LAIRD COWLEY, PLLC
(406) 541-7400
Workers’ Compensation Defense
Laird Cowley represents and defends insurance companies and self-insured employers in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation issues. Our attorneys representing clients across the state, and they handle workers’ compensation defense matters from our offices in Missoula and Helena, Montana. Laird Cowley is dedicated to delivering practical, strategic, and informed legal counsel in all phases of workers’ compensation matters, including compensability review, early dispute resolution, litigation in the Workers’ Compensation Court, and appeals to the Montana Supreme Court.
Workers’ compensation defense often involves complex statutory and administrative frameworks, evolving medical and legal standards, and matters that have meaningful cost and compliance implications. Our legal team understands the importance of timely guidance, thorough assessment, and thoughtful defense strategies. We work closely with professionals, employers, claims adjusters, and insurers to navigate disputed claims, resolve conflicts efficiently, and protect our clients’ interests throughout the process.
Services for Workers’ Compensation Defense
- Represent and defend clients at Department of Labor mediations, litigation in the Workers’ Compensation Court, and appeals to the Montana Supreme Court
- Represent uninsured employers in matters pending before the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF)
- Provide advice and opinion letters on a variety of topics, ranging from liability to Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)
- Provide advice regarding administrative and legislative changes to the Montana Workers’ Compensation Act, including testimony to the Legislature during Montana’s bi-annual Legislative sessions
- Conduct approved continuing education training sessions for adjusters on a wide variety of workers’ compensation topics
Our attorneys maintain active memberships and involvement in the Montana Self Insurers Association, and they regularly advise clients on developments affecting claims handling and compliance. In addition to Worker’s Compensation Defense, Laird Cowley represents insurance companies and employers in all other aspects of Business Law.
Services for Workers’ Compensation Defense
- Represent and defend clients at Department of Labor mediations, litigation in the Workers’ Compensation Court, and appeals to the Montana Supreme Court
- Represent uninsured employers in matters pending before the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF)
- Provide advice and opinion letters on a variety of topics, ranging from liability to Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)
- Provide advice regarding administrative and legislative changes to the Montana Workers’ Compensation Act, including testimony to the Legislature during Montana’s bi-annual Legislative sessions
- Conduct approved continuing education training sessions for adjusters on a wide variety of workers’ compensation topics
Our attorneys maintain active memberships and involvement in the Montana Self Insurers Association, and they regularly advise clients on developments affecting claims handling and compliance. In addition to Worker’s Compensation Defense, Laird Cowley represents insurance companies and employers in all other aspects of Business Law.
Trusted Montana Workers’ Compensation Defense Law Firm
Workers’ compensation defense matters for Laird Cowley are led by Partner & Attorney Tom Harrington in our Missoula office and Attorney Of Counsel Tom Bell in our Helena office.
Partner & Attorney Tom Harrington is a highly regarded workers’ compensation defense attorney whose practice centers on representing insurance companies and self-insured employers throughout Montana. Based in Laird Cowley’s office in Missoula, Montana, Tom carries extensive experience handling workers’ compensation claims at every stage, including mediation, litigation, and appeals. His background in science, orthopedics, and law allows him to navigate complex medical issues with skill and expertise, making him particularly effective in defending disputed and medically intensive legal matters.
Attorney Of Counsel Tom Bell is also a highly regarded and seasoned workers’ compensation defense attorney, with a long career devoted to representing insurers in work-related injury matters. Working from Laird Cowley’s office in Helena, Montana, Tom has spent decades defending employers and insurance companies in FELA and workers’ compensation litigation. His extensive experience as a trial attorney, combined with his focused knowledge of medical matters and workers’ compensation laws, positions him as a trusted and skilled advocate in complex and high stakes matters.
Trusted Montana Workers’ Compensation Defense Law Firm
Workers’ compensation defense matters for Laird Cowley are led by Partner & Attorney Tom Harrington in our Missoula office and Attorney Of Counsel Tom Bell in our Helena office.
Partner & Attorney Tom Harrington is a highly regarded workers’ compensation defense attorney whose practice centers on representing insurance companies and self-insured employers throughout Montana. Based in Laird Cowley’s office in Missoula, Montana, Tom carries extensive experience handling workers’ compensation claims at every stage, including mediation, litigation, and appeals. His background in science, orthopedics, and law allows him to navigate complex medical issues with skill and expertise, making him particularly effective in defending disputed and medically intensive legal matters.
Attorney Of Counsel Tom Bell is also a highly regarded and seasoned workers’ compensation defense attorney, with a long career devoted to representing insurers in work-related injury matters. Working from Laird Cowley’s office in Helena, Montana, Tom has spent decades defending employers and insurance companies in FELA and workers’ compensation litigation. His extensive experience as a trial attorney, combined with his focused knowledge of medical matters and workers’ compensation laws, positions him as a trusted and skilled advocate in complex and high stakes matters.
Contact Us for Workers’ Compensation Defense
Laird Cowley provides exceptional legal representation in workers’ compensation defense for insurance companies and self-insured employers. Our expertise and influence extends throughout Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado. We regularly represent clients in Missoula, Helena, Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, Sidney, Wolf Point, Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Cody, Jackson, Fargo, Bismarck, Casper, and all places in between. We represent insurers and third-party administrators (TPA) on a statewide basis. Please call (406) 541-7400 to speak to a representative at our office.