Justin Harkins is a Partner in the Billings office and a member of the Energy and Environmental, Employment, and Tort Litigation Practice Groups. Justin’s environmental practice has a particular focus on water right issues, including litigating water and real estate disputes, water right permitting and regulation, and water easements and access. Justin’s employment practice largely consists of defending employers in litigation, including discrimination claims and claims under Montana’s Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. In addition to his water law and employment practices, Justin also handles various other types of litigation cases, including insurance coverage personal injury, and natural resources litigation.
Justin served as a law clerk for the Hon. Timothy J. Cavan, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Montana. He has volunteered his time with various boards in Montana and currently serves as President of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association.