Maxwell E. Kirchhoff

Maxwell E. Kirchhoff is a partner at Western Justice Associates, PLLC, where the practice is devoted exclusively to civil litigation for plaintiffs. Kirchhoff represents plaintiffs in personal injury, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, and class action lawsuits. The practice includes car and workplace injury claims, insurance coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, class actions, and other plaintiff-side civil matters. Kirchhoff works with injured people and policyholders facing insurers or corporate defendants.

Kirchhoff earned a B.A. from DePaul University in 2009, an M.A. from Western Michigan University in 2011, a J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2015, and a graduate certificate from Loyola University Chicago in 2025. His later graduate certificate in Pastoral Leadership complements legal training with additional preparation for supporting clients through trauma and loss. This training supports the research, analysis, writing, and problem solving required in matters involving detailed records and important client decisions.

Kirchhoff’s experience includes plaintiff-side litigation involving injury claims, insurance coverage and bad faith, and class actions for clients throughout Montana. In addition, Kirchhoff has published and spoken on litigation practice topics and handles matters that require detailed investigation, insurance analysis, and trial preparation. The practice involves investigating liability, documenting losses, working with insurers and opposing parties, and preparing claims for hearing or trial when needed.

Maxwell E. Kirchhoff has been listed in Super Lawyers Rising Stars and Best Lawyers in America and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Kirchhoff combines plaintiff advocacy with careful client communication in cases involving serious injury, insurance disputes, and substantial financial losses. The focus remains on clear communication, careful claim development, and practical advocacy for clients dealing with injury, insurance, and financial consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Western Justice Associates, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Montana Trial Lawyers Association (2013-Present)
• Member, American Association for Justice (2015-Present)
• Member, The National Trial Lawyers (2018-Present)
• Life member, Catholic Bar Association
• Life member, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Licensed State

• Montana
• Washington

Education

• University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola University Chicago
  CGS
• Western Michigan University
  Master of Arts (MA)
• DePaul University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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