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Randall J. "Randy" Colbert, Insurance Attorney in Missoula, Montana

focused on Insurance and Personal Injury

Missoula, MT

Trusted insurance attorney serving Missoula.

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Randall J. "Randy" Colbert is an attorney based in Missoula, MONTANA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.

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Missoula, MONTANA
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Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance and Personal Injury matters from Missoula, MONTANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Missoula) (2026).

About Randall J. "Randy" Colbert: Randall J. "Randy" Colbert is an attorney based in Missoula, MONTANA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Randall J. "Randy" Colbert

Randall concentrates on insurance and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Randall handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Missoula, Montana

Randall takes insurance matters in Missoula, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Randall agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Missoula, Montana

Randall takes personal injury matters in Missoula, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Randall agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Randall J. "Randy" Colbert — Attorney of Montana insurance experience

Randall J. "Randy" Colbert is an attorney based in Missoula, MONTANA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Personal Injury.

Randy concentrates his practice in insurance law, bad faith defense and general negligence litigation, including construction defect cases and class actions. He has successfully defended negligence and insurance bad faith cases through trial and on appeal. His clients include both national and regional corporations as well as many Montana individuals and businesses. He has been recognized in Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers in Business (Commercial Litigation) and by Best Lawyers in America. His skill in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation is amplified by his former employment with State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, during which time he earned his CPCU designation.

He is admitted to practice before all Montana courts and the United States District Courts for the District of Montana. He is a member of the Western Montana Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, State Bar of Montana, Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, CPCU Society and the Defense Research Institute. He is Past President of the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association and has volunteered on multiple boards for non-profit organizations.

Randy is a native of Montana, raised in Anaconda. He attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 1990. That same year, Randy obtained a commercial pilot license and became a certified instrument flight instructor. Randy is a 2003 graduate of the University of Montana School of Law and has been practicing with GLR since that time, where he is the present managing partner.

Randy has three active children and they enjoy whitewater rafting, skiing and camping. He is an avid backcountry skier and trail runner, having completed multiple 50 mile races.

How Randall handles insurance matters

Randy concentrates his practice in insurance law, bad faith defense and general negligence litigation, including construction defect cases and class actions. He has successfully defended negligence and insurance bad faith cases through trial and on appeal. His clients include both national and regional corporations as well as many Montana individuals and businesses. He has been recognized in…

Who Randall represents

Randall reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and personal injury matters in Missoula and the surrounding Montana area.

Credentials

Randall J. "Randy" Colbert's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of Montana

    J.D. · 2003

  • The University of Montana

    J.D. · 2003

  • Rocky Mountain College

    BS · 1990

Jurisdictions

Randall's state bar admissions

  • Montana, State Bar o

    ACTIVE

Randall studied at J.D. in The University of Montana, J.D. in The University of Montana, and BS in Rocky Mountain College.

Law school and academic background

Randall completed J.D. in The University of Montana, J.D. in The University of Montana, and BS in Rocky Mountain College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Randall runs in Montana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Randall J. "Randy" Colbert

Randall has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Missoula)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Missoula)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Attorney Award

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Missoula) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Missoula) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).

Locations

Randall J. "Randy" Colbert's office in Missoula

Randall's primary office is at 350 Ryman Street, Missoula, Montana, 59802. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

350 Ryman Street

Missoula, Montana 59802

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Hiring guide

How to hire Randall J. "Randy" Colbert — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Randall usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Randall charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Randall's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Randall will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Missoula, Montana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Randall

Randall discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Randall confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Randall's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Randall J. "Randy" Colbert

  • How much does it cost to hire Randall for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Randall walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Randall offer a free consultation?

    Randall charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Randall's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Randall's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Montana typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Randall gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Randall take my case if I'm outside Missoula?

    Randall is licensed in Montana. Matters governed by Montana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Randall will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Randall?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Randall will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Randall accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Randall's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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