Our Expansion to Montana

We are proud to expand our practice into Montana, bringing a wealth of experience litigating and winning complex cases. Our two partners have a deep connection to Montana, with their family owning and operating a working cattle ranch here for decades. We hold a unique respect for and understanding of the state and its lifeblood, the people. This personal history, combined with our renowned national legal experience, positions our team to serve the people of Montana with unparalleled dedication and insight.

Personal Ties to Montana

Michelle, Maryssa, and Andrew have strong personal connections to Montana. The sisters grew up spending a lot of time on the family’s ranch in Southwestern Montana. Andrew joined them when he married Michelle, joining the family and the ranching operation. Michelle and Andrew now run a cattle operation of their own in Montana and are excited to develop their brand while serving the state and community’s legal needs. The entire team at the Simpson Tuegel firm have a profound respect for the hardworking Americans who call Montana home. This connection fuels our passion for seeking justice for those who have been wronged, especially in the state close to our hearts – the last best place.

Practice Areas

At the Simpson Tuegel Law Firm, we’re fully equipped to represent Montanans who’ve been injured, abused, or killed through no fault of their own across multiple practice areas, including:

  1. Severe Injury and Wrongful Death: Our firm is committed to representing victims and families who have suffered life-altering injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one as a result of negligence or recklessness. With a track record of securing significant verdicts and settlements, we approach each case with the compassion and determination necessary to achieve justice.
  2. Trucking Claims: Montana’s vast distances and challenging terrain make trucking accidents particularly devastating, and all too frequent. Our firm specializes in representing victims of severe trucking accidents, and understands the unique complexities involved in these cases. We are committed to ensuring that those responsible are held accountable, and that our clients receive the justice they deserve.
  3. Construction Accidents: Construction work in Montana’s rugged environment comes with inherent risks, often leading to serious injuries. Our firm has extensive experience in handling construction accident cases, advocating fiercely for the rights of workers and their families. We understand the intricacies of these cases and work diligently to secure results for those affected.
  4. Sexual Assault and Abuse: Michelle Simpson Tuegel has been at the forefront of representing survivors of sexual abuse, including those who have been failed by institutions meant to protect them. Our Montana office will continue this vital work, providing a safe and supportive environment for survivors to seek and achieve justice.

A Proven Montana Track Record

Michelle’s legal career includes experience in Montana’s courts, where she has litigated challenging cases and fought zealously for clients in their pursuit of justice in Montana. Our team’s familiarity with the local legal landscape, combined with her relentless pursuit of justice, makes her an invaluable advocate for her clients in Montana.

Beyond Montana, our firm has gained recognition for serving clients, setting precedents, and holding powerful entities accountable for their negligence and misconduct. A few highlights include:

  • Our firm was the first to bring a claim against MGM Las Vegas following the 2017 music festival shooting, eventually leading to $800 million in recoveries for thousands of victims and their families.
  • Serving over two dozen clients in the USA gymnastics Larry Nassar litigation, helping secure a $380 million settlement.
  • Representing survivors at the University of Southern California who were abused by the campus gynecologist, Dr. George Tyndall. The settlement reached with USC was a staggering $852 million, the biggest sex abuse payout in higher education history.
  • In 2021, our firm secured a $44 million trial verdict against Hilton Hotels for a sexual assault victim, the largest ever such verdict against a major hotel chain.
  • In 2019, partners Michelle Simpson Tuegel and Maryssa Simpson secured a multi-million-dollar settlement for a Texas farming family, who lost their son when he was killed by a faulty power line while on a tractor.

Committed to the Local Montana Community

The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm’s lifelong connection to Montana’s land and people ensures that we bring more than just legal expertise to her clients—we bring a commitment to the community that is deeply ingrained. Whether on a ranch or in the courtroom, everyone at the Simpson Tuegel Law firm is dedicated to making Montana a safer, more just place for everyone.

Our Team  

Attorney Michelle Simpson Tuegel founded The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm with the goal of doing work that she is passionate about: helping people in their fight for justice. Through her powerful courtroom expertise and dedicated compassion for her clients, Michelle Simpson Tuegel is a fierce advocate for the people she represents. Her expertise in cases of sexual abuse, severe injury, and wrongful death, and her depth of experience on both sides of the law make her a highly skilled and well-rounded attorney.

Michelle has represented sexual abuse and assault survivors in high-profile cases such as the Larry Nassar litigation against The U.S. Olympic Committee, Michigan State University, and USA Gymnastics; sexual assault survivors at the University of Southern California; female students in Title IX lawsuits around the country; and clergy abuse survivors nationwide. Outside of sexual abuse cases, Michelle was the first attorney to file a lawsuit in connection with the MGM Las Vegas shooting, which resulted in an $800 million settlement in 2020. She represents individuals in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases against high profile defendants across America.

As of September 9th, 2024, Michelle Simpson Tuegel is currently the only lawyer at the Simpson Tuegel Law Firm licensed by the Montana State Bar.

In the News

ABC-Dallas | 19-year-old killed on the job at Dallas ISD construction site, investigation underway
ABC-Dallas | ‘I wish more people could have known him’: Parents of 25-year-old who fell and died at ’77 Degrees’ want more answers from bar
Fox News | Family of Las Vegas victim ‘wants answers,’ lawyer says, as authorities remain tight-lipped
Bozeman Daily Chronicle | Bozeman Woman Second to Accuse Chiropractor of Sexual Assault
ABC-Austin | Family suing Oncor after 20-year-old dies when tractor strikes power line

If you have questions or want to learn more about a potential path forward, contact our team for a free consultation. We would be honored to help you pursue your claim.