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Introduction
Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP, is an established, regional law firm based in Missoula, Montana.

History
The oldest law firm in western Montana traces its roots back to 1870. Now known as Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, this firm started business in a frame downtown Missoula store front when William J. Stephens abandoned his burned out offices in Deer Lodge and moved his practice to the nearest group of settlers. At that time there were about 200 residents of Missoula.

In 1884 Stephens took a partner, William M. Bickford, and, upon entering the real estate business, they attempted to found a new city, South Missoula. They laid out streets running parallel to the Bitterroot Wagon Road, now known as Brooks Street. The plan did not come to fruition, but the “slant” streets are still much in evidence today, as well as streets that bear the names Stephens and Bickford.

Shortly thereafter, the two took another partner, Frank Higgins, son of the city’s founder. He is best remembered for arranging the transfer of 40 acres of his family’s land to start the University of Montana.

By the early 1880s the city of Missoula had burgeoned to 450 hardy souls. The young law firm represented clients such as Missoula Light and Water Company, the Missoula Street Railway Company and the Western Lumber Company. The firm continues to represent major business establishments to this day.

As the new century dawned, other individuals now steeped in the lore of Missoula joined the group. A.N. Whitlock, a University of Montana law school dean, was with the firm for many years, later becoming chief counsel for the Milwaukee Railroad. In the mid‐1930s John E. Corette left the firm to begin a lifetime of work for the Montana Power Company, eventually becoming chairman of the board. He was replaced by James C. Garlington, the man who helped build the firm to what it is today.

In 1955 the firm name was changed to Garlington, Lohn & Robinson to reflect the presence of Sherman V. Lohn, managing partner for many decades, and Robert H. “Ty” Robinson, chief lobbyist for utilities and railroads for many years. During the last half of the twentieth century the growth of the law firm was commensurate with the growth of the greater Missoula valley.

Awards
Garlington, Lohn & Robinson was recognized by Chambers in the areas of Litigation, Labor & Employment, Real Estate and Corporate/M&A in its 2013 Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business Guide. 14 Garlington, Lohn & Robinson attorneys named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Mountain States Super Lawyers in 2013  17 Garlington, Lohn & Robinson attorneys named as Best Lawyers in America in 2014. Additionally, 4 Garlington, Lohn & Robinson attorneys were given the distinction of being named Best Lawyers® 2014 "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective markets and practices areas.

Offices
Montana
 * Missoula