"Lawyers exhibiting professional Excellence, Dedication & Commitment in Missoula, Montana."

Milodragovich, 
Dale, Steinbrenner 
& Nygren P.C.

620 High Park Way
P.O. Box 4947
Missoula, Montana
59806-4947

Telephone: (406) 728-1455
Fax: (406) 549-7077

Christian T. Nygren

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With a primarily litigation practice, Mr. Nygren concentrates on the pursuit and defense of construction claims, environmental and product liability, insurance defense as well as transportation related matters in his practice located in Missoula, Montana. 

As a Missoula trial attorney, Mr. Nygren has had trials across the State of Montana, including Libby, Kalispell, Helena, Butte, Billings and other smaller towns and in both federal and state court. His broad experience as an experienced litigator allows to zealously protect and advance his client's interests and obtain the results they desire. 

Mr. Nygren also has experience in non-trial related matters including real estate transactions, trademark and copyright matters, water rights and most commercial transactions. He has collaboratively worked with out of state counsel as well as other firms throughout Montana. Mr. Nygren is available for consultation and advice on any of the areas in which he primarily practices.

A growing part of his practice is representation of clients pursuing trademarks and copyrights of intellectual property. Mr. Nygren assists them in registering their ideas with the US Patent Trademark Office, Library of Congress and with the State of Montana and other states nationwide. His expertise in dealing with the governmental agencies takes away the stress of bureaucratic red tape and protects what is rightfully yours.

Representative Experience 

• Construction - Mr. Nygren has been the lead counsel in several multi-million dollar litigation claims in the construction field for both residential and commercial projects. He has pursued claims against the State of Montana as well as defended large personal injury suits involving fatalities and severe injuries. In addition he has defended several mold and indoor air pollutant claims arising from construction and in professional liability claims. Construction defects, the defense and pursuit of them, comprise a large portion of his practice.

• Environmental - Currently involved in the defense of several six figure subrogation claims being pursued by the State of Montana for underground storage tank cleanup, Mr. Nygren utilizes his extensive background in the environmental field to best represent his clients in the diverse areas of hazardous waste remediation, air pollution mitigation, groundwater contamination and other significant environmental related litigation. He also provides advice for real estate transactions in regard to environmental matters and other issues which arise as a result of environmental concerns or water rights.

• Product Liability - Mr. Nygren has defended several actions involving fatalities or severe injury which occurred in the oil field, wood product and various manufacturing facilities, always obtaining positive results for his clients. As an associate, he was the primary attorney for the Montana Supreme Court case recognizing the tort of spoliation (the destruction of evidence) as well as the Montana Supreme Court case setting the standard for the award of attorney fees in an unsuccessful Montana Consumer Protection Act claim.

• Transportation - Being a long time member of the Montana Motor Carriers Association, Mr. Nygren has represented many trucking companies as well as injured drivers in litigation throughout Montana. He has gone to trial in defense of such claims throughout the entire State of Montana and has obtained many favorable jury verdicts. Mr. Nygren actively participates in transportation related seminars and is frequently consulted for his advice prior to the onset of potential litigation so such cases can be resolved before defense costs are incurred.

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of Montana - 1997

• All United States District Courts in Montana

• United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

• Montana Supreme Court

• Juris Doctor Degree with honors from University of Montana School of Law in 1997

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering with honors from Montana State University in 1983

• Western Montana Bar Association

• State Bar of Montana

• Montana State Bar, Chair of Construction Law section

• American Bar Association

• American Bar Association Construction Law Forum

• Motor Carriers Association

• Montana Motor Carriers Association

• Defense Research Institute, Construction Law Section

• Harmonie Group

Community Involvement  

Mr. Nygren serves on several boards and commissions in the Missoula area: 

• Montana Teen Challenge

• Missoula County Board of Adjustment 

• Museum of Mountain Flying 

• Southwest Montana Representative for Employer Support of Guard and Reserve 

• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Sponsor Member

He is also the Chair for Montana State Bar Construction Law Section and for his Guard/Reserve position he is the Montana Emergency Preparedness Officer for the US Navy.

Mr. Nygren is currently organizing the 4th Annual Montana Construction Law Institute.

Professional Registrations

• Registered Professional Engineer in Montana and Oregon, 1990-present (Prior to entering law, Mr. Nygren was a practicing engineer for eleven years focusing primarily on Environmental Engineering)

Military Service

• Captain in United States Navy Reserve, 1982-present