Penni L. Chisholm

Penni L. Chisholm

4.5
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at Columbia Falls, MT
Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +2 more

516 First Ave. W., P.O. Box 2034, Columbia Falls, MT

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Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Montana for 33 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 1992

Active

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Location

Chisholm & Chisholm, P.C.

516 First Ave. W., P.O. Box 2034, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912

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Penni L. Chisholm's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Tom | January 26, 2025 | Family

Penni no call Chisholm

Yes 3 weeks ago I found out my ex wife was screwing me over financially. I was frantic and needed to consult with an attorney right away. I've had bad attorneys before and I wanted a supposedly good one this time. Boy was it a mistake calling ms Chisholm. She has not bothered to return 1 phone call o...r Email in 3 weeks time. I wound up having to study the laws myself just to see exactly what i needed to do. It sure would have been nice to have some professional help. Guess i called the wrong attorney for that.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

Words can’t express the amplitude of compassion the Chisholm’s have for clients & community!

After a very good experience working with Dean Chisholm in an employment matter, there was absolutely no hesitation to meet with Penni Chisholm when my wife sought an amicable separation & Divorce. Penni initially supported my intentional fight to keep the love of my life as my wife but, when thera...py and time didn’t provide answers Penni recommended a quality mediator to begin the process of separation. She is an amazing soul and gifted, caring Attourney that provides all scenarios and allows her client time and room to process while working diligently behind the scenes to ensure all options remain available. I couldn’t ask for a more human, compassionate & intelligent person to walk me through this process!

Posted by Client | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

OUTSTANDING!!

Penni is a fantastic attorney and an even better person. I couldn't even begin to tell you how she helped me understand how the process worked and what to except. This was my first time through a divorce and my mind was spinning and emotions were all over the place. Penni assured me everything wou...ld be fine and was a piece of mind every time I spoke to her. She is so organized and leaves no rock unturned, is very thorough and no detail is left out. She is very caring and was extremely concerned about my child. Her clerical staff is fantastic as well. She always asks me numerous questions to make sure she understood my issues and case. She filed all the paperwork that needed to be filed, and there was a ton of it, so I never had to worry about doing it myself. Penni was unbelievable in the courtroom. My case was not easy 2 1/2 years plus an appeal to the Montana Supreme Court that last another 1+ years. Penni is amazing and I would highly recommend her attorney services to anyone, I could not have asked for a better attorney.

Posted by Tyler | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Couldn't have asked for a better Lawyer

I have had to use Penni twice and both times she has done an amazing job. The first time she helped me with my divorce. Now the amazing thing is that I am in the military and I was Stationed in England at the time. Her and her staff worked with me and my crazy schedule and was able to get what I want...ed out of the divorce, even though I was thousands of miles away, she was there to represent me. The second time I had to use her was about 4 years later. I came back to her cause I knew she was awesome. This time it was me getting custody of my children from the previous divorce I explained earlier in this review. Again she worked with me from afar and I was able to come back to Montana and go to court with her in the end. the amazing part was, She was able to get all this done in about 2 months of notice, and I mean everything. She was able to write everything up and get it to court while I was back on leave. I have recommended her to other people and they also have been very satisfied. Her and her staff are very professional and super friendly. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer and i'm so glad I picked her out of the phone book. She really is amazing. I hope to never be in a bad situation again where I would need to use her, but if I was or do need her, I know who to call and it isn't the ghost busters.

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Penni L. Chisholm's Lawyer Endorsements

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Family lawyer | Jun 02

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"I have known Penni as long as she has practiced law here. From the beginning I was impressed with her knowledge, skills and professionalism."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Best of the Flathead Attorneys- Hon. Mention, The Daily Interlake

2013

Best of the Flathead Attorneys- Hon. Mention, The Daily Interlake

2012

Best of the Flathead Attorneys- Hon. Mention, The Daily Interlake

2008

Angel Award, CASA For Kids

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Chisholm & Chisholm, P.C.

1994 - 1998

Partner, Rebeck & Chisholm

1992 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Rebeck Law Firm

Associations

2019 - Present

Flathead Community Health Center

Chairman of the Board

2019 - Present

Flathead Lake United Methodist Camp

Board Member

1995 - Present

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1992 - Present

Montana State Bar

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Order of Barristers

National Member

2013 - 2015

North Valley Hospital

Chairman of Board

2007 - 2013

North Valley Hospital

Board Member

2005 - 2008

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, Flathead Valley

Chairman

2001 - 2008

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, Flathead Valley

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Payne, 2021 MT 20N

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's ruling awarding judgment to Client with attorneys' fees.

In Re Marriage of Schmidt, 2020 MT 235N

Wife filed a second appeal disputing the trial court's judgments enforcing the Decree of Dissolution. Husband was allowed to collect a property settlement judgment and attorneys' fees from Wife's retirement account under the Unclean Hands doctrine.

Lyon v. Mountain Pacific General, 2013 MT 288

A business was ordered to pay child and medical support.

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Education

1992

University of Montana

J.D.

1989

University of Montana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1989

University of Montana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Quorum National Trustee Conference East

Issues in Affiliation

2015

QHR National Trustee Conference West

Issues in Affiliation

Publications

2014

Daily Interlake Ask A Lawyer

Languages

English

Activity

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