About Gary
Gary Kalkstein: Experienced Medical Malpractice and Health Care Lawyer in Missoula, Montana
For the last 35 years, Gary Kalkstein has been a Partner at Hall Booth Smith PC in our Missoula office. His practice is centered on medical malpractice and health care matters. He has defended numerous clients across Montana, including physicians, hospitals, clinics, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, professional counselors, and other health care providers in both state and federal courts.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Insurance
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
In addition to his courtroom work, Gary frequently speaks at seminars on medical liability and risk management issues. Before joining Hall Booth Smith PC, he was Founding Partner of Kalkstein Law Firm, P.C., where he handled various malpractice claims throughout Montana.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: The University of Montana
- Degree: Juris Doctor (1987)
- Educational Details:
- The University of Montana, J.D. 1987
- Bar Admissions:
- Montana (1987)
- Awards:
- Litigation - Insurance: Lawyer of the Year, Missoula (2026),
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants: Lawyer of the Year, Missoula (2019) and 2017,
- Misconduct in a Court Setting: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2015
- Firms: Hall Booth Smith PC
- Current Firm as of 2026
- Affiliations:
- Society for Risk Management in Healthcare (SRMH), Member (since 1987)
- Montana Trial Lawyers Association, Member (since 1985)
- Missoula Bar Association, Member (since 1980)
- Languages:
- English
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2015
- Location:
- Missoula, Montana, United States