Se Pleadings,” which was later cited by the Wyoming Supreme Court.
Outside of his practice, Michael is an active member of the Billings community, serving as a basketball and volleyball official for local matches. In his free time, Michael, who grew up in the small town of Big Horn, Wyoming, enjoys everything the region has to offer, including hunting, camping, fishing, snowboarding, gardening, and golfing.