Shane D. Colton

Shane D. Colton is a managing partner at Yellowstone Law in Billings, Montana, where he represents people injured through negligence. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims. He advocates for injured Montanans and families seeking compensation after serious losses. His work involves pursuing claims against insurers and other parties responsible for injuries while helping clients understand their legal options.

Colton received a B.S. in Public Administration from Montana State University in 1991, graduating with honors. He graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 1996. During his legal studies, he received the Balfour Fellowship and Karl Karlberg Memorial Scholarship. His academic background and training in Montana law support his work preparing injury claims, evaluating evidence, and presenting clients’ positions in litigation.

For more than two decades, Colton has represented individuals and families in disputes involving serious accidents and medical negligence. His litigation practice addresses the consequences of injuries, including financial losses and the effect of a death on surviving relatives. He is admitted to Montana state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. His involvement with the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice complements that work.

Shane D. Colton has been selected to Super Lawyers beginning in 2018. He has also served more than twelve years on Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission, including three years as chair, and has supported conservation and community organizations. His professional approach reflects a long-standing commitment to Montana residents. Through personal injury advocacy, he works to ensure that clients have an opportunity to pursue fair compensation and accountability.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Yellowstone Law
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Montana Trial Lawyers Association
• Commissioner and Chair, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission
• Member, Montana Land Reliance
• Member, Montana Conservation Corps
• Member, CASA of Yellowstone County
• Member, Tumbleweed
• Member, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Yellowstone County
• Member, Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• Montana State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Administration

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