Atty. Annabelle Smith
Annabelle Smith is an Associate in our Montana office where she focuses her practice on medical malpractice, health care, and business litigation matters in both Montana and Idaho. Annabelle has been with HBS since she was a Summer Associate.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Missoula, MT
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About Annabelle Smith at a Glance
Annabelle Smith is an Associate based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, litigation, and health care. Educated at University of Montana J.D. (—) and University of Montana B.A. Political Science, Summa cum laude (—). Serves clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Annabelle Smith
- Annabelle Smith is an Associate in our Montana office where she focuses her practice on medical malpractice, health care, and business litigation matters in both Montana and Idaho
- Annabelle has been with HBS since she was a Summer Associate
- Annabelle was previously an intern at the Montana Innocence Project where she investigated changes in medical practices and forensic sciences, and developed litigation strategies to advocate for the wrongfully convicted, pursue post-conviction relief, and protect individuals’ constitutional rights
- She obtained her Juris Doctor from the Alexander Blewett III School of Law where she competed in the NNALSA Moot Court and engaged in pro-bono work drafting of estate planning documents
- She obtained her Bachelors of Arts, summa cum laude, in Political Science from the University of Montana where she competed on the University’s debate team and coached a local middle school debate team
- In her spare time, Annabelle enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and enjoying the beautiful Montana wilderness
- Presentations •Section 1983 Claims and Government Liability: Litigation, Enforcement, and Guidance Update January 22, 2026 •Practical Documentation Strategies for Open Notes Yellowstone Insurance Exchange, RRG: September 17, 2025 •Social Media and the Workplace: Balancing Employer Needs and Employee Rights NBI: May 28, 2025 •Montana Medical Legal Panel Complaint Process MT Assoc
Medical Staff Services Conference
- April 30, 2024 •Power of Attorney in Healthcare Settings Yellowstone Insurance Exchange, Risk Retention Group
- March 13, 2024 •Downtime Process During Cybersecurity Breach Yellowstone Insurance Exchange, RRG
- September 20, 2023 Publications •Five Tips for Maximizing Peer Review Privileges in a Physician’s Practice Physicians Practice
- July 27, 2022 In the Press HBS Grows Missoula Office with Addition of Three Attorneys January 3, 2024 Hall Booth Smith Missoula is proud to welcome Attorneys Marisa L. Wahlstrom, Annabelle Smith, and Britton J. Fraser as it continues to grow to serve its clients in the state of Montana
Practice Areas Explained
Annabelle Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Annabelle Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Missoula.
Medical Malpractice in Missoula
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Annabelle Smith is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Montana →
Business & Corporate Law in Missoula
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Annabelle Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →
Civil Litigation in Missoula
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Annabelle Smith is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →
Health Care Law in Missoula
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Annabelle Smith is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Montana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Missoula
Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Missoula are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Missoula Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Missoula-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Missoula Choose Annabelle Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Annabelle Smith's practice in the field of medical malpractice, business, litigation, and health care.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, business, and litigation, Annabelle Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Missoula
A Missoula-based practice means Annabelle Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Annabelle Smith Handles in Missoula
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Annabelle Smith has experience with under Montana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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