Monica Tranel

MONICA TRANEL was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana with her nine siblings. Tranel attended Gonzaga University and Rutgers University School of Law.

Tranel has two decades of experience representing Montanans across the state. Her practice areas include: regulatory and energy issues; property and water law; labor and employment-related matters; and litigation. Tranel’s experience includes serving as staff counsel for the utility commission and ratepayer advocate for the state of Montana.

“The leading rule for the lawyer, as for every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today.” Adapted from The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume II, “Notes for a Law Lecture” (July 1, 1850), p. 81.

Education

• Gonzaga University, B.A.
• Rutgers University of Law, J.D.

Admitted to practice law in

• All Montana State and Federal Courts
• United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
• United States Supreme Court