Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Missoula and Bozeman, Montana (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Beck, Amsden & Stalpes PLLC ranks #3 statewide and appears in 4 sources including Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) for Bozeman.
- Heenan & Cook ranks #4 statewide with a 10/10 Best Lawyers rating and Super Lawyers Bozeman recognition.
- Buxbaum Daue PLLC is the top-ranked Missoula-based firm, recognized by Super Lawyers Missoula, Expertise.com, and Elite Litigators.
- Three Bozeman firms — Beck Amsden & Stalpes, Heenan & Cook, and Cok Kinzler — appear in both Best Law Firms and Super Lawyers, the two most authoritative sources.
- Western Montana has 11 firms recognized across multiple authoritative legal directories for personal injury representation.
Based on cross-referencing Best Law Firms (U.S. News & World Report, trust 10/10), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), Best Lawyers in America (trust 10/10), and Expertise.com rankings, here are the top-ranked personal injury lawyers in Missoula and Bozeman, Montana for 2026.
Top Firms in Bozeman
- Beck, Amsden & Stalpes PLLC — #3 statewide (meta-score 85/100). Recognized by Best Law Firms 2026 (U.S. News), Super Lawyers Bozeman (Thomson Reuters), Expertise.com Missoula, and Justia. Beck, Amsden & Stalpes PLLC secured a $15M jury verdict for a carbon monoxide poisoning victim (Justia, 2026). Read our full review →
- Heenan & Cook — #4 statewide (meta-score 83/100). John Heenan holds a 10/10 rating from Best Lawyers in America and is recognized by Super Lawyers Bozeman (Thomson Reuters). Heenan & Cook also appears on Avvo with a perfect 10/10 rating and 22 years of experience.
- Cok Kinzler PLLP — #10 statewide (meta-score 73/100). Recognized by both Best Law Firms 2026 (U.S. News) and Super Lawyers Bozeman (Thomson Reuters).
- Goetz, Geddes & Gardner PC — Recognized by Best Law Firms 2026 (U.S. News) and Super Lawyers Bozeman (Thomson Reuters). Meta-score: 67/100.
- Western Justice Associates PLLC — Listed by Super Lawyers Bozeman (Thomson Reuters) and Justia with multi-million dollar personal injury results.
- Luebeck, Hammar, McCarty & Goldwarg — Mark Luebeck is a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 since 2016 and previously named Top 40 Under 40. Also listed by Justia Bozeman.
Top Firms in Missoula
- Buxbaum Daue PLLC — #8 statewide (meta-score 71/100). Recognized by Super Lawyers Missoula (Thomson Reuters), Expertise.com Missoula, and Elite Litigators.
- Rossbach Law PC — Meta-score 70/100. Listed by both Super Lawyers Missoula (Thomson Reuters) and Expertise.com Missoula among the 20 best personal injury lawyers.
- Stacey & Funyak PLLP — Trial lawyers with four decades of experience. Recognized by Super Lawyers Missoula (Thomson Reuters) and Justia.
- Schulte Law Firm PC — Listed by Expertise.com Missoula among the 20 best and by Elite Litigators as a top Montana firm.
- AT Legal PC — Adrienne Tranel is a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Eagle Member of MTLA. Also listed by Justia Missoula. AT Legal PC opened in 2025.
Firms Recognized by Both Super Lawyers and Best Law Firms
Three Bozeman firms appear in both of the two highest-authority sources — Best Law Firms (U.S. News, trust 10/10) and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10):
- Beck, Amsden & Stalpes PLLC — 4 total source appearances, #3 statewide
- Cok Kinzler PLLP — 2 source appearances, #10 statewide
- Goetz, Geddes & Gardner PC — 2 source appearances, Bozeman-based
In Missoula, Buxbaum Daue PLLC leads with 3 source appearances including the prestigious Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) directory.
For statewide rankings, see our Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Montana (2026). For guidance on selecting a firm, read How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer in Montana (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Bozeman, Montana?
Beck, Amsden & Stalpes PLLC ranks #3 statewide with a meta-score of 85/100, appearing in 4 sources including Best Law Firms (U.S. News) and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters). Beck, Amsden & Stalpes PLLC secured a $15M jury verdict per Justia.
Who is the top-rated personal injury firm in Missoula, Montana?
Buxbaum Daue PLLC ranks #8 statewide (meta-score 71/100) and is recognized by Super Lawyers Missoula (Thomson Reuters), Expertise.com, and Elite Litigators — the most source appearances of any Missoula-based firm.
Which western Montana firms appear in both Super Lawyers and Best Law Firms?
Three Bozeman firms appear in both prestigious directories: Beck, Amsden & Stalpes PLLC, Cok Kinzler PLLP, and Goetz, Geddes & Gardner PC. Dual recognition by Best Law Firms (U.S. News, trust 10/10) and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10) indicates strong peer and editorial validation.
Are there National Trial Lawyers Top 100 members in western Montana?
Yes. Mark Luebeck of Luebeck, Hammar, McCarty & Goldwarg in Bozeman has been a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 member since 2016. In Missoula, Adrienne Tranel of AT Legal PC is also a Top 100 member and MTLA Eagle Member.
How were these Missoula and Bozeman personal injury lawyers ranked?
Rankings were compiled by cross-referencing Best Law Firms (U.S. News, trust 10/10), Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters, trust 9/10), Best Lawyers in America (trust 10/10), Expertise.com, and other legal directories. Meta-scores weight appearance frequency (40%), ranking position (30%), source authority (20%), and credentials (10%).