John E. Bohyer

John E. Bohyer is Of Counsel at Bohyer, Erickson, Beaudette & Tranel, P.C. in Missoula, Montana. Bohyer defends insurers and insureds in civil litigation and insurance-related disputes. The practice includes insurance coverage, bad faith, personal injury defense, product liability, construction defects, and mediation. Bohyer works with insurers, insured businesses, and other civil litigation clients. The work requires careful factual development, legal analysis, and practical assessment of risk, procedure, and possible resolution.

Bohyer earned a B.A. from Montana State University with honors and a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law with honors. While in law school, Bohyer served on the Montana Law Review, strengthening a foundation in legal research, analysis, and written advocacy. This training supports the research, analysis, writing, and problem solving required in matters involving detailed records and important client decisions.

Bohyer’s experience includes more than three decades of trial work in Montana state, federal, and tribal courts, including automobile accident, bad faith, product liability, professional negligence, construction, and insurance coverage matters. In addition, Bohyer handled jury trials and complex coverage disputes and serves as a mediator in civil matters. The practice involves discovery, legal briefing, negotiation, and preparation for hearings, trial, appeal, or another appropriate form of resolution.

John E. Bohyer has held leadership roles with Montana Defense Trial Lawyers and has contributed to Defense Research Institute insurance materials. Bohyer also belongs to professional trial and claims organizations and regularly works with lawyers and claims professionals on litigation issues. The focus remains on clear advice, careful preparation, and practical strategy for clients navigating complex disputes and important legal decisions. This experience supports careful judgment and clear communication throughout each stage of a legal matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Bohyer, Erickson, Beaudette & Tranel, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member and Montana State Representative, Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• President and Board Member, Montana Defense Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• Board Member, Missoula Food Bank
• Board Member, Casey Family Program
• Board Member, Missoula Country Club
• CLMP, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

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

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