About
JB Lorenzo established Lorenzo Law, LLC in Helena, Montana, with the goal of offering dependable and thoughtful legal support to families and businesses. He strives to give each client the attention they deserve, aiming to build confidence and trust in the legal process. The practice focuses on elder law, business law matters, and general counsel services. At its core, the firm is committed to assisting clients through sound guidance and quality legal services, always working to foster peace of mind.
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 across a range of industries. His experience includes advising on communications projects, consumer protection, business formation, estate planning, elder law, and government relations. 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 in the internet, data center, energy, and telecommunication sectors. In 2021, he began contributing to the development of Montana’s broadband program, which eventually led to his role as Chief Counsel at the Montana Department of Commerce. JB remains grateful for the opportunity to serve and support the community through his legal work.
Elder law
At Lorenzo Law, we focus on helping families plan ahead with confidence and care. Our goal is to provide long-term planning solutions that offer peace of mind, knowing that important decisions have been thoughtfully considered. This includes support with long-term care planning, evaluating nursing home options, and coordinating both private and public resources to meet ongoing medical and financial needs.
We also assist clients in navigating sensitive issues such as elder abuse, fraud, estate administration, contested guardianships, nursing home negligence, and will disputes. These matters are often complex and emotional, and we work closely with families to provide steady guidance and respectful advocacy.
Our services include help with estate administration and probate, benefit counseling, medical directives and living wills, fiduciary representation, and durable powers of attorney. We often hear from individuals seeking advice on how to prepare for unexpected changes in health or capacity, evaluate guardianship options, understand available care resources, or respond to fraud and protect against future risks.
Through every stage, we are committed to offering compassionate, practical legal support tailored to the unique needs of each client and their family.
Business law
The practice focuses on thoughtful business planning, helping clients navigate key considerations such as choosing the right business entity, 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.
We provide support with business formation, contracts, service agreements, internet and e-commerce legal matters, intellectual property (including trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights), consumer protection, commercial transactions, and general counsel services.
Clients often reach out with questions about how to structure their businesses for specific purposes. It’s also not uncommon for us to assist those who are facing issues related to fraud, unfair or deceptive business practices, or contract disputes. We’re here to offer clear, 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.