Chris Walker named Best Attorney in Helena

By AI, Created 4:25 PM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Chris Walker of Silverman Law Office was voted Best Attorney in Helena in the Independent Record’s 2026 Best of Helena contest. The recognition highlights his mix of litigation experience and business-law focus at a firm with offices across Montana.

Why it matters: - The award gives Silverman Law Office added visibility in Helena and across Montana. - Walker’s recognition spotlights a practice built around business, real estate, estate planning, probate and litigation work. - The honor can matter to clients looking for a lawyer with both courtroom experience and transactional experience.

What happened: - Chris Walker, senior associate attorney at Silverman Law Office, was voted Best Attorney in Helena in the 2026 Best of Helena contest. - The Independent Record hosts the annual contest. - The recognition comes from a public nomination and voting process.

The details: - Walker focuses on business and contract matters, real estate transactions, estate planning and probate. - Walker also maintains an active litigation practice involving commercial disputes, real estate disputes and probate matters. - Silverman Law Office Chief Operations Officer Mark Shutey said Walker combines litigation experience with practical business insight. - Shutey also said Walker is committed to solving complex problems and helping clients protect and grow what they have built. - Joel Silverman, founder and CEO of Silverman Law Office, was voted Best Attorney in Helena in the 2025 contest. - Walker grew up in Kalispell. - Walker earned his undergraduate degree with distinction from Carroll College. - Walker received his law degree with honors from the University of Montana School of Law. - At law school, Walker excelled in Business Transactions and Intellectual Property Law. - Walker externed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana. - Before joining Silverman Law Office, Walker clerked for the 17th Judicial District Court of Montana. - Walker also worked as an associate at Bosch, Kuhr, Dugdale & Brown in Havre. - His experience includes forming corporate entities, managing real estate transactions and litigating commercial, land and probate disputes. - Walker served on the board of the Rotary Club of Helena. - Walker was named a 2023 “20 Under 40” award recipient by the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce and the Independent Record. - Walker previously served as president and board member of Havre’s Helping Haven, a nonprofit supporting individuals in need. - Walker is licensed to practice law in Montana and Colorado. - Silverman Law Office has served thousands of clients since 2012. - The firm operates from offices in Helena, Bozeman, Billings, Butte and Big Timber. - Silverman Law Office focuses on business law, estate planning, real estate, probate, litigation and related services. - The firm’s website is More information. - Silverman Law Office can also be reached at 406-449-4829.

Between the lines: - The win reinforces a steady pipeline of local recognition for Silverman Law Office, following Joel Silverman’s 2025 selection. - Walker’s background suggests the Helena market values attorneys who can bridge courtroom disputes and day-to-day business advising. - The award is also a signal of community reputation, since the contest depends on public voting.

What’s next: - Walker will continue practicing in Montana and Colorado with a focus on business, real estate, estate planning, probate and litigation. - Silverman Law Office is likely to continue using its multi-office footprint to serve clients statewide.

The bottom line: - Chris Walker’s Best Attorney win adds a public stamp of approval to a practice centered on complex business and property matters.