Atty. Leah Handelman
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.
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Leah Handelman is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Garlington, Lohn & Robinson PLLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Montana, State Bar of Montana (2010). Educated at The University of Montana (JD, 2015) and Boston College (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- 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, and at the University of Montana’s Office of Legal Counsel
- She also served as counsel for the law school’s trial team
- After graduating law school with high honors, Leah clerked for Justice Beth Baker at the Montana Supreme Court
- Leah joined GLR after her clerkship and practices a wide variety of civil litigation
- Leah is admitted to practice in Montana State Courts and the United States District Court for the District of Montana
Practice Areas Explained
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leah Handelman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Leah Handelman is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Montana
Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Missoula are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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