Atty. Shane N. Reely
Shane Reely is a fourth-generation Montanan. He graduated with honors in 1994 from the University of Montana School of Law.
Profile Summary
About Shane N. Reely at a glance
Shane N. Reely is a trusts and tax attorney based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Goodrich & Reely PLLC. Admitted to practice in Montana, State Bar of Montana. Educated at The University of Montana (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Missoula) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Shane Reely is a fourth-generation Montanan
- He graduated with honors in 1994 from the University of Montana School of Law
- After passing the Montana bar exam, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Tax (LL.M.) in 1995 from the University of Florida College of Law
- Soon after, Shane began working for the Crowley Law Firm in Billings where his primary focus was on tax-exempt entities as well as general commercial transaction work, such as preparing purchase agreements, lease agreements, and other miscellaneous business agreements
- After working at the Crowley Firm, Shane returned to his hometown of Missoula and joined Garlington, Lohn and Robinson, PLLP in May, 1996
- While at the Garlington Law Firm, Shane’s practice consisted primarily of estate planning, probate, business transactions, including the preparation of purchase agreements/leases, forming new businesses, etc., and a host of related business documents which arise in a commercial practice
- A significant area of his practice also involved representing buyers of bars and casinos
- After 12 years with the Garlington Law Firm, Shane opened Reely Law Firm and he continues to focus on estate planning, tax, probate, business transactions, and transactions involving liquor and gaming licensing
- Shane is also a Board Member for St. Patrick Hospital & Health Foundation
Practice Areas Explained
Shane N. Reely's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane N. Reely handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Shane N. Reely is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Montana →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Shane N. Reely is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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.
Looking for additional Montana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Missoula or all attorneys in Montana.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Shane N. Reely
Where is Shane N. Reely's law office located?
What practice areas does Shane N. Reely handle?
Where did Shane N. Reely go to law school?
How can I contact Shane N. Reely for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Shane N. Reely received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.