Robert Farris-Olsen is a partner at Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson & Deola, PLLP, in Helena, Montana, where he specializes in consumer rights, civil rights, and bankruptcy matters. He earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Montana School of Law, additionally receiving a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Following law school, he gained valuable experience serving as a law clerk for Justice Michael Wheat of the Montana Supreme Court and working with the Montana Legal Services Association. His private practice is dedicated to protecting Montanans from abusive banking practices, improper credit reporting, and illegal debt collection. Beyond his legal work, Farris-Olsen has a significant background in public service, having served as a Helena City Commissioner and as a member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 79. During his legislative tenure, he advocated for Medicaid expansion, environmental preservation, and the protection of survivors of sexual abuse. His legal excellence has been recognized with honors such as the Montana Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year and the Appellate Lawyer of the Year. He is admitted to practice in all Montana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He remains committed to ensuring that constitutional rights and consumer protections are accessible to all members of his community.