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Biography
Raymond P. Tipp practiced law in Missoula, Montana for over 60 years, and was the founding member of our firm. Ray was born and raised in Froid, Montana, a small town at the eastern edge of the state. After graduating from high school, Ray enlisted in the United States Air Force where he honorably served during the Korean War.
After earning some college credits during his military service, Ray finished his undergraduate education at the University of Montana, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Ray matriculated at Hastings School of Law at the University of California in San Francisco, California, before returning to the University of Montana School of Law where he graduated in 1959.
Ray was the founding member of Tipp Coburn Lockwood, PC. Ray began his legal career, and our firm, shortly after graduating from the University of Montana School of Law. Through the several formulations of our firm over the past 60 years, Ray remained the one constant.
In addition to being a lawyer, he was an entrepreneur and inventor (Ray held over 16 U.S. Patents, as well as other intellectual properties).
Ray represented individuals in a variety of legal areas, including Wills & Estates, Real Estate, Contracts, and Family Law. Ray also represented small businesses in many capacities, including Business Formation – Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and/or Partnerships. Additionally, Ray proudly served as the Secretary for the Missoula Irrigation District.
Education
- Practice Areas Criminal Defense College Student Crimes Drug Charges DUI Defense Expungement Felonies vs. Misdemeanors Firearm And Weapons Charges Property Crimes Sexual Offenses Violent Crimes Employment Law Independent Contractor Misclassification Sexual Harassment Workplace Discrimination Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims Family Law Divorce Child Custody Orders of Protection Child Support Motor Vehicle Accidents Car Accidents Drunk Driver Accidents Motorcycle Accidents SUV Rollover Accidents Truck Accidents Types of Truck Accidents What To Do After Getting In A Car Accident Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury Burn Injuries Premises Liability Product Liability Spinal Cord Injuries Traumatic Brain Injury Wrongful Death Criminal Defense College Student Crimes Drug Charges DUI Defense Expungement Felonies vs. Misdemeanors Firearm And Weapons Charges Property Crimes Sexual Offenses Violent Crimes College Student Crimes Practice Areas Criminal Defense College Student Crimes Drug Charges DUI Defense Expungement Felonies vs. Misdemeanors Firearm And Weapons Charges Property Crimes Sexual Offenses Violent Crimes Employment Law Independent Contractor Misclassification Sexual Harassment Workplace Discrimination Retaliation and Whistleblower Claims Family Law Divorce Child Custody Orders of Protection Child Support Motor Vehicle Accidents Car Accidents Drunk Driver Accidents Motorcycle Accidents SUV Rollover Accidents Truck Accidents Types of Truck Accidents What To Do After Getting In A Car Accident Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury Burn Injuries Premises Liability Product Liability Spinal Cord Injuries Traumatic Brain Injury Wrongful Death