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About Bryan
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 60%
Wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, car accidents, medical negligence, premises liability, among other types of cases.
7 years, 115 cases
- Car accident: 20%
When you are injured by the negligence of another driver, it can be overwhelming. We often take these cases and are very familiar with your rights as a driver or pedestrian in Montana.
7 years, 30 cases
- Wrongful death: 10%
Tragically, some accidents result in the loss of a loved one. These accidents can include any number of causes. From car accidents to medical malpractice, we represent our clients with knowledge, expertise and compassion.
5 years
- Slip and fall accident: 10%
Whether it is winter on the high-line or summer inside of a business, the consequences of slip and fall injuries can be devastating. I have the knowledge and skill to effectively represent individuals injured by the negligent acts or omissions of others.
7 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| MT | Active | 2011 | 07/16/2015 |
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| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Excellent Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Superb Rated Attorney | Avvo | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Client Distinction Award | Avvo | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Partner | Spoon Gordon Ballew, PLLP | 2011 - Present |
| Intern | University of Montana-Office of General Counsel | 2010 - 2010 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals | N/A | 2011 - Present |
| Federal District Court for the District of Montana | N/A | 2011 - Present |
| Montana State Bar | N/A | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | N/A | N/A |
| Montana Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A.M. Welles, Inc. v. Mont. Materials, Inc., 2015 MT 38 | Summary judgment vacated, case remanded and fees awarded | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bitterroot Farm Mutual Insurance, Inc. v. Riska | Confidential Settlement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knudsen v. Missoula Indian Center | Confidential Settlement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| ABA Journal | State Survey of Chemical Product Litigation: Montana | 2015 |
| University of Montana Law Review | State v. Hilgendorf | 2010 |
| University of Montana Law Review | Executive Editor | 2010 |
| University of Montana Law Review | Staff | 2009 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Honors English Literature | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
| University of Montana School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Expert Witnesses: Using Montana Court Rules to Your Advantage | Laying the Foundation for Impeachment During Deposition | 2016 |
| Expert Witnesses: Using Montana Court Rules to Your Advantage | Admission Hurdles for Expert Testimony | 2016 |
| Expert Witnesses: Using Montana Court Rules to Your Advantage | Applying the Rules of Evidence to Expert Reports | 2016 |
| Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish | Personal Injury Litigation | 2015 |
| Litigating Slip, Trip and Fall Cases in Montana | Premises Liability in Montana | 2014 |
Attorney endorsements
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Hilary Oitzinger, Estate planning Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Roger Witt, Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bryan and I represented codefendants in a matter involving an injury at a detention center. Many unique liability and damage issues. Bryan did an excellent job for his client, was well prepared and insightful, and a pleasure to work with.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $200-250/hour
- Free consultations 90 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Contingency fees 33%-45%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
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Contact
800 S. 3rd St. W.
Missoula, MT, 59801
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