Shane D. Colton, Esq.
5 Star Reviews
“I found myself in over my head trying to negotiate an injury settlement. So, I called Shane Colton. He was extremely responsive and handled it quicker than I thought possible. Great guy. I highly recommend his services!!”
- Chris Sorensen
“Wow, how do i start, the team here is so friendly and were attentive and on top of everything with my case. I felt so educated and comfortable each step of the way, and the firm’s work speaks for itself. Could not recommend anyone more than these guys”.
- Lauren Asmus
What Makes Attorney Shane D. Colton Uniquely Qualified To Represent You?
Shane was raised in the Central Montana farm and ranch community of Denton. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, in Public Administration from Montana State University in 1991. In 1996, Shane obtained his law degree from the University of Montana School of Law, where he was recognized for academic success and exceptional leadership. In 1999, he joined the firm which later became Colton Holm/Yellowstone Law.
Shane has spent over two decades representing Montanans against insurance companies. Shane is admitted to practice in front of Montana State and Federal Courts. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and perhaps more interestingly, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
An avid outdoorsman and committed conservationist, Shane has served ten years on Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission. Shane and his wife Gina, a clinical social worker, volunteer their time on the boards of Montana Land Reliance, Tumbleweed, and CASA of Yellowstone County. When she isn’t bird hunting, Shane’s English Setter Ridley serves as the office greeter.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury 40%
- Wrongful Death 20%
- Motor Vehicle Accidents 30%
- Medical Malpractice 10%
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Education
- University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, Montana
- Honors: Balfour Fellowship, Fraternal Order of Sigma Chi
- Honors: Karl Karlberg Memorial Scholarship
- Montana State University
- B.S. – 1991
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Public Administration
Bar Admissions
- Montana, 1996
- U.S. District Court District of Montana, 1996
Professional Associations And Memberships
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Member
“I found myself in over my head trying to negotiate an injury settlement. So, I called Shane Colton. He was extremely responsive and handled it quicker than I thought possible. Great guy. I highly recommend his services!!”
- Chris Sorensen
“Wow, how do i start, the team here is so friendly and were attentive and on top of everything with my case. I felt so educated and comfortable each step of the way, and the firm’s work speaks for itself. Could not recommend anyone more than these guys”.
- Lauren Asmus