Randall J. Randy Colbert

Randall J. Randy Colbert

Insurance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Missoula, Montana
22+ years experience
Garlington, Lohn & Robinson PLLP
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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. 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. 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.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Missoula (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Missoula (2022)
  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
  • Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Attorney Award
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 2003
  • Rocky Mountain College, BS, graduated 1990

Reviews

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Ronald Kim

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline in a Complex Construction Defect Case

When our small contracting company was hit with a major construction defect lawsuit, we felt overwhelmed. We needed someone who understood both the legal intricacies and the insurance complexities. Randy Colbert was that attorney. His 22 years of experience, particularly his deep focus on insurance law and bad faith defense, proved invaluable. He didn't just see the immediate lawsuit; he anticipated the insurer's potential moves and protected us from secondary claims. Randy's calm, methodical approach from his office at Garlington, Lohn & Robinson was a steadying force. He explained the nuances of Montana law and the class action risks in terms we could actually understand, never talking down to us. His recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Insurance Law was evident in his strategic handling of our case, which resulted in a favorable settlement that allowed our business to survive and thrive. We weren't just another file; Randy was genuinely invested in a positive outcome. For any business facing litigation where insurance coverage is at stake, he is the clear choice in Missoula.

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