Kirby Stuart Christian

Leah was born and raised in Whitefish, Montana. She attended Boston College and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a minor in Hispanic Studies. Upon graduation, Leah returned to Montana and worked as a compliance specialist at a local credit union. Leah then attended law school at the University of Montana School of Law. While in law school, Leah worked at GLR as a legal intern, as a teacher’s assistant and tutor for fellow law students, an...

Robert J. Phillips has been practicing since 1978 in areas of insurance defense or all kinds, including coverage opinions, coverage litigation and bad faith defense. He has tried numerous civil jury trials in various areas, including automobile, trucking, railroad, products liability, professional liability, construction defect and insurance bad faith, in State, Federal and Tribal courts. He has been lead counsel in many of the leading cases in Montana insurance law before the Montana Supreme...

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.

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.

Elizabeth A. O'Halloran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Employment Law - Management. Elizabeth A. practices law in Missoula, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth A. O'Halloran since 2013. 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 Elizabeth A. O'Halloran is held by...

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...

Michael Bybee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Michael practices law in Missoula, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Bybee 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 Michael Bybee is held by other lawyers.

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...

Aaron advises individuals, startups, tech and telecommunications companies, banks, contractors, and businesses on a wide-variety of matters. With several years in private practice in Seattle and Missoula, and as the former Vice President and General Counsel of a leading technology / communications service provider operating in 16+ states in the greater Pacific Northwest, Aaron has the requisite knowledge and experience to help you and to help your business grow, minimize risk, improve operati...

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.