Tim E. Dailey

Tim E. Dailey is a shareholder at Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner, P.C. in Missoula, Montana who focuses on insurance litigation and claims advice, including coverage analysis and extracontractual or bad-faith issues. His practice also includes personal injury and wrongful death, employment and labor matters, commercial litigation, professional liability, and creditors’ rights and bankruptcy-related disputes. The work requires careful attention to the governing law, factual record, deadlines, and practical consequences for the client.

Dailey earned a J.D. from the University of Montana in 2011 after receiving a B.A. from the University of Montana in 2007. During law school, he developed trial advocacy experience that later became an important part of his litigation practice and professional involvement. This background supports careful analysis, clear writing, and practical problem solving in matters involving insurance litigation, personal injury, employment, commercial disputes, and professional liability.

Dailey has represented clients in contested civil matters that include insurance, commercial, and injury disputes. Representative matters identified by the firm include a defense verdict in Maier v. Wilson, summary judgment in Mulroy v. Northland, and a recovery in Collins Auto. He has also coached trial advocacy teams and remained involved in courtroom-focused legal training.

Tim E. Dailey has received recognition connected to trial advocacy and continues to work across litigation matters requiring close attention to evidence, coverage questions, damages, and procedural strategy. His practice is centered on resolving complex disputes for businesses, insurers, professionals, and individuals. This approach keeps legal strategy connected to the client’s practical objectives and the specific demands of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, Western Montana Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

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

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