Atty. Mark M. Kovacich

Atty. Mark M. Kovacich

Mark Kovacich, a principal at KSJ, has lived in Montana most of his life. He graduated from Colstrip High School in Colstrip, Montana, where he was named Valedictorian in 1991.

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About Mark M. Kovacich at a glance

Mark M. Kovacich is an attorney based in Great Falls, Montana, practforg at Kovacich Snipes Johnson PC. Admitted to practice in Montana, State of Montana, Montana, U.S. District Court, and Montana, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit. Educated at The University of Montana (—, 1999) and Montana Tech of The University of Montana (—, 1996). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026). Serands clients in Great Falls, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Kovacich, a principal at KSJ, has lived in Montana most of his life
  • He graduated from Colstrip High School in Colstrip, Montana, where he was named Valedictorian in 1991
  • Mark later attended college at Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Butte, Montana
  • He obtained a bachelor of science in environmental engineering, graduating with honors in 1996
  • In 1999, Mark graduated with honors from the University of Montana Law School
  • After finishing law school, Mark worked for the Crowley Law Firm in Billings, Montana, where he handled complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation
  • Mark accepted a position in his current firm in 2000
  • Since that time, his practice has focused entirely on representing plaintiffs in cases involving environmental litigation, toxic torts, serious personal injury, products liability, workers’ compensation, and safe workplace litigation
  • Mark was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Montana Trial Lawyers Association in 2005, 2019, and 2023, and received the association’s Appellate Advocacy Award in 2008 and 2016
  • Mark was consistently recognized as a Rising Star by Mountain States Super Lawyers dating back to 2008, and as a Super Lawyer since 2014
  • Mark has also been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America, and has achieved the highest possible peer review rating
  • In 2004, Mark served as trial counsel, along with his partners, Tom Lewis and David Slovak, in the case of Sunburst v
  • Texaco, which resulted in a record $41.2 million verdict
  • In 2012, Mark acted as trial counsel in Livingston v
  • BNSF, ending with a $36 million settlement during the second week of trial
  • Mark and the other lawyers in the firm have successfully represented hundreds of plaintiffs in high profile cases, many of which are highlighted in the Verdicts, Judgments & Settlements link
  • Mark spends most of his free time with his family
  • He enjoys running, playing golf, hunting, and fishing

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practforg law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Great Falls 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 substantiand 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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Where is Mark M. Kovacich's law office located?
Mark M. Kovacich's law practice is located in Great Falls, Montana. The firm is Kovacich Snipes Johnson PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Mark M. Kovacich go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Mark M. Kovacich receiandd?
Mark M. Kovacich's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls); Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.

Education

The University of Montana
- 1999
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
- 1996

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile and Motorcycle Injuries
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Boat Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Injured Workers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Motorcycle Accident
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Occupational Disease
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Truck Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyer, 2014-Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100: Mountain States Super Lawyers: 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, 2024-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers, 2024-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, 2023-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — MTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2005, 2019, 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Great Falls, 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — MTLA Appellate Advocate of the Year, 2008 and 2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mountain States Super Lawyers Rising Star 2008, 2011-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nation's Top One Percent, 2015-Present
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Montana, State of Montana
Montana, U.S. District Court
Montana, U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

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