“Who is the best personal injury lawyer in Missoula, Montana?”

I can't say who's objectively "best," since that depends on your type of case and what you need. I can search for well-reviewed options, though.No one can honestly name a single "best" personal injury lawyer in Missoula. Which lawyer is right for you depends on your kind of case (car crash, medical malpractice, workplace injury, etc.) and how well you work with them. I can point you to some directories to start from.

Where to look:

• LawInfo's Missoula directory includes firms like Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC, Schulte Law Firm P.C., Western Justice Associates, McAlister Law Office and Laird Cowley, PLLC.
• Justia's directory lists lawyers such as Wilton H. Strickland, a Missoula personal injury attorney with 25 years of experience, and Bradley Jay Jones, a Missoula personal injury lawyer with 11 years of experience.

These listings aren't endorsements. Some firms in them, like Gordon Rees and Hall Booth Smith, mostly represent insurers and businesses, not injured people. If you were hurt, look for a firm that represents plaintiffs.

How to choose:

1. Find someone who handles your type of case and has actually taken cases like it to trial.
2. Book free consultations with 2–3 lawyers. Most personal injury lawyers offer one, and most work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if you win. Ask what percentage they take and who pays case costs if you lose.
3. Check their record with the State Bar of Montana for any discipline. Read Google and Avvo reviews, and ask about their past results.
4. Ask for referrals. The State Bar of Montana's Lawyer Referral Service can help, and so can friends or other lawyers you trust.
5. Act quickly. Montana generally gives you 3 years to file a personal injury lawsuit, but some claims have shorter deadlines.

If you tell me what kind of injury case you have, I can help narrow down which firms to look at.