Leah Handelman

Leah Handelman: Comprehensive Insurance and Litigation Lawyer in Missoula, Montana

Welcome to Leah Handelman's legal practice page. Located in Missoula, Montana, I specialize in a wide range of civil litigation matters including insurance law and personal injury defense.

Practice Areas

• Insurance Law
• Litigation - Insurance
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Education & Credentials

1. Boston College: Graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a minor in Hispanic Studies.
2. The University of Montana School of Law: Earned high honors upon graduation, where I also served as counsel for the law school's trial team.
3. Baer Memorial Library - University of Montana: Worked as a legal intern and teacher’s assistant for fellow law students and at the Office of Legal Counsel.
4. Bar Admissions: Admitted to practice in Montana State Courts and the United States District Court for the District of Montana.

Awards & Recognitions

• Recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2025: For recognized areas including Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Commercial Litigation - 2024, and more.

Firms

• Garlington, Lohn & Robinson PLLP: Joined GLR after a clerkship with Justice Beth Baker at the Montana Supreme Court, where I handled a wide variety of civil litigation.

Affiliations

• Garlington, Lohn & Robinson PLLP: Member since joining the firm in [Join Date].
• Montana State Bar Association: Member.
• American Bar Association (ABA): Member.

Languages

• English: Native Speaker

Professional Philosophy

I approach every case with a personalized strategy, ensuring my clients' voices are heard and their rights are protected. With experience spanning insurance law, personal injury defense, and commercial litigation, I am committed to delivering the highest quality representation in complex legal matters.