Atty. James E. Vidal

Atty. James E. Vidal

James E. Vidal is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, litigation, civil litigation & general practice and 5 other areas of law.

Kalispell Kalispell 56 Years Experience 56 year

Profile Summary

About James E. Vidal at a glance

James E. Vidal is a Member based in Kalispell, Montana, practicing at Kaufman, Vidal, Hileman, P.C.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Montana (1970) and U.S. Court of Military Appeals U.S. District Court, District of Montana and U.S. Court of Appeals, N (1971). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1970) and Willamette University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Kalispell, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James E. Vidal is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, litigation, civil litigation & general practice and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James practices at Kaufman, Vidal, Hileman, P.C. in Kalispell, MT

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Vidal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Vidal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James E. Vidal is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Montana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James E. Vidal is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →

Construction Law

James E. Vidal is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Montana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James E. Vidal is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James E. Vidal is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

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 Kalispell 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Vidal

Where is James E. Vidal's law office located?
James E. Vidal's law practice is located in Kalispell, Montana. The firm is Kaufman, Vidal, Hileman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Vidal handle?
James E. Vidal focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has James E. Vidal practiced law?
James E. Vidal has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James E. Vidal go to law school?
James E. Vidal earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James E. Vidal for a consultation?
You can contact James E. Vidal directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James E. Vidal received?
James E. Vidal's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1970
B.A.
Willamette University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Military Appeals U.S. District Court, District of Montana and U.S. Court of Appeals, N
Admitted: 1971

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