Associate Attorney Tyler C. Smith

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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.

Local Presence & Beyond

Tyler is admitted to practice law in Montana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Working with skill and devotion, he seeks to help individuals and companies navigate difficult situations and make best-informed decisions regarding their cases.

Professional Background & Experience

Having been born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Tyler is passionate about the opportunity to make an impact in his community.

After attending the University of Washington for two years, he transferred to the University of Montana and graduated in 2011 with Honors. Later, he moved to Houston where he investigated damaged utility claims for a utility contracting company. Afterwards, he attended the Gonzaga University School of Law and received his Juris Doctorate in December 2015.

Tyler currently serves on the board of directors for the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers.

Awards & Recognition

Tyler has been recognized with the “Rising Stars” Award by SuperLawyers.com.

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Hobbies & Interests

In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife, their two sons, their daughter, and their two dogs. He also enjoys fly-fishing, snowboarding, playing sports, and cheering on his favorite sports teams.

Practice Areas

  • Complex Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Construction Litigation
  • Professional Negligence
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Real Estate Transactions

Education

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Gonzaga University School of Law (2015)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of Montana (2011)

Bar Admission

  • Montana State and Federal Courts
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Tribal Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation

A Dedicated Member of Our Team

Tyler made the decision to join Laird Cowley because of the firm’s reputation for providing excellent legal services to its clients and abiding by the highest level of professional standards.

He became a lawyer to help individuals and companies navigate the difficult situations and problems they encounter in life.

Working with Laird Cowley over the past several years has helped Tyler expand his practice and grow as a lawyer.

Tyler 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.

A Dedicated Member of Our Team

Tyler made the decision to join Laird Cowley because of the firm’s reputation for providing excellent legal services to its clients and abiding by the highest level of professional standards.

He became a lawyer to help individuals and companies navigate the difficult situations and problems they encounter in life.

Working with Laird Cowley over the past several years has helped Tyler expand his practice and grow as a lawyer.

Tyler 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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