Gary Kalkstein

Gary Kalkstein

Missoula, MT recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
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56 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Insurance Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Missoula.

Biography

Gary Kalkstein is a Partner in our Missoula office and focuses his practice on medical malpractice and health care matters.

For the last 35 years, Gary has defended a wide range of health care clients, including physicians, hospitals, clinics, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, professional counselors, and other health care providers in medical negligence actions and professional licensing disputes throughout the State of Montana. He routinely appears before the Montana Medical Legal Panel, state licensing boards, and in state and federal courts.

Gary is regularly invited to speak at seminars before physicians, dentists, lawyers, and insurance company representatives on medical liability and risk management issues. Prior to joining HBS, Gary was Founding Partner of Kalkstein Law Firm, P.C. in Missoula where he defended clients in medical, dental, and health care provider malpractice claims throughout the State of Montana.

Gary earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana in 1987. He, and his wife Janet, an RN, enjoy the outdoors and spending time with their adult children and their St. Bernard, Daisy.

Hall Booth Smith PC

56 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 1987
  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 1987

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Insurance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Insurance, Missoula (2026)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Missoula (2019)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Missoula (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

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