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Matthew M. Hibbs is a Partner in the Bozeman office and a member of the Tort and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. Matthew also serves as the Pro Bono Representative for the Bozeman office. 

Matthew’s litigation practice encompasses a variety of litigation matters, including tort, personal injury, commercial, construction, and real property. Matthew works with clients to enforce contractual agreements, assist with tenant issues, and resolve construction defect claims. Matthew also represents realtors and attorneys in malpractice cases, employers in wrongful discharge cases, and insurers in bad faith cases and with coverage issues. Matthew’s pro bono practice largely involves guardianships and adoptions.  

Matthew is highly responsive and makes it a personal goal to answer his clients’ calls as soon as possible. His responsiveness has allowed him to build strong, long-lasting relationships with his clients. 

Matthew received his J.D. with Honors from the University of Montana School of Law. He served as a Law Clerk to the Hon. Mike Salvagni, and has been a longtime Officer and Treasurer of the Gallatin County Bar Association. These experiences allowed Matthew to develop good working relationships with, and invaluable insight into, the judiciary and members of the local bar.

Matthew is heavily involved in youth sports in his community, serving as a coach for Gallatin Elite Soccer Club and for the Montana Olympic Development Program. In his free time, Matthew enjoys coaching, skiing, hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife and their three children.

  • Gallatin County Bar Association, Treasurer
  • State Bar of Montana, Member
  • Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member

  • Leadership Bozeman Class 32, 2020
  • Gallatin Elite Soccer Club, Coach (USSF National D Coaching License)
  • Montana Olympic Development Program, Coach

  • Represented property owners in multiple trials involving landlord-tenant and unlawful detainer claims, resulting in judgments in favor of property owners, including attorney fees and costs awards.
  • Defended health care provider in defense of consumer protection act claim. Obtained complete summary judgment in favor of health care provider, including attorney fees and cost award.
  • Defended realtor and brokerage in defense of declaratory judgment, quiet title, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Obtained complete summary judgment in favor of realtor and brokerage.
  • Defended health care provider in defense of wrongful discharge and breach of contract claims. Obtained partial summary judgment for health care provider, leading to a settlement of the claims at a fraction of plaintiff’s alleged damages.
  • Defended mining company in environmental tort claim. Obtained partial summary judgment in favor of mining company, leading to a dismissal of several claims and a favorable settlement.
  • Represented property owners in litigation over construction defects, resulting in a six-figure settlement in favor of property owners.