Dustin Leftridge

Dustin Leftridge

Partner

Dustin Leftridge grew up in the mountains of Western Montana and among the redwoods of the Pacific Northwest. Between surfing in the Pacific Ocean and skiing the slopes of Big Mountain, his passion for the outdoors shaped an early interest in public policy, land use, and the law.

He attended the University of Montana, where he earned undergraduate degrees in Geology and Political Science. During his time there, Dustin served as President of the Associated Students of the University of Montana and as Board Chair of the Montana Public Interest Research Group. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Public Land and Resources Law Review.

During his summers, Dustin worked as a river guide throughout Montana and Idaho. Time spent in wild places—particularly on rivers such as the Middle Fork of the Salmon—deepened his commitment to conservation, public lands, and public-interest law.

Since entering practice, Dustin has worked with McGarvey Law litigating the Libby asbestos cases, representing thousands of clients in one of the most significant environmental public health matters in Montana’s history. In addition to his asbestos work, he maintains a diverse practice that includes complex civil litigation, environmental and land-use disputes, workers’ compensation matters, and high-stakes settlement negotiations. He has assisted the Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices as a Special Assistant Attorney General, has conducted multiple successful trials before the Workers’ Compensation Court, and served as second chair in the historic verdict in Hutt v. Maryland Casualty Company.

Dustin specializes in complex litigation, strategic settlement, and negotiation, with extensive experience resolving large inventories of claims efficiently and favorably for his clients.

Beyond his legal practice, Dustin is actively engaged in public service. He is a Kalispell City Councilman, serves as Secretary of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, and was selected as a 20 Under 40 recipient in recognition of his professional and community leadership.

Activities & Affiliations

• Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Board Member
• Clark Fork Coalition, Board Member
• Montana Bar Association, Member
• Kalispell City Council, Council Member