Gary M. Zadick

Gary M. Zadick is a founding member and partner at Ugrin Alexander Zadick, P.C. in Great Falls, Montana. His practice includes civil litigation, personal injury, product liability, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith matters. He also serves as a neutral in mediation and arbitration. His work encompasses disputes involving injuries, insurance obligations, and contested legal responsibilities, as well as helping parties explore alternatives to courtroom litigation.

Zadick earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Montana in 1975 and a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 1978. He is admitted before Montana state and federal courts and several appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. His education and extensive courtroom experience provide a foundation for analyzing disputed facts, insurance requirements, and procedural questions across different courts.

Before forming his firm, Zadick served as a deputy Cascade County attorney and taught Evidence and Criminal Procedure at the University of Great Falls. He has tried numerous jury cases in state and federal courts and frequently lectures on insurance law, bad faith, and litigation. He also devotes a significant part of his practice to mediation and arbitration and has been involved in committees addressing rules of evidence and federal court procedures.

Gary M. Zadick has received recognition from Best Lawyers, Chambers, and other legal publications and holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating. He is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and has served in Cascade County Bar Association leadership. His background as a trial lawyer, educator, and neutral supports his work on complex civil disputes. He helps clients and disputing parties evaluate claims and seek legally grounded outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ugrin Alexander Zadick, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• President, Cascade County Bar Association (2005)
• Member, Montana Supreme Court Commission on the Rules of Evidence
• Member, United States District Court Local Rules Committee
• Board Member, American Red Cross
• Board Member, Paris Gibson Square Museum
• Board Member, Cascade County Community Health Center
• Member, The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Montana
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Political Science

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