Av. Shane Colton
Shane was raised in the Central Montana farm and ranch community of Denton. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, in Public Administration from Montana State University in 1991.
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Shane Colton is a Managing Partner based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Colton Holm PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Montana (1996) and U.S. District Court District of Montana (1996). Educated at Montana State University (B.S. Public, 1991) and University of Montana School of Law J.D. Honors: Balfour Fellowship, Fraternal Order of Sigma Chi; Karl Karlberg Memorial Scholarship (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shane was raised in the Central Montana farm and ranch community of Denton
- He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, in Public Administration from Montana State University in 1991
- In 1996, Shane obtained his law degree from the University of Montana School of Law, where he was recognized for academic success and exceptional leadership
- In 1999, he joined the firm which later became Edmiston & Colton
- Shane has spent over two decades representing Montanans against insurance companies
- Shane is admitted to practice in front of Montana State and Federal Courts
- He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and perhaps more interestingly, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- An avid outdoorsman and committed conservationist, Shane has served ten years on Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission
- Shane and his wife Gina, a clinical social worker, volunteer their time on the boards of Montana Land Reliance, Tumbleweed, and CASA of Yellowstone County
- When she isn’t birdhunting, Shane’s English Setter Ridley serves as the office greeter
- Professional Associations and Memberships • American Association for Justice, Member • Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Member
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Shane Colton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane Colton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Shane Colton is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Montana →
Shane Colton is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Montana →
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.
Shane Colton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Billings 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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