HagEstad Law Group operates as a multi-state law firm serving clients in Montana and Arizona, with roots dating back to 1991. The practice maintains offices in both states, with the Montana office located in Missoula and the Arizona office serving the Phoenix metro area. The firm handles estate planning, probate, civil litigation, business law, real estate transactions, and insurance defense matters.

Estate planning and probate services include drafting wills and trusts, establishing powers of attorney, creating healthcare directives, and administering estates through the probate process. The attorneys handle trust administration and estate planning matters designed to protect family assets across generations. They also litigate will contests and trust disputes when beneficiaries, heirs, or interested parties challenge validity or administration of estates.

Civil litigation work covers contract disputes, business litigation, personal injury claims, bad faith insurance cases, professional negligence, liquor liability, product liability, and insurance defense. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in various civil matters, with particular experience in insurance-related disputes. They handle cases in Montana state courts, U.S. District Courts for Montana and Arizona, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Business law services address entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, business operations advice, and business dispute resolution. The practice works with companies on formation decisions, operational guidance, and transactional matters. They handle business litigation when disputes arise between partners, over contracts, or involving business operations.

Real estate services focus on residential transactions, land use matters, and partition law. The attorneys handle property purchases, sales, and transfers while addressing zoning issues and property division disputes. They provide legal guidance for real estate deals and resolve conflicts when multiple parties hold interests in the same property.

G. Patrick HagEstad serves as managing partner and holds AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell in litigation, professional liability, and insurance law. Licensed in Arizona and Montana with over 23 years of experience, he's admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts in both states, Montana Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He was re-elected in 2022 as Buckeye City Council District 4 representative.

The firm employs several attorneys including David J. HagEstad (licensed in Arizona, Montana, and Texas), Brien B. Birge (Arizona and Montana, specializing in estate planning and insurance litigation), Patricia N. Morse (Montana, focusing on estate planning and insurance defense), Michael P. HagEstad (Montana, concentrating on insurance defense), plus Christian J. Flores and Sara M. Arno. The practice has served over 1,000 clients with 30+ years of combined attorney experience.

HagEstad Law Group offers flexible fee arrangements including contingency fees, flat fees, and traditional billing structures. They provide free initial consultations to assess cases and discuss legal options. The firm has received the Avvo Client's Choice Award and emphasizes technology-driven solutions to deliver cost-effective legal services while maintaining communication and transparency throughout the legal process.

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