Robert Terrazas

Seasoned Attorney & Advocate

Robert “Bob” Terrazas obtained his J.D. from Santa Clara University and, upon graduation, worked on a legal matter that reached the United States Supreme Court. From 1980 to 1986, he served as a Deputy County Attorney in Missoula County. Since then, Bob has maintained a statewide private practice throughout Montana.

Bob stopped counting his trials and evidentiary hearings after five score. Over the years, he has represented both large and small businesses, including family limited partnerships and a constellation of other business structures ranging from major corporations to small enterprises—with a wide variety of legal needs. 

Practice Focus

Bob’s practice now centers on transactional and contract matters, including: 

  • Estate, probate, and trust issues 
  • Contract and select commercial matters 
  • Real estate, including rights of way, condemnation, and boundary disputes 

Community Involvement

Bob has been deeply involved in the Missoula community. His service includes: 

  • President, Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce 
  • President and Legal Counsel, Destination Missoula 
  • Chair, Leadership Missoula 
  • Founder and Chair, Leadership High School Missoula (1993–1997 and beyond) 
  • Board Member, Missoula Art Museum 
  • Board Member and President, Missoula Head Start 
  • Officer in all chairs at the Missoula Elks Lodge 
  • Active participant in various local non-profits and service clubs 
  • Current Member, Executive Council of the Montana Museum of Art and Culture