Paul T. Ryan

Paul T. Ryan is an attorney and owner at Ryan, Miller & Coburn in Missoula, Montana. Ryan represents clients in personal injury and criminal defense matters. The practice includes injury claims, insurance negotiations, civil trials, criminal defense, courtroom advocacy, and settlement strategy. Ryan works with injured individuals and people facing criminal charges. The work requires careful development of medical, factual, insurance, and damages evidence so each claim can be evaluated on a complete record.

Ryan earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Montana in 1988 and graduated with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1993. His business education and legal training provide a practical foundation for evaluating damages, financial issues, evidence, and litigation strategy. This training supports the research, analysis, writing, and problem solving required in matters involving detailed records and important client decisions.

Ryan’s experience includes numerous jury trials in personal injury and criminal matters, along with long-running private practice and service as an acting Justice of the Peace. In addition, Ryan founded Paul Ryan & Associates in 2007 and continues his practice through Ryan, Miller & Coburn, handling injury claims and criminal cases from negotiation through trial. The practice involves investigating liability, documenting losses, working with insurers and opposing parties, and preparing claims for hearing or trial when needed.

Paul T. Ryan has obtained substantial settlements for injured clients and participates in trial-lawyer professional organizations. Ryan uses courtroom experience and practical case assessment to guide clients through high-stakes injury and criminal disputes. The focus remains on clear communication, careful claim development, and practical advocacy for clients dealing with injury, insurance, and financial consequences. This experience supports careful judgment and clear communication throughout each stage of a legal matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ryan, Miller & Coburn | Your Montana Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Member, Montana Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
• Acting, Justice of the Peace

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• University of Montana
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration

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