Maxwell E. Kirchhoff, Esq.

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 corporate wrongdoers without his help, so he expends all efforts to provide injured Montanans with the compensation they deserve. Max’s success in achieving excellent results for his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers.

When Max is not practicing law, he is likely to be found hunting big game, cross-country skiing, lifting weights, or spending time with his family.

Bar Admissions

• Montana
• U.S. District Court, District of Montana
• Washington
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Primary Practice Areas

• Personal Injury (car crash, workplace injury, etc.)
• Product Liability (medical devices, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, equipment, etc.)
• Class Action

Honors & Awards

• Listed in Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
• Listed in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Published Works & Lectures

• “Rule 34 Practice Pointers,” Trial Trends, Summer 2020
• Speaker at MTLA Seminar “Countering Defense Tactics,” Winter 2022

Education

• 2015- J.D., University of Montana School of Law
• 2011- M.A., Western Michigan University
• 2009- B.A., DePaul University

Professional Associations & Memberships

• 2013-present, Montana Trial Lawyers Association
• 2015-present, American Association for Justice
• 2018-present, The National Trial Lawyers
• Life member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
• Life member, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation