Hannah Stone

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“Communication, commitment and empowering clients with the knowledge to tackle their legal issues is my client philosophy.”
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Hannah Stone

Hannah Stone

Practice Areas

Admissions

  • State Bar of Montana
  • Montana Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, District of Montana
  • Justice of the Peace, Missoula County

Education

  • University of Montana (J.D. 2010)
  • California State University Northridge (B.A., 2005)
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Hannah Stone

Since joining the firm in 2009, Hannah Stone has been involved in obtaining favorable results for her clients through trial, mediation, administrative proceedings and motion practice. She is dedicated to creating a relationship with each client in order to advocate effectively and with that client’s best interests in mind. Hannah has assisted individuals, small business owners and corporations in cases involving liquor liability/hospitality, employment, insurance coverage/litigation, personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical negligence and wrongful death.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Hannah was born in Libby, Montana, and grew up just outside Yosemite National Park in California. She returned to her Montana roots to attend law school in Missoula, where she quickly fell in love with both the area and its close-knit community.

Beyond her legal practice, Hannah is deeply committed to supporting families and strengthening local non-profit organizations. She has served as of counsel to Tamarack Grief Resource Center since 2011, and has been an active board member for Glacier Ice Rink since 2021. Hannah also served as President of the Western Montana Bar Association from 2016–2018, organizing CLEs, networking events, and monthly luncheons for local attorneys.  On a national level, she is a Board Member for the Professional Liability Defense Federation,  an organization committed to advancing the defense of professional liability claims through education, advocacy, and community-building.


Representative Cases

  • Nees v. Montana Power et al,
    Participated in the mediation of over 90 workers' compensation cases as part of Gonzales class action.
  • Gonzales v. Montana Power Co.,
    Second chair in class action bad faith case for failure to appropriately administer workers' compensation. Verdict in favor of defendants overturned based on juror misconduct.
  • Beauchamp v. United States, et al,
    Assisted in representing a family in wrongful death claims for their sons, Harry and Dennis. In addition to obtaining a substantial settlement, the U.S. agreed to remove the structure from which the children fell; and a memorial at the site is in the works.

Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Western Montana Bar Association (secretary 2012-2014, VP/president-elect 2014-2016)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Hannah has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Dedication to our clients and community is evident in all we do.