Emma L. Mediak

Emma L. Mediak is a Partner at Garlington Lohn & Robinson PLLP who handles insurance coverage matters and defense litigation. Her practice includes bad faith, construction defect, professional liability, personal injury, commercial litigation, and insurance law. She represents clients in state and federal courts and has prepared amicus briefs for the Montana Supreme Court. Her work combines insurance analysis with litigation strategy across complex civil disputes.

Emma earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University, graduating with distinction and Phi Beta Kappa honors, and later earned her J.D. from Stanford Law School. After completing her education, she returned to Montana and clerked for Justice Brian Morris on the Montana Supreme Court. She later clerked for him again after his confirmation to the US District Court, gaining experience in appellate and federal judicial work.

Emma advises and defends clients facing claims involving coverage, professional services, construction, and personal injury. Her courtroom experience includes matters before state and federal courts, while her appellate work includes multiple amicus briefs submitted to the Montana Supreme Court. This background supports careful evaluation of liability, coverage positions, litigation risk, and legal arguments in disputes where procedural and substantive issues can develop together.

Emma L. Mediak serves on the board of the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers and belongs to the Western Montana Bar Association, American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and State Bar of Montana. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for work in Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Professional Malpractice Law. Her practice emphasizes thorough analysis, clear advocacy, and steady representation through demanding civil disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Board Member, Montana Defense Trial Lawyers
• Member, Western Montana Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• Stanford Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stanford University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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