The lawyers who
work your case.

Dave Mattingley

Partner

Dave fights for clients when the cards seem stacked against them. He is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel, appointed to defend individuals under federal indictment, and he brings the same trial preparation to personal injury and civil litigation. His criminal practice also includes DUI defense.

Over his career Dave has represented consumers harmed by fraudulent, abusive and predatory business practices, and has handled civil rights and small business litigation.

Admitted to practice

• Montana and Idaho
• United States District Court
• United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Dave, his wife Katie and their two boys are often found in Montana's wilderness and on its rivers. He coaches his boys and spends his time off fishing and hunting.

Francesca diStefano

Partner

Francesca was born and raised in Kalispell. She came home to found diStefano & Mattingley after several years practicing in Missoula. She is client and resolution focused, representing individuals and businesses in personal injury, civil litigation, property disputes including easement litigation, evictions, and business matters.

In law school she was executive editor of the Montana Law Review, competed on the National Moot Court team, and received the Order of the Barristers award for courtroom advocacy. Her practice also includes estate planning and real estate matters.

Admitted to practice

• All Montana state courts
• United States District Court for the District of Montana

Memberships

• State Bar of Montana
• Northwest Montana Bar Association

Away from the office she spends her time floating, fishing, skiing, camping and relaxing on Montana's lakes and rivers.

Ken Thomas

Of Counsel

Ken Thomas graduated from the University of Colorado in 1978 and went to work within the Burlington Northern family of companies for ten years. In 1992, he graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of Law and joined Bothe & Lauridsen as an associate attorney.

Ken assumed full ownership of the firm in 2003, specializing in assisting workers injured on the job as well as individuals injured through the negligence of others.