About Matthew Francis
Matthew Francis Shimanek is a bankruptcy and business law attorney based in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing law for over 23 years, focusing on bankruptcy, business organization, and general litigation. He has represented debtors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings in the United States Bankruptcy Court. He has also prosecuted and defended adversary cases within the United States Bankruptcy Court for both debtors and creditors involving dischargeability actions and claims of fraud.
He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law in 2002. He is admitted to practice in the State Courts, Federal Court, and United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado. Additionally, he is licensed, but currently inactive, in the State and Federal Courts for Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. He is a member of the Montana State Bar Association and the North Dakota State Bar Association.
He has been practicing law in Montana since 2002. He is the founder of Shimanek Law PLLC, located at 317 East Spruce Street, Missoula, MT 59802. The firm focuses on bankruptcy and business law. He has litigated numerous bench and jury trials involving personal injury, criminal, and bankruptcy matters.
He has represented debtors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 filings in the United States Bankruptcy Court. He has prosecuted and defended adversary cases within the United States Bankruptcy Court for both debtors and creditors involving dischargeability actions and claims of fraud. When not in the office, he enjoys exploring Montana by foot, boat, and skis with his family or chasing elk in Montana’s backcountry.
