About Lori
Lori Harshbarger is an attorney based in Twin Bridges, Montana, with over 30 years of legal knowledge. Licensed to practice law in Montana, Arizona, and Texas, her extensive expertise covers many regions, which includes household law, estate planning, real property, agricultural law, civil litigation, personal injury, and water regulation. Serving as the attorney for the Town of Twin Bridges, Lori plays an imperative position in nearby governance and legal issues. Born in Butte, Montana, Lori graduated from Montana State University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. This robust educational basis paved the way for her legal career. She earned her law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas, in 1993.
Following her graduation, Lori began her legal career within the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, where she targeted on international transactions, estate planning, business and property transactions, and personal injury cases. This diverse knowledge allowed her to develop a well-rounded talent set that she brings to her practice nowadays. In 1999, Lori made the decision to go back to Montana, establishing her practice in Butte before moving to Twin Bridges. Her firm, Harshbarger Law Firm, gives complete legal offerings during southwest Montana. The firm’s diverse practice consists of all areas of family regulation, facilitated negotiation and dispute resolution, business transactions, estate making plans, real estate, agriculture, civil litigation, choose personal injury claims, and water regulation. This wide scope of services enables Lori to satisfy the various legal wants of her clients effectively.
Lori is an active member of numerous professional organizations, which includes the Montana Bar Association, Arizona Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. She additionally participates within the Montana Fifth Judicial District Bar Association and the Silver Bow County Bar Association. As the Chairperson of the Legislative Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Montana, she performs a critical role in shaping household law policy within the state. Her dedication to the legal profession is clear in her involvement with the Montana Family Law Arbitration Association and Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. Beyond her legal practice, Lori engages in a number of community activities, including 4H and FFA, reflecting her appreciation for Montana's agricultural legacy. Married with children and grandchildren, she values family time and network involvement.
Additionally, Lori is devoted to personal health, regularly education in CrossFit and galvanizing others to attempt for their "most effective self." Her commitment to each her career and private well-being exemplifies her strategy to life and work. Notably, Lori has represented clients in numerous significant cases earlier than the Montana highest court, including North Pa. Ins — Co. v. Stucky, 2014 MT 299, Crowley v. Crowley, 2014 MT 42, and Clark v — Heirs & Devisees of Dwyer, 2007 MT 237, in addition demonstrating her legal acumen and dedication to her clients.
