John Morrison, Lawyer at Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP

John Morrison, Partner Attorney
Insurance Issues, Benefits and Rights, Product Liability, Class Actions, Serious Auto, Medical, and other Personal Injuries and Property...

Phone:406-204-4984
Address: 401 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601

Law Firm:	Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP
Lawyer:	John Morrison
Phone:	406-204-4984
Fax:
Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Insurance Issues, Benefits and Rights, Product Liability, Class Actions, Serious Auto, Medical, and other Personal Injuries and Property damage, Ballot Initiatives and Referenda
Bio:	AV Preeminent \| John Morrison is well known in Montana as a trial attorney and public leader. John grew up in western Montana working from the age of 13 as a dishwasher, lawn mower, construction laborer, landscaper and radio announcer before going to law school. After passing the Montana bar exam, John worked in Washington D.C. for Sen. John Melcher, where he helped write the Farm Credit Act of 1987, before returning to Montana to practice law. While still in his 30s, he received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, was President of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, served as Special Assistant Attorney General and chief Montana counsel in the Tobacco Case, and represented the New York Times and NBC in the Unabomber case before being elected to public office. John has tried numerous cases to verdict and judgment in the state and federal trial courts and won many landmark appeals in the Montana Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals. Using fees from the tobacco case, John co-founded the Safe Kids and Families Fund that has provided thousands of bicycle helmets to low-income children in Montana. After two terms as a state-wide elected official, John returned to the law practice in 2009. In 2015, he received the Appellate Advocacy Award from MTLA (appellate lawyer of the year) for a series of important victories in the Montana Supreme Court, and his cases continue to receive national media attention. John is listed in US News Best Lawyers in America
Admitted:	1987, Montana; U.S. District Court, District of Montana; U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; United States Court of Federal Claims; U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court;
College:	Whitman College, Class of 1983, B.A.
Law School:	University of Denver, Class of 1986, J.D.
Membership:	Montana Bar Association (Member, Committees on: Ethics & Elderly Assistance) Montana Trial Lawyers Association (Past President, Member, Board of Directors, 1991—) Western Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors, 1990-1995) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
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Languages:	English

Lawyer John Morrison, graduated from Whitman College, Class of 1983, B.A. University of Denver, Class of 1986, J.D., is now employed by Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP at 401 N. Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601.

While being a member of Montana Bar Association (Member, Committees on: Ethics & Elderly Assistance) Montana Trial Lawyers Association (Past President, Member, Board of Directors, 1991—) Western Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors, 1990-1995) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America., John Morrison is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John Morrison as your lawyer, you should consider whether John Morrison 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 John Morrison has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John Morrison's office is located at Helena, 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.

John Morrison has been admitted in 1987, Montana; U.S. District Court, District of Montana; U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; United States Court of Federal Claims; U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Insurance Issues, Benefits and Rights, Product Liability, Class Actions, Serious Auto, Medical, and other Personal Injuries and Property damage, Ballot Initiatives and Referenda.

John Morrison's college and law school education includes Whitman College, Class of 1983, B.A., University of Denver, Class of 1986, J.D.. Other biographical background includes AV Preeminent | John Morrison is well known in Montana as a trial attorney and public leader. John grew up in western Montana working from the age of 13 as a dishwasher, lawn mower, construction laborer, landscaper and radio announcer before going to law school. After passing the Montana bar exam, John worked in Washington D.C. for Sen. John Melcher, where he helped write the Farm Credit Act of 1987, before returning to Montana to practice law. While still in his 30s, he received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, was President of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, served as Special Assistant Attorney General and chief Montana counsel in the Tobacco Case, and represented the New York Times and NBC in the Unabomber case before being elected to public office. John has tried numerous cases to verdict and judgment in the state and federal trial courts and won many landmark appeals in the Montana Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals. Using fees from the tobacco case, John co-founded the Safe Kids and Families Fund that has provided thousands of bicycle helmets to low-income children in Montana. After two terms as a state-wide elected official, John returned to the law practice in 2009. In 2015, he received the Appellate Advocacy Award from MTLA (appellate lawyer of the year) for a series of important victories in the Montana Supreme Court, and his cases continue to receive national media attention. John is listed in US News Best Lawyers in America. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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