About Susan
Susan G — Ridgeway is a senior counsel at Hall & Evans, LLC, positioned in Missoula, Montana. She joined the company in 2022, bringing together with her over 30 years of knowledge in civil legal proceedings and surrogacy and reproductive donation regulation. Her practice areas are diverse, encompassing corporate law, construction law, actual estate legal proceedings, and family regulation, with a specific emphasis on assisted reproductive technological know-how. This specialization has located her as a main professional in fertility law, especially regarding LGBTQ+ households. Before her tenure at Hall & Evans, Ms. Ridgeway used to be a partner at Axilon Law Group, PLLC, from 2015 to 2021. During that point, she developed her skills in various legal disciplines, making sure her clients received complete legal support. Prior to that, she practiced as a solo practitioner in Missoula from 2000 to 2015, where she constructed a popularity for her commitment and expertise.
Her profession started as an affiliate attorney at Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C., from 1995 to 2000, the place she worked in litigation and client representation. Additionally, Ms. Ridgeway served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington and finished a judicial clerkship at the Washington State Court of Appeals. This gives a solid foundation in legal principles and courtroom procedures. Ms. Ridgeway earned her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Montana School of Law in 1990. She additionally holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, also with honors, from the University of Montana, obtained in 1984. Since being licensed to the Montana State Bar in 1991, she has expanded her practice to include federal courts, being licensed to the U.S.
District Court for the District of Montana, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana. Her expertise in fertility law is acknowledged. Ms. Ridgeway has been decided on to Super Lawyers for the years 2020 to 2025 and holds an AV Preeminent score from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting her high ethical requirements and expert excellence. Furthermore, she has been recognized in The leading attorneys list in America® for Family Law (2024-2026), Commercial Litigation (2025-2026), Construction Law (2026), and Corporate Law (2026).
These accolades spotlight her commitment to her clients and her proficiency in complex legal matters. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Ridgeway is actively involved in professional institutions. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys and a member of the American Bar Association's Litigation and Assisted Reproductive Technologies Groups. Since 2016, she has also served as a guest speaker on the University of Montana School of Law, sharing her knowledge and experience with the subsequent generation of lawyers. Ms. Ridgeway's office is located at one hundred twenty five Bank Street, Suite 403, Missoula, MT 59802. She can be reached at (406) 541-8882 or through email at ridgeways@hallevans.com.