Montana veteran attorney joins Helena firm, strengthens local litigation capacity

Silverman Law Office announced on November 12 2025 that Katie Verderber has joined the firm as a litigation attorney. Verderber will concentrate her practice on business and contract disputes, real estate matters and probate, bringing to the Helena firm experience from military service, state government litigation and community sports involvement.

A Montana native raised in Valier, Verderber earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Montana Western and received her Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law. She served as a Judge Advocate General officer in the U.S. Army, advising on military justice, administrative law, operational and national security law, and cybersecurity. She deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 and later medically retired from the Army. After her military service, Verderber worked with the Montana Department of Justice as a civil litigator representing the state in high stakes cases. Joel Silverman, CEO of Silverman Law Office, noted that her leadership experience and mission focused approach will be an asset to the firm. The firm release also includes contact information and a short biography highlighting her involvement with adaptive sports and the USA Wheelchair Curling team selection process.

For local businesses, property owners and families handling estate matters, Verderber’s arrival increases the pool of litigators in Helena with specialized training in complex procedural and substantive issues. Her background in business and contract disputes could affect how small and medium sized enterprises in Lewis and Clark County navigate contract enforcement and litigation risk. Real estate owners and title professionals may see greater availability of counsel for contested transactions or boundary and title disputes. Probate work often rises with demographic shifts related to aging populations, and additional local capacity can reduce time and cost for estate administrations.

Verderber’s military law and cybersecurity experience speaks to broader trends shaping legal demand. As more commercial disputes incorporate digital evidence and cyber incident issues, attorneys with operational and national security law training can help translate technical risks into legal strategy. Her tenure at the Montana Department of Justice also provides familiarity with state level litigation practice, which may benefit clients facing regulatory or intergovernmental disputes.

Community ties matter in Helena. Verderber’s Montana upbringing and visible role in adaptive sports signal a local connection that can foster trust with veteran and disability communities. That civic engagement complements professional capacity and may support pro bono or community oriented work in the county.

Looking ahead, Silverman Law Office’s hire reflects an ongoing pattern in regional legal markets. Firms are increasingly valuing cross disciplinary experience that spans military service, government litigation and community engagement. For Lewis and Clark County residents, the net effect is expanded access to an attorney with a diverse toolkit for addressing business, property and estate disputes in a changing legal and technological environment.