About Shane
Shane N. Reely: Tax and Estate Planning Attorney in Missoula, Montana
Shane N. Reely is a tax and estate planning attorney based in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing law for over three decades, with his primary focus on helping clients navigate the complexities of trusts, estates, and commercial transactions.
Introduction
As a fourth-generation Montanan, Shane Reely brings a deep understanding of local laws and customs to his practice. After graduating from the University of Montana School of Law with honors in 1994, he pursued further education by earning an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida College of Law in 1995. His professional journey has seen him work at prominent firms such as Crowley Law Firm and Garlington, Lohn and Robinson, PLLP before establishing his own practice.
Practice Areas
- Trusts and Estates
- Tax Law
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Commercial Transactions (Purchase Agreements, Leases, Business Formation)
- Bar and Casino Purchasing
Education & Credentials
Universities: The University of Montana
Education: Shane N. Reely graduated with honors from the University of Montana School of Law in 1994.
Bar Admissions: Licensed to practice law in the state of Montana since 1995.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2024)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Missoula (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Missoula (2014)
- Recognized as a Special Focus in Corporate, Estate Planning, Family Businesses, Gift Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, Real Estate Restructurings, Subchapter S Corporations, Succession Planning, and Transactions by Best Attorney USA since 2005.
Firms: Shane N. Reely has served as a partner at Goodrich & Reely PLLC for over two decades.
Affiliations:
- Board Member for St. Patrick Hospital & Health Foundation
Languages: Fluent in English
Recognized Since: Recognized as a Special Focus by Best Attorney USA since 2005.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2024)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Missoula (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Missoula (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Missoula (2014)
- Recognized: Tax Law
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Special Focus: Corporate
- Special Focus: Estate Planning
- Special Focus: Family Businesses
- Special Focus: Gift Planning
- Special Focus: Limited Liability Companies
- Special Focus: Partnership
- Special Focus: Partnership and Limited Liability
- Special Focus: Probate
- Special Focus: Real Estate
- Special Focus: Restructurings
- Special Focus: Subchapter S Corporations
- Special Focus: Succession Planning
- Special Focus: Tax
- Special Focus: Tax Planning
- Special Focus: Transactions
- Special Focus: Trust Administration
- Special Focus: Trusts and Estates