Lars Phillips is an Associate in the Bozeman office and a member of the Commercial and Natural Resources Litigation Practice Group. Lars is a trial lawyer who represents companies in complex commercial disputes, issues of real property, and construction disputes. His commercial litigation is primarily centered around breach of contract-related issues. He enjoys developing strong, honest relationships with his clients to ensure optimal client-satisfaction while maintaining his role as a counselor.
Lars previously served as a member of the board for the Montana Innocence Project. He still does substantial pro bono work for the organization and considers the three exonerations for wrongful convictions he has achieved the highlights of his career. He received the organization’s Champion of Justice Award in 2017. Lars also serves on the Justice Initiatives Committee for the Montana State Bar.
Lars received his J.D. from the University of Montana School of law. While there, he served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Montana Law Review, and interned for Judge Molloy of the United States District Court for the District of Montana. In his second year of law school, Lars successfully argued before the Montana Supreme Court in Marble v. State, a matter involving the interpretation of Montana’s post-conviction statutes. Prior to joining the firm, Lars clerked for Justice Patricia Cotter of the Montana Supreme Court and was later appointed to serve as a Water Master on the Montana Water Court.
Outside of his practice, Lars enjoys spending time with his wife and children and helping his family run their chalet in Glacier National Park.