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Michael P. Sarabia

Associate

For nearly a decade, Michael Sarabia has represented hundreds of individuals, companies, and organizations in all manner of civil litigation, and has achieved numerous favorable resolutions and judicial decisions for his clients. Having worked as both a plaintiff’s and defense attorney, he brings a well-rounded perspective and wealth of experience to his advocacy, including experience in products liability, premises liability, professional malpractice, construction defect, bad faith insurance litigation, and insurance coverage matters.

Prior to joining GRSM, Michael clerked for the Honorable Michael G. Moses of Montana’s Thirteenth Judicial District and spent many years practicing civil litigation at firms in Billings. Outside of work, Michael stays active in the local legal community. He served on the Board of Directors of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association for five years before becoming President (2025) of that organization and has provided pro bono legal representation to indigent clients through the Yellowstone County Family Law Project. Michael also serves on the Board of Directors of Residential Support Services, a local non-profit that provides housing and transportation for people with disabilities.

  • As a pro bono attorney, successfully tried a marriage dissolution and custody case, to include winning a decision on an interlocutory appeal before the Montana Supreme Court.
  • Secured a client-favorable ruling on a dispositive motion regarding the intersection of the doctrine of comity and legal standing in a case involving the disposition of a Canadian bankrupt’s Montana property.
  • Briefed insurance coverage arguments on appeal to the Ninth Circuit.

Admissions

  • Montana
  • U.S. District Court, District of Montana
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Memberships

  • Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

  • Yellowstone County Family Law Project, Pro Bono Attorney
  • Yellowstone Area Bar Association, President
  • Residential Support Services, Inc., Board of Directors

Education

  • J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, 2008
  • M.A., English, University of Iowa, 2012
  • Ph.D, English Literature, University of Iowa, 2015
  • B.A., English, Montana State University – Billings, 2004