Overview

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP, is a full-service law firm dedicated to helping clients adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Working in a tradition of integrity and skill, our attorneys can offer the advantage of three core strengths:

1. A keen grasp of where current law is headed—and how best to adapt to change.

2. An ability to learn the client’s business thoroughly, and in turn to offer not only tactical advice but also farsighted strategic counsel.

3. An agile business culture that allows GLR attorneys to mesh skill sets from different practice areas, in order to deliver efficient and timely service.

The law firm of Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP, has roots that go back to the founding of Missoula over 150 years ago. Today, the firm has grown into one of the largest law firms in the state and the region. In addition to our strong client base in Montana, we frequently act as local counsel for out-of-state clients. Our attorneys have represented hundreds of national corporations and insurance companies. And, while the firm has extensive experience serving businesses, we have a strong track record of serving individuals as well.

Founded:
1870
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Practice Areas:
35
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
11

Rankings

Regional

Missoula

Tier
1
Missoula
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Missoula
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Missoula
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
Missoula
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Missoula
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
1
Missoula
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Firm Leadership

Justin K. Cole
Executive Committee Member

Rankings

Regional

Missoula

Tier
1
Missoula
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Missoula
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Missoula
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
Missoula
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Missoula
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
1
Missoula
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Missoula
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Missoula
Transportation Law
Tier
1
Missoula
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Tier
2
Missoula
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
2
Missoula
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Missoula
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
3
Missoula
Employment Law - Management

Practice Areas

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson PLLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 13 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Utilities Law
  • Water Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Garlington, Lohn & Robinson PLLP proudly has 11 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Robert J. Phillips
Partner
Robert C. Lukes
Partner
Peter J. Stokstad
Partner
Kathryn Mahe
Partner
Jeffrey B. Smith
Partner
Bradley J. Luck
Partner
Alan McCormick
Partner
Randall J. Colbert
Partner
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