Andrew C. Dana

Maxwell “Max” Kirchhoff is a partner at Western Justice Associates. His practice is exclusively dedicated to civil litigation for plaintiffs, where he focuses on personal injury, product liability, and class action litigation. Max is a third-generation Montanan, born and raised in Bozeman. He has proudly represented Montanans from all corners of the State. Max understands that most Montanans will have a hard time getting a fair settlement from insurance companies and other corpora...

Kristy Buckley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Her professional recognitions include an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, sustained for more than ten years, designation as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both 2018 and 2019 and a Super Lawyer in 2026, and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®. She grew up in Helena and now lives in Bozeman with her husband and two sons. She enjoys spending time in th...

Christopher T. Sweeney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Christopher T., who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew J. (“A.J.”) Miller is a partner at Miller Tourtlotte Law, PLLC , where he passionately represents individuals in personal injury , workers’ compensation , and bad faith cases. A true Montanan, A.J. grew up in Billings and graduated with honors from Billings Central Catholic High School. He’s a proud alumnus of the University of Montana, with both an undergraduate degree in English Literature and his law degree. A.J.’s commitment to justice is rooted in his...

Shane D. Colton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Shane D., who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shane D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Sorenson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Jeff, who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeff is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. MARK JOSEPHSON, admitted to bar, 1988, Montana and U.S. District Court, District of Montana. Education: University of Montana (B.A. in Political Science, with high honors, 1984; J.D., with high honors, 1988). Editor, Public Land Law Review, 1987-1988. American Jurisprudence Awards in "Federal Taxation" and "Income Taxation of Trusts & Estates" (among others). Member: State Bar of Montana; Business, Estates, Trusts, Tax & Real Property Law Section of State Bar of Montana; American B...

Mr. Ritchie successfully represents clients involved in virtually all types of labor and employment disputes. Businesses trust Mr. Ritchie to achieve positive results when their reputations are on the line. Mr. Ritchie represents and advises clients in several areas, including claims of wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, breach of employment contract, response to state and federal investigations and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Montana Human Rights Ac...

Katie J. Maehl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Katie J., who practices law in Billings, Montana, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katie J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerry Fagan has been practicing as a civil litigator at one of the top Montana law firms since 1998. Gerry is a Montana native who graduated with Honors from the University of Montana School of Law. He has tried over ten jury trial cases throughout Montana, including in Billings, Missoula, and in Great Falls, Montana. He primarily handles the defense of claims for personal injury, product liability, malpractice, employment, and municipal liability. He also handles a wide range of commercial l...