About
Ian Gillespie is a trial attorney with years of experience litigating cases across Western Montana (e.g. Missoula, Flathead County, Kalispell, Whitefish, Lake County, Polson, Bozeman, the Bitterroot Valley), including jury trials.
Motor Vehicle Accidents: Pleadings and Motions Checklists
Motor Vehicle Accidents: Discovery and Evidence Checklists and Sample Documents
Cases in the Media
The Wall Street Journal article covers a case where Ian argued before the Montana Supreme Court that a video constitutes a will under Montana law. This was the first case in the United States to specifically address this issue under the “intended will” law in the Uniform Probate Code which has been passed in several states, including Montana.
This article addresses a personal injury case where Ian argued before the Montana Supreme Court that a ski area was liable for his client’s injuries due the ski area’s failure to maintain or place adequate fencing in a dangerous area on the ski run.
This article summarizes an elections case where Ian was able to obtain orders from the trial court to imposing a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction requiring the local elections official to place a ballot issue on the ballot for the upcoming general election.
Previously, Ian worked as an insurance defense attorney handling personal injury and construction cases throughout Montana. Ian also practiced in Boston for a couple years handling complex civil litigation matters. Ian is a committed attorney who will put in the hard work to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients, including taking a case to trial. Ian has recovered millions for his clients, including $11.6 million in the last three years.
Ian has two sons (Leon and George) , and spends his free time with his family, tending to his vegetable garden, playing tennis, and cooking.
Recent Results
Jury verdict finding over $1,000,000 in total damages for a “mild” traumatic brain injury
Judgment of $1,500,000 for client who was hit by a drunk-driver
Judgment over $1,500,000 for client who was hit by a reckless driver
Presentations
Professional Organizations & Admissions
United States District Court for the District of Montana
United States District Court for the District of North Dakota
Montana Trial Lawyers Association
Western Montana Bar Association
Montana State Bar
Education
Boston College Law School J.D. (2018)
St. Edward's University B.A. (2011)