Maxwell E. Kirchhoff, Esq.
Partner
About Maxwell
Maxwell “Max” Kirchhoff is a partner at Western Justice Associates, where he dedicates his practice exclusively to civil litigation for plaintiffs. His work focuses on personal injury, insurance coverage disputes, insurance bad faith, and class action lawsuits.
A third-generation Montanan, Max was born and raised in Bozeman and has proudly represented clients from every corner of the state. He understands that most Montanans face an uphill battle when going up against powerful insurance companies and corporate wrongdoers. That’s why he fights relentlessly to secure the compensation his clients deserve—no matter the size of the case. Max’s track record of outstanding results has earned him the respect of his peers and recognition in top legal publications, including Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America.
In addition to his legal credentials, Max holds a graduate certificate in Pastoral Leadership, which he pursued to better support his clients through trauma and loss. This training enhances his ability to listen deeply, communicate with empathy, and guide clients through some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Outside the courtroom, Max is often found hunting big game, cross-country skiing, lifting weights, or enjoying time with his wife, Austin, and his two sons, Beau and Reggie.
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.)
- Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
- Class Action
Honors & Awards
- Listed in Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
- Listed in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America
Published Works & Lectures
- “Rule 34 Practice Pointers,” Trial Trends, Summer 2020
- Speaker at MTLA Seminar “Countering Defense Tactics,” Winter 2022
- “When a Client Dies by Suicide,” Trial Trends, Summer 2025
Education
- 2025- CGS, Loyola University, Chicago
- 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, Catholic Bar Association
- Life member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
