Atty. Shane D. Colton
Shane D. Colton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance.
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About Shane D. Colton at a glance
Shane D. Colton is a insurance attorney based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Colton Holm. Educated at The University of Montana (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Billings) (2022). Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shane D. Colton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance
- Shane D., who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2015
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shane D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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