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Ben A. SnipesMedical Malpractice Attorney in Great Falls, MT
Kovacich Snipes Johnson, P.C.
Medical MalpracticeFalse Claims ActPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(406) 770-7146
Website
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Address
21 3rd Street North, Great Falls, MT, 59401, US
Professional
About
Ben Snipes is a plaintiff's personal injury attorney, specializing in serious injury cases. His practice presently focuses on asbestos related diseases, mesothelioma cases, catastrophic work injuries, and trucking accidents. In addition to a traditional tort practice, Mr. Snipes carries a significant Qui Tam/False Claims Act whistleblower and workers' compensation caseload. He is an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Montana by The National Trial Lawyers® since 2014. Mr. Snipes has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and is a Top 500 Plaintiff Conusmer Lawyer as nationally ranked by LawDragon. In 2019 and 2023, Mr. Snipes and his partner, Mark Kovacich, were named Trial Lawyers of the Year by the Montana Trial Lawyers Association. In 2021, Mr. Snipes along with his partner, Ross Johnson, acquired a $65 million verdict on behalf of 24 Montana farmers. This is the 2nd highest verdict in Montana state court history. He has participated in educational seminars and published articles for the Montana Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Snipes has been a shareholder with Kovacich Snipes Johnson, P.C., since 2015 and is admitted to practice in all Montana federal and state courts and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
About Medical Malpractice Law
Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. They fight for compensation for injuries caused by medical errors. Common matters include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors.
Credentials
Education
2008 University of Montana School of Law J.D. 2005 University of Montana – Western BS
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Best Lawyer, Best Attorneys in America 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Trial Lawyer of the Year, Montana Trial Lawyers Association
Publications
2024 Trial Trends (MTLA) Navigating the Complexity of Workers' Compensation Cases Involving Industrial Exposures: A Legal Guide 2018 Trial Trends (MTLA) Using Workers' Compensation as a Springboard for Tort Actions 2015 Trial Trends (MTLA) Montana Workers' Compensation Bad Faith Claims
Associations
2016 - Present Cascade County Law Clinic Board of Directors 2016 - Present Federal Bar Association (Montana chapter) Board of Directors 2014 - Present The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Montana- member 2008 - Present Montana Trial Lawyers Association Member 2008 - Present Montana State Bar Member
Speaking
2024 Montana Federal Bar Association and Federal Practice Section Annual CLE Seminar Judicial Panel- Moderator 2024 Cascade County Bar Association Litigator's Guide to Surviving the Holidays 2023 St. Patrick's Day CLE Interplay Between Contract and Tort Damages in Montana 2022 Spring Seminar Damages and Argument at Trial 2020 MTLA Spring Seminar Administrative Venues and Your Clients- Montana Medical Legal Panel
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Updated: Oct 15, 2026