What Moore Cockrell Goicoechea & Johnson PC does

Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Johnson, P.C. (DBA MCGA Law) is a private professional corporation law firm founded in October 1996 and headquartered in Kalispell, Montana, with operations throughout Northwest Montana. The firm is organized around 16 specialized practice areas spanning the full spectrum of civil litigation and business/commercial representation, including Appellate, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense, Insurance Defense, Governmental Liability, Commercial and Professional Liability, Employment, Environmental & Natural Resources, Estate Planning, Product Liability, Real Estate & Land Use, Recreational/Ski Area Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Business Transactions. It serves individual Montanans, businesses of all sizes, and governmental entities as both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts.

The firm operates as a traditional professional services practice with eight attorneys and roughly nine total employees. Its underlying "technology" is the human capital and credentials of its attorneys: the bench includes a former Montana Workers' Compensation Court Judge (David M. Sandler, joined 2023), former U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate (Eric M. Brooks, joined 2019), and attorneys recognized as Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and International Society of Barristers. The firm holds AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, a Chambers/Partners Band 1 ranking in Litigation, and Benchmark Litigation recognition, which collectively support its ability to handle high-profile, high-stakes matters relative to its size. No proprietary software, AI tools, or technology platforms are disclosed; service delivery is direct, attorney-led engagement.

Revenue is generated exclusively through professional legal services fees structured as hourly rates, contingency fees, or fixed-fee arrangements depending on matter type and complexity. The firm uses a sales-led go-to-market model driven by attorney referrals, bar association networks, and community reputation across Montana, with no disclosed technology-mediated channels, marketing automation, or alternative fee arrangements. The business is independently owned by its partner attorneys with no external investment, parent company, or subsidiary structure.

Name

Moore Cockrell Goicoechea & Johnson PC

Legal name

Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Johnson, P.C.

Website

https://mcgalaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Johnson, P.C. (MCGA Law) is an 8-attorney Kalispell, Montana law firm founded in 1996 providing full-spectrum civil litigation and business/commercial representation across 16 practice areas to individuals, businesses, and governmental entities throughout Northwest Montana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Litigation Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Management Liability (D&O/EPL/Fiduciary) (FSAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Civil litigation services
• Medical malpractice defense
• Insurance defense counsel
• Business transactions law
• Governmental liability defense

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalispell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Professional legal services billed through hourly rates, contingency fees, and fixed-fee arrangements depending on matter type and complexity. Services include civil litigation, business transactions, and specialized defense work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Johnson, P.C. is a civil litigation and business/commercial law firm providing full-spectrum legal representation throughout Montana from its Kalispell headquarters. The firm represents plaintiffs and defendants across 16 practice areas spanning general civil litigation, business transactions, medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, professional liability, product liability, governmental liability, employment law, real estate, estate planning, environmental & natural resources, recreational/ski area liability, and appellate work. Clients include businesses of all sizes, governmental entities and employees, healthcare providers, insurers, and individuals.

Product overview

Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Johnson, P.C. is a civil litigation and business/commercial law firm providing full-spectrum legal representation throughout Montana. The firm operates as a single unified practice organized around multiple specialized practice areas including Civil Litigation, Business Transactions, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Environmental & Natural Resources, and Recreational Law (including Ski Area Liability). The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants and serves individual clients, businesses of all sizes, and governmental entities.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Civil Litigation Practice General civil litigation representation for individuals, businesses, and governmental entities in Montana state and federal courts, serving both plaintiffs and defendants.
• Medical Malpractice Defense Practice Defense of healthcare providers throughout Montana against medical malpractice claims.
• Insurance Defense Practice Defense of insurance companies and policyholders in coverage disputes and insurance claim matters.
• Business Transactions Practice Legal services for business formation, commercial transactions, contracts, business planning, and real estate transactional needs.
• Governmental Liability Practice Defense of governmental entities and employees against civil rights claims and Section 1983 lawsuits.
• Commercial Liability Practice Defense representation for commercial liability claims and disputes.
• Professional Liability Practice Defense of professionals against malpractice and professional liability claims.
• Product Liability Practice Defense of manufacturers and sellers against product liability claims.
• Appellate Practice Appellate representation for clients challenging or defending trial court decisions before higher courts.
• Personal Injury Practice Representation for plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and wrongful death claims.
• Employment Law Practice Legal representation in employment disputes, workplace claims, and related matters.
• Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Legal services related to environmental regulations, natural resource claims, and toxic tort matters.
• Estate Planning Practice Estate planning services including wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies.
• Real Estate & Land Use Practice Legal services for real estate transactions, property disputes, and land use matters.
• Recreational Law / Ski Area Liability Practice Specialized legal services including ski area liability and recreational activity-related claims.
• Workers' Compensation Services Representation in workers' compensation claims, including litigation and mediation services.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Dorsey & Whitney LLP: National full-service firm with Montana presence serving clients in litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters. Larger incumbent competing for high-end commercial and litigation work in the Montana market.
• Holland & Hart LLP: Large multi-state Rocky Mountain/Western U.S. firm with Montana offices offering litigation, employment, real estate, and natural resources practices. Larger incumbent competing for the same regional clients on broader-scope matters.

Direct peers

• Boone Karlberg PC: Western Montana (Missoula) civil litigation and defense firm serving insurance carriers, businesses, and governmental entities. Comparable in regional scope and insurance/governmental liability defense practice.
• Davis, Hatley, Haffeman & Sigler: Great Falls-based Montana firm with civil litigation, insurance defense, and commercial practice. Comparable regional peer serving similar Montana business and insurance clientele.
• Crowley Fleck PLLP: Largest Montana-headquartered law firm with full-service civil litigation, insurance defense, and commercial practices across the state. Direct comparable in geography, practice mix, and client base, though significantly larger in scale.
• Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, PLLP: Established Missoula-based Montana firm offering civil litigation, insurance defense, employment law, and commercial representation. Comparable in regional positioning and full-spectrum civil litigation focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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