Atty. Robert J. Phillips

Atty. Robert J. Phillips

Robert J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage defense, construction law and 9 other areas of law.

Missoula Missoula 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert J. Phillips at a glance

Robert J. Phillips is a Partner based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on class action, construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Montana (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1978), U.S. Claims Court (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1978) and University of Montana (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert J. Phillips is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage defense, construction law and 9 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Robert practices at Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP in Missoula, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Phillips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

Robert J. Phillips is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Montana →

Construction Law

Robert J. Phillips is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Montana →

Product Liability

Robert J. Phillips is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Montana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert J. Phillips is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Robert J. Phillips is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Montana →

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert J. Phillips

Where is Robert J. Phillips's law office located?
Robert J. Phillips's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. The firm is Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Phillips handle?
Robert J. Phillips focuses on class action, construction, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Robert J. Phillips practiced law?
Robert J. Phillips has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Robert J. Phillips go to law school?
Robert J. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Robert J. Phillips for a consultation?
You can contact Robert J. Phillips directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert J. Phillips received?
Robert J. Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1978
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Salish Kootenai Tribal Court
Admitted: 2005

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