Attorneys That Fight For You!
There are certain phone calls people never expect to make:
Calling a lawyer after being arrested.
Calling after a serious car accident.
Calling because a medical procedure did not go the way it should have.
In those moments, people are thinking about consequences. Their record. Their recovery. Their family. Their future.
At Ryan, Miller & Coburn, PLLC, we work with individuals across Missoula and throughout Montana who find themselves in exactly these situations. Criminal charges, serious personal injuries, and medical negligence cases all carry high stakes, and the decisions made in the first days and weeks often shape everything that follows.
When someone is charged with a crime in Montana, the system moves quickly. Whether it is a DUI in Missoula, an assault allegation, a drug charge, or a felony filed in district court, the State has already begun building its case.
Montana criminal law is technical and procedural. Deadlines matter. Suppression issues matter. The way a case is positioned early can affect bail, negotiations, trial strategy, and long-term consequences. A criminal conviction can impact employment, professional licensing, housing, and reputation. That is why early, strategic defense matters. We are seasoned attorneys who can help lead you through those difficult times, and decisions.
The same principle applies after a serious car accident or an injury. Montana operates under a fault-based system for car and truck collisions. That means the at-fault party is responsible for damages, but proving those damages, and their long-term impact, requires more than submitting medical bills. Insurance companies investigate immediately. They evaluate exposure, review statements, and begin calculating risk.
For someone recovering from injuries, navigating that process alone can be overwhelming. Medical treatment, physical therapy, time away from work, and uncertainty about long-term recovery all weigh heavily. In trucking accidents, especially, there may be multiple layers of liability, commercial insurance carriers, and federal safety regulations involved. Preserving evidence early can make a substantial difference in the strength of a claim.
Medical malpractice cases present another layer of complexity. Not every poor medical outcome is negligence, but when a provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes harm, Montana law provides a path for accountability. These cases require careful review, medical expertise, and compliance with statutory procedures before a lawsuit can even be filed. They are detailed, document-intensive, and often emotionally difficult for families who trusted the care they received.
Across criminal defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice matters, one reality remains constant: delay rarely improves a case. Evidence fades. Memories shift. Paper trails grow longer. The earlier a case is evaluated, the more options typically exist.
Ryan, Miller & Coburn is based in Missoula, but our work takes us across Montana. We represent individuals facing DUI charges, felony accusations, serious injury claims, trucking collisions, and complex medical negligence matters. Our focus is not volume. It is preparation, strategy, and protecting the interests of the people who trust us with their cases.
When your freedom, your health, or your financial stability is on the line, the situation deserves more than a quick answer or a surface-level solution. It deserves careful analysis and experienced representation.
If you are facing criminal charges in Missoula, recovering from a serious accident in Montana, or questioning whether medical negligence caused harm, we encourage you to seek legal guidance sooner rather than later.
