Lawyer Robert J. Phillips, graduated from University of Montana, B.A., 1975 University of Montana, J.D., 1978, is now employed by Phillips Haffey PC at River Front Place 283 W. Front Street, Suite 301 P.O. Box 8569 Missoula, MT 59807.

While being a member of Western Montana (President, 1986-1987) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana (President, 1994-1995); Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel; American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Montana Chapter, 2005-2007; National Board Member); International Association of Defense Counsel., Robert J. Phillips is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Robert J. Phillips as your lawyer, you should consider whether Robert J. Phillips offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Robert J. Phillips has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Robert J. Phillips's office is located at Missoula, MT, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Robert J. Phillips has been admitted in 1978, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; 1983, U.S. Claims Court; Salish Kootenai Tribal Court; 1988, U.S. Supreme Court; 2005, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His or her practice areas include Insurance Law; Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage; Unfair Insurance Practice; Insurance Regulation; Construction Law; Product Liability Law; Food and Drug Regulation; Medical Malpractice Defense; Toxic Tort Defense; Technology Litigation.

Robert J. Phillips's college and law school education includes University of Montana, B.A., 1975, University of Montana, J.D., 1978. Other biographical background includes Robert J. Phillips began his practice in 1978, focusing on insurance law including defense, coverage, and bad faith. He has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases in areas including automobile, products liability, premises liability, lien foreclosure, construction and insurance bad faith. In addition to trials in State, Federal and Tribal Courts, he has been lead counsel before the Montana Supreme Court, the U.S. Claims Court, the Ninth and Federal U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Phillips has held several leadership positions on local, state and national boards. Professional membership and service includes State Bar of Montana (Trustee, 1986-1994, President, 1994-1995); Western Montana Bar Association (President, 1986-1987); American Bar Association, Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, American Board of Trial Advocates (President Montana Chapter 2004-2006, national board member), International Association of Defense Counsel, and University of Montana School of Law Clinical Board of Visitors. He earned an "AV" rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Mr. Phillips frequently serves as Settlement Master, has taught Trial Tactics at the University of Montana Law School, and is an adjunct professor of law. He is regularly called on to present seminars regarding insurance coverage claims handling. Mr. Phillips has an extensive history of civi. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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