About
JB Lorenzo established Lorenzo Law, LLC in Helena, Montana, with the goal of offering dependable and thoughtful legal support to businesses and families. For more than 30 years, JB has had the opportunity to work with clients in both the public and private sectors, serving as a consultant and attorney in varied industries. His experience includes litigating and advising on potential litigation, telecommunications projects, consumer protection and fraud, business formation and operations, government relations and contracts, and administrative law. Whether helping individuals or organizations, JB offers support that spans both the traditional and digital aspects of their needs. Over the years, he has handled matters in multiple jurisdictions, occasionally representing clients pro hac vice in various U.S. states.
As a fluent Spanish speaker, JB has had the privilege of working with clients in Europe, South America, and Central America. He also spent over 16 years advising federal and state programs in Florida. During that time, he founded Lorenzo Law Firm, P.A., which served clients on the internet, data center, energy, and telecommunication sectors. In 2021, he began contributing to the commencement and the development of Montana’s broadband program, which eventually led to his role as Chief Counsel at the Montana Department of Commerce.
JB is grateful for the opportunity to serve and support the community through his legal work. He strives to give each client the attention they deserve, aiming to build confidence and trust in the legal process.
Elder law
When working on elder issues, JB’s focus is on helping families plan ahead as they deal with the present. The goal is to address important decisions, ie., long-term care planning. The service addresses matters regarding elder abuse, fraud, nursing home negligence, and will and trust disputes. As sensitive as these issues are, the focus is on providing families guidance and respectful advocacy. The service includes help with estate administration and probate, benefit counseling, medical directives and living wills, fiduciary representation, and durable powers of attorney. JB is committed to offering compassionate, practical legal support tailored to the unique needs of each client and their family.
Business law
The service focuses on business planning and operations, reviewing the status of an existing business, addressing any current obligations or liabilities, and aligning the legal structure with the goals of the business—whether it’s a traditional brick-and-mortar operation, an e-commerce venture, or a digital enterprise such as a YouTube channel.
JB’s service includes litigation, business formations, contracts, service agreements, internet and e-commerce legal matters, intellectual property (including trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights), consumer protection, unfair business practices, commercial transactions, government law, and general counsel services to entities. The goal is to offer practical guidance tailored to each client’s needs.
J.B. Lorenzo
- B.A. – (1985) The American University, School of International Service in Washington, D.C., double major in economics & international affairs
- M.A. – (1987) Florida State University – international relations & international economic development
- J.D. – (1992) University of Denver College of Law – joint J.D. /Ph.D. program
- Ph.D. – (2004) Josef Korbel Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver – international law, global policy & conflict resolution
- Montana, 2021
- U.S. Dist. Ct. of Montana
- 9th Circuit Ct. of Appeals, 2015
- United States Supreme Court, 2007
- Florida, 1998
- U.S. Southern Dist. Ct. of Florida, 2001
- U.S. Middle Dist. Ct. of Florida, 2001
- U.S. Northern Dist. Ct of Florida, 2000
- 11th Circuit Ct. of Appeals, 2000
- D.C. Dist. Ct. of Appeals, 2010
Legal adviser to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Montana Executive Committee 2021, 2022 and to the Montana ARPA Broadband Independent Review Team.
- Appointed to the Media and Communications Law Committee of the Florida Bar – 2016 – 2020
- Adjunct Professor, Florida State University, College of Law, “Data Security Protection/Consumer Protection and Regulatory Privacy,” Spring 2018.
- Lecturer, for Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston – Florida Constitutional Law, (one class day event) Florida State University, College of Law – “School Voucher Litigation Case in Florida and related constitutional law issues” – Summer 2012.
- Appointed to Judicial Nominating Commission for the 2nd Judicial Circuit of Florida having served as Vice Chair and Chair, respectively; appointed by Governor Jeb Bush and reappointed by Governors Charlie Crist and Rick Scott – 2002 – 2012.
- Appointed to the Legal Committee of the National Higher Education Finance Council – 2003 – 2011
- Author, Chapter: “Free Speech and Ethnic Intimidation,” in Racism and the Underclass in America (1991), Greenwood Press.