Gary Kalkstein

Gary Kalkstein


Hall Booth Smith PC

Recognized since 2015

Missoula, Montana

Practice Areas

Litigation - Insurance

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

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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.

Location
  • 101 East Front Street, Suite 402
    Missoula, MT 59802
Education
  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 1987

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Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia

56 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

37 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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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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