Overview
Neilson, Swanson, Dietrich, Smith, PLLC, brings together over 60 years of legal expertise serving the legal needs of individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations across the Northwest.
The firm is the result of lifelong friendships cemented while attending law school at the University of Montana. Our founding partners remained close after law school while honing their crafts at premier law firm and in-house counsel roles in Montana, Washington, and Oregon. NSDS draws on the perspective gained from these experiences to offer clients partner-level expertise with more responsive, personalized attention than is possible at larger firms.
Rankings
Regional
Missoula
Tier
2
Missoula
Workers' Compensation Law - EmployersTier
3
Missoula
Commercial LitigationTier
3
Missoula
Litigation - InsuranceRankings
Regional
Missoula
Tier
2
Missoula
Workers' Compensation Law - EmployersTier
3
Missoula
Commercial LitigationTier
3
Missoula
Litigation - InsurancePractice Areas
Neilson, Swanson, Dietrich, Smith has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Business
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Community Association Law
- Conservation Easement
- Construction
- Employment
- Finance transactions
- Litigation
- Litigation - Insurance
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Real Estate
- Technology
- Trusts and Estates
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Neilson, Swanson, Dietrich, Smith proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 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.
Offices & Contacts
Missoula, MT
5705 Grant Creek Road, Suite A
Missoula, MT 59808
United States