Jane E. Cowley

Alan’s primary practice focus is land use, zoning, real estate and local government law with a particular emphasis on development permitting and related transactions. Alan is a former land use planner for Montana local governments, who combines his professional planning background with his work in land use law to provide clients with a unique blend of practical skills and legal analysis. He is frequently called upon to provide advice to private and government sector clients and has serv...

Nicholas Lofing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Nicholas practices law in Missoula, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas Lofing since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicholas Lofing is held by other lawyers.

Kevin, who was raised in Butte, focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense, as well as commercial, insurance, and media law litigation. Kevin received a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1987 from the University of Montana, where he served as a reporter and later as the editor of the student newspaper. After graduation, he worked as a news reporter for more than four years, writing about police and legal issues for newspapers in Texas and Montana. He later returned to Missoula...

Justin K. Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Justin K. practices law in Missoula, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Justin K. Cole since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Justin K. Cole is held by other lawyers.

Christian advises clients on real estate transactions, laws relating to land conservation and tax-exempt organizations, and related areas. He specializes in conservation easement transactions. Before co-founding Neilson, Swanson, Dietrich, Smith, PLLC, Christian served as General Counsel for the Montana Land Reliance, one of the nation's preeminent land trusts. In addition to the interpretation and defense of a million-plus-acre conservation easement portfolio at MLR, he successfully advised ...

Peter was born in Trondheim, Norway in 1963. After immigrating to United States as a child, he lived in New York. His family finally settled in Seattle, Washington, where he attended the University of Washington, receiving a degree in History in 1985. He received his law degree from Willamette University in 1989 and worked in the Civil Trial Division of the Oregon Department of Justice. As a prosecuting attorney in Seattle for six years, Peter prosecuted approximately 50 jury trials along wit...

Liz’s practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury defense. She represents a wide variety of health care clients, including physicians, hospitals, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, professional counselors, and other health care providers in medical negligence actions, HIPAA complaints, and professional licensing disputes. She also represents companies in products liability claims involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and asbestos exposure. Liz routinely app...

Tessa A. Keller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Tessa A. practices law in Missoula, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Tessa A. Keller since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tessa A. Keller is held by other lawyers.

Jeff has a diverse practice that includes civil litigation, insurance defense, employment law, business law, construction law and workers' compensation. He is admitted to practice in all Montana Courts, the United States District Courts for the District of Montana and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also admitted to practice in California (inactive status). Jeff enjoys advising employers on all business and litigation related matters. Jeff's honors, awards and professional associati...

Michael Hekman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael practices law in Missoula, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Hekman since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Hekman is held by other lawyers.