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Address
283 West Front Street, Suite 201
Missoula, Montana 59802 (Missoula Co.)
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
4.0
out of 5
(Main Office) Bohyer, Simpson & Tranel, P.C., practices primarily in the areas of insurance law - defense, coverage, unfair claims practices and general civil litigation. Access to knowledgeable attorneys is crucial and can mean the difference between proper case handling and exposure to extra-contractual claims. Responsiveness often is the most important service the lawyer can provide to clients, yet frequently it is overlooked. We understand that when you call for advice, you do not have the luxury of waiting days or weeks for an answer to your question. Our lawyers understand insurance law and provide accurate answers promptly. Reported Cases: Redies v. Attorneys Liability Protection Soc., 335 Mont. 233, 150 P.3d 930, 2007 WL 102992, 2007 MT 9, Mont., January 17, 2007 (No. 05-438.); Satterfield v. Medlin, 312 Mont. 234, 59 P.3d 33, 2002 WL 31653750, 2002 MT 260., Mont., November 22, 2002 (No. 01-885.); Superior Enterprises, LLC v. Montana Power Co., 310 Mont. 198, 49 P.3d 565, 2002 WL 1340382, 2002 MT 139, Mont., June 20, 2002 (No. 01-381.); Sherrard v. Prewett, 306 Mont. 511, 36 P.3d 378, 2001 WL 1467365, 2001 MT 228, Mont., November 20, 2001 (No. 00-810.); Ratchye v. Lucas, 288 Mont. 345, 957 P.2d 1128, 1998 WL 208150, 1998 MT 87, Mont., April 23, 1998 (No. 97-537.); Brilz v. Metlife Auto & Home, 251 Fed.Appx. 458, 2007 WL 3076976, C.A.9 (Mont.), October 19, 2007 (No. 05-36224.); Smith v. Salish Kootenai College, 407 P.3d 1267, 2005 WL 1163208, 05 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 4033, C.A.9, May 13, 2005 (No. 03-35306.). Statement of PracticeInsurance, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Bad Faith and Unfair Trade Practices, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Business Law, Personal Injury, Transportation, General Civil Litigation. Firm Size: 8
Representative Clients:ACE Insurance Cos.
American Hardware Ins. Co.
Attorneys Liability Protection Society (ALPS)
Farmer's Alliance Mutual Insurance Co.
GEICO Cos.
Iowa Mutual Ins. Co.
Kemper Auto & Home
Metropolitan Property & Casualty Cos.
National Union Fire Insurance Co.
Papa John's International, Inc.
SAFECO Insurance Cos.
Unitrin Property & Casualty Group
Westchester Fire Casualty Co.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Cos.
Address283 West Front Street, Suite 201
Missoula, MT 59802, (Missoula Co.)
PhonePhone: 502-532-7500
Fax: 406-549-2253
Website
http://www.bstlawfirm.com
John E. Bohyer (Shareholder) born Phoenix, Arizona, 1961; admitted to bar, 1986, Montana, U.S. District Court, District of Montana and U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit. Education: Montana State University (B.A., with honors, 1983); University of Montana (J .D., with honors, 1986). Author: "The Exclusivity Rule: Dual Capacity and the Reckless Employer," 47 Montana Law Review 157, 1986. Contributing Author and Regional Editor, "Insurance Bad Faith: A Compendium of State Law," Defense Research Institute, 2004, 2d Edition, 2006 and 3d Edition, 2008. Member: Western Montana and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana; American Judicature Society; Montana Defense Trial Lawyers (Director, 1999-2007); Defense Research Institute (Montana State Representative, 2004-2007); American Board of Trial Advocates. Reported Cases: Tyler v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co., 255 Mont. 174, 841 P.2d 538 (1992); Smart v. Molinario, 319 Mont. 335, 83 P.3D 1284 (2004); Hern v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Ill., 329 Mont. 347 125 P. 3rd 597 (2005); Redies v. Attys. Liability Protec. Socy., 355 Mont. 233, 150 P.3d 930 (2007). Practice Areas: Insurance; Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith; Products Liability; Professional Negligence; Civil Litigation.Email: John E. Bohyer
Fred Simpson, Jr. (Shareholder) born Seattle, Washington; admitted to bar, 1995, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 1998, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; 2009, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado. Education: University of Idaho (B.A., 1990); University of Montana (J.D., 1995). Member: Western Montana Bar Association; State Bar of Montana. Practice Areas: Insurance; Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage; Business Litigation; Unfair Insurance Practices.Email: Fred Simpson, Jr.
Paul N. Tranel (Shareholder) born Sheridan, Wyoming, 1968; admitted to bar, 1995, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Gonzaga University (B.A., 1991); University of Montana (J.D., 1995). Member: Western Montana Bar Association; State Bar of Montana; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Reported Cases: Calcaterra v. Montana Resources, 962 P.2d 590 (1998); Winslow v. Montana Rail Link, Inc., 38 P.3d 148 (2001). Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage; Insurance; Products Liability Defense.Email: Paul N. Tranel
Jesse Beaudette (Shareholder) born 1971; admitted to bar, 1997, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana. Education: University of Montana (B.A., 1993; J.D., 1997). Member: State Bar of Montana; Western Montana and American Bar Associations. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Personal Injury; Employment Law; Human Rights.Email: Jesse Beaudette
——————————Erin M. Erickson (Shareholder) born Sacramento, California, 1975; admitted to bar, 2002, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana. Education: Gonzaga University (B.A., 1997); University of Montana School of Law (J.D., 2002). Member: Western Montana and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana; Defense Research Institute. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Employment Law; Civil Rights.Email: Erin M. Erickson
J. Wayne Capp (Associate) born Denver, Colorado, 1959; admitted to bar, 2005, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana; Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court. Education: Montana State University (B.S., 1980); University of Montana School of Law (J.D., 2005); FBI National Academy (Graduate, 2001).. Assistant Editor in Chief, Montana Law Review, 2004-2005. Formerly with Montana Department of Justice. Member: Western Montana and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Montana; FBI National Academy Associates. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Employment Law; Business Law; Commercial Law; Regulatory Law.Email: J. Wayne Capp
Stefan Farr (Associate) born Hamburg, Germany, 1964; admitted to bar, 1994, Montana and Idaho; 1997, Oregon (Inactive) and U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit. Education: University of Montana (B.A., 1998; J.D., 1993). Member: State Bar of Montana. Reported Cases: Hollingsworth v. Lane Community College, 173 F.3d 860 (9th Cir. 1999). Languages: German. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation.Email: Stefan Farr
Jessie Lundberg (Associate) born Plains, Montana, February 18, 1978; admitted to bar, 2009, Montana, U.S. District Court, District of Montana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Member: State Bar of Montana; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation; Appellate Practice; Trust Law; Probate.Email: Jessie Lundberg
LEGAL SUPPORT PERSONNELCarrie A. Nelson born Missoula, Montana, 1972; Education: University of Montana (B.A., 1999).Email: Carrie A. Nelson
Rosalie C. Dumont born Tacoma, Washington; Education: University of Montana (A.A.S., 1996).Email: Rosalie C. Dumont
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