Maxwell E. Kirchhoff, Esq.

Maxwell “Max” Kirchhoff is a partner at Western Justice Associates. His practice is solely dedicated to civil litigation for plaintiffs, where he focuses on personal injury, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, 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. He is listed in Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers and U.S. World News and Report’s Best Lawyers in America.

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.)
• 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

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, Catholic Bar Association
• Life member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers