diStefano & Mattingley, PLLP · Kalispell, Montana
When it really matters,
you want lawyers
who try cases.
We are a litigation firm. Injury claims, construction disputes, business fights: we prepare every case as if it is going to trial, because that is what moves the other side.
Personal Injury
Insurance companies have lawyers.
Now you do.
Adjusters start building their file the day of the wreck. Their job is to pay you as little as possible. Ours is to make sure they can't.
Cases we handle
Serious injuries.
Serious representation.
If someone else's negligence changed your life, Montana law entitles you to seek full compensation: medical bills, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering.
Car, truck & motorcycle accidents
Collisions with distracted, impaired or commercial drivers. We handle the investigation, the medical documentation and every conversation with the insurer.
Premises liability
Falls and injuries caused by unsafe property: icy walkways, poor maintenance, hazards an owner knew about and didn't fix.
Wrongful death
When negligence takes someone you love, Montana law lets the family seek accountability through wrongful death and survivorship claims.
Workers' compensation
Hurt on the job? The comp system has its own rules and deadlines. Our team has decades of experience getting injured workers what they're owed.
How it works
Built for trial from day one.
The investigation
Crash reports, witnesses, scene evidence and medical records. The value of a claim is built in the first weeks, not the last.
The insurers
Every adjuster call and lowball offer goes through us. You don't negotiate against professionals alone, and you give no recorded statements without counsel.
The demand
Full value, documented and defensible, with a file prepared for trial. Insurers pay more when they know your lawyers will try the case.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Montana?
Montana sets strict filing deadlines that depend on the type of claim and who is involved. Don't wait on it: evidence, witnesses and your negotiating position all fade long before any deadline arrives. The evaluation is free.
What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?
Injury cases are typically handled on a contingency basis. We are paid a percentage of what we recover for you, with nothing up front and no fee if there is no recovery. The exact arrangement is put in writing before you commit to anything.
The insurance company already made me an offer. Should I take it?
Not before you know the full extent of your injuries and what the claim is actually worth. Early offers are designed to close claims cheaply. Get a free injury case evaluation first, then decide.
Do you handle workers' compensation claims?
Yes. Montana workers' compensation has its own rules, forms and deadlines, separate from a typical injury claim. Our team has spent decades helping workers hurt on the job, and we can also tell you whether a third party shares the blame.
Litigation
When the deal
becomes a dispute.
Construction fights, landlord-side evictions and business disputes across northwest Montana. We resolve what should be resolved, and we try what should be tried.
Construction Disputes
Defects, breach of contract, payment and lien fights. We represent contractors and homeowners.
Learn more →Evictions
Landlord and property manager representation through every step of a Montana eviction.
Learn more →Business & Contract Disputes
Contract disputes and partnership breakups, resolved efficiently or tried when they should be.
Learn more →All litigation
Construction, eviction and business disputes, all in one place.
Our litigation practice →The Firm
The lawyer you meet
works your case.
No hand-offs and no hallway of associates. Partners Dave Mattingley and Francesca diStefano, with Ken Thomas as Of Counsel.
“I can confidently recommend the firm diStefano & Mattingley, PLLP for any legal service anyone may need… David Mattingley took on the problem and brought it to a successful resolution. The service from this firm was very professional and friendly.”C.L.B., Google review · 4.8★ from 22 reviews
Articles
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Plain-language articles from our attorneys on the questions Montanans actually ask.
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Phone406-300-2343
Office423 1st Ave E., Suite B
Kalispell, MT 59901
MailingP.O. Box 2341
Kalispell, MT 59903
HoursMonday–Friday, 9–5
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