About Us

About Laird Cowley


Laird Cowley’s legal services are sought after by businesses and individuals all throughout Montana and the Western United States. Our excellence is recognized by top-tier institutions, esteemed organizations, and professionals nationwide.

What We Do

We provide expert legal representation and guidance for businesses and individuals of all backgrounds. From helping you plan and strategize for the future to walking you through the dispute resolution process and representing you in court, Laird Cowley is here to guide you through life’s challenges and legal circumstances.

We provide the following legal services:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Professional Negligence
  • Family Law
  • Employment Law
  • Construction Litigation
  • Business Law

What We Do

We provide expert legal representation and guidance for businesses and individuals of all backgrounds. From helping you plan and strategize for the future to walking you through the dispute resolution process and representing you in court, Laird Cowley is here to guide you through life’s challenges and legal circumstances.

We provide the following legal services:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Professional Negligence
  • Family Law
  • Employment Law
  • Construction Litigation
  • Business Law

Our Approach

We approach our clients’ legal cases head-on. Our determination, attention to detail, and years of experience in handling complex cases allows us to navigate even the most difficult situations with uncommon dexterity and proficiency.

Collaboration is an essential part of our process. We take a team approach to our cases, drawing on our diverse experience and skills, to develop effective strategies that result in successful outcomes for our clients. We exercise professionalism and excellence in all we do, not only because of the standards we hold for ourselves, but because we earnestly believe that our clients deserve nothing less than the very best.

Our Approach

We approach our clients’ legal cases head-on. Our determination, attention to detail, and years of experience in handling complex cases allows us to navigate even the most difficult situations with uncommon dexterity and proficiency.

Collaboration is an essential part of our process. We take a team approach to our cases, drawing on our diverse experience and skills, to develop effective strategies that result in successful outcomes for our clients. We exercise professionalism and excellence in all we do, not only because of the standards we hold for ourselves, but because we earnestly believe that our clients deserve nothing less than the very best.

Our Partners & Attorneys

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CORY R. LAIRD

Managing Partner

Managing Partner & Attorney, Cory R. Laird is an experienced trial attorney whose work is recognized at a statewide and regional level. Cory is adept in handling a wide array of complex litigation matters and has represented businesses and individuals in wrongful death actions, multi-million-dollar real estate development cases, civil rights actions, professional negligence cases, complex tort litigation, construction litigation, and many other types of disputes.
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Partner & Attorney Jane E. Cowley is an accomplished legal professional that holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut. With a legal career spanning over two decades, Jane is recognized for her excellence in family law matters and has a reputation as one of the top divorce lawyers in the Western United States.
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TYLER C. SMITH

Associate Attorney

Tyler C. Smith is an Associate Attorney with experience in complex litigation. He is proficient in a variety of practice areas, including matters regarding insurance defense, construction litigation, professional negligence, insurance coverage, real estate transactions, and several other areas of law.
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LINDSAY A. MULLINEAUX

Associate Attorney

Lindsay A. Mullineaux is an Associate Attorney at Laird Cowley with an impressive professional background and knowledge in various aspects of law. She is admitted to practice in Montana State and Federal Courts and is experienced in commercial litigation, construction litigation, employment law and business matters, personal injury litigation, and professional negligence litigation.
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RILEY M. WARVA

Associate Attorney

Riley is an accomplished Associate Attorney with an impressive and diverse professional background. While his work is primarily focused on commercial litigation, he is well-versed in a variety of areas including construction litigation, civil rights litigation, ADA disputes, employment law and business matters, personal injury, and professional negligence.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are simple. It’s our value system and reflects who we are and what we stand for:

  • Professionalism: We are attentive & compassionate to our clients’ and their needs.
  • Excellence: We are relentless in our commitment to our clients.
  • Results-Oriented: We persevere to achieve outstanding results for our clients
  • Experience & Relationships: We are diligent advocates for our clients and community.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are simple. It’s our value system and reflects who we are and what we stand for:

  • Professionalism: We are attentive & compassionate to our clients’ and their needs.
  • Excellence: We are relentless in our commitment to our clients.
  • Results-Oriented: We persevere to achieve outstanding results for our clients
  • Experience & Relationships: We are diligent advocates for our clients and community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure the fair and just treatment of our clients and community. We seek to right wrongs, help others, and ensure justice in the world around us. We’re committed to doing our part in protecting the welfare of others and continually strive to make a positive difference.

We believe that we can have an impact today while also acting as stewards for the next generations. Our goal is to provide excellent legal representation for our clients and help them navigate difficult situations while also protecting their rights.

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure the fair and just treatment of our clients and community. We seek to right wrongs, help others, and ensure justice in the world around us. We’re committed to doing our part in protecting the welfare of others and continually strive to make a positive difference.

We believe that we can have an impact today while also acting as stewards for the next generations. Our goal is to provide excellent legal representation for our clients and help them navigate difficult situations while also protecting their rights.

Local Presence & Beyond


While we are based in Missoula, Montana, our expertise and influence extends throughout Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado. We regularly represent clients in Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, Kalispell, Sidney, Wolf Point, Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Cody, Jackson, Fargo, Bismarck, Casper, and all places in between. If you’re interested in learning more about our service, we encourage you to contact our office at (406) 541-7400.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have questions.