Atty. Jori Quinlan

Atty. Jori Quinlan

Jori Quinlan is a Partner in our office in Missoula, Montana, and she defends the rights of physicians, nurses, hospitals, health care groups, and other professionals in complex medical malpractice litigation and other general litigation. Jori also works closely with a wide range of businesses on corporate, nonprofit, and employment law matters, counseling clients on critical governance and human resources issues to prevent future disputes and minimize risk.

Missoula Missoula 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Jori Quinlan at a glance

Jori Quinlan is a Partner based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Montana United States District Court for the District of Montana United States Court of Appeals for (2011). Educated at University of Montana J.D. high honors (—) and Columbia University B.A. cum laude, History and Sociology (—). Active member of Memberships •Spirit at Play, Inc and : Member, Board Member. Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jori Quinlan is a Partner in our office in Missoula, Montana, and she defends the rights of physicians, nurses, hospitals, health care groups, and other professionals in complex medical malpractice litigation and other general litigation
  • Jori also works closely with a wide range of businesses on corporate, nonprofit, and employment law matters, counseling clients on critical governance and human resources issues to prevent future disputes and minimize risk
  • Jori has successfully defended several appeals to preserve hard-won victories and important precedents for clients
  • She has extensive experience defending health care professionals, hospitals, and other medical facilities in complex medical malpractice and liability cases
  • She works closely with each client to develop a legal strategy that minimizes risk while efficiently and effectively resolving the matter
  • She also has an active corporate and employment law practice across numerous industries for businesses of all sizes
  • Earlier in her career, Jori clerked for the Hon. Donald W. Molloy and the Hon. Chief Justice Dana L. Christensen of the United States District Court for the District of Montana, which strengthened her writing and research skills and gave her a deeper appreciation for the rule of the law and the vital role of experienced attorneys
  • She is adept at anticipating the actions and reactions of plaintiffs’ counsel to develop effective legal strategies as a case unfolds and at understanding and responding empathetically to the human stories at the heart of all litigation
  • Jori earned a Juris Doctor with high honors from the University of Montana, where she was Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Montana Law Review
  • She completed a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in History and Sociology at Columbia University
  • Publications •Five Tips for Maximizing Peer Review Privileges in a Physician’s Practice Physicians Practice
  • July 27, 2022 In the Press Physicians Practice: Quinlan & Swajkowski on Maximizing Peer Review Privileges August 3, 2022 In an article published in Physicians Practice, Montana-based Partner Jori Quinlan, Associate Jenny Swajkoski, and Summer Associate Annabelle Smith discuss what practices generally increase the likelihood that provider communications or documents will be deemed privileged. “Most states want to encourage the use of peer review panels to improve patient healthcare and have passed legislation providing Read Full Article

Practice Areas Explained

Jori Quinlan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jori Quinlan 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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

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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 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 andnue, 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 Jori Quinlan

Where is Jori Quinlan's law office located?
Jori Quinlan's law practice is located in Missoula, Montana. The firm is Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jori Quinlan handle?
Jori Quinlan focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Jori Quinlan practiced law?
Jori Quinlan has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Education

University of Montana J.D. high honors
- In Progress
Columbia University B.A. cum laude, History and Sociology
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Montana United States District Court for the District of Montana United States Court of Appeals for
Admitted: 2011

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