Mark M. Kovacich, Personal Injury Attorney in Great Falls, Montana
focused on Personal Injury and Workers Comp
Great Falls, MT
Trusted personal injury attorney serving Great Falls.
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Mark M. Kovacich is an attorney based in Great Falls, MONTANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Currently practicing at Kovacich Snipes Johnson PC.
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- Great Falls, MONTANA
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- Personal Injury · Workers Comp
- Handles Personal Injury and Workers Comp matters from Great Falls, MONTANA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls) (2026).
About Mark M. Kovacich: Mark M. Kovacich is an attorney based in Great Falls, MONTANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Currently practicing at Kovacich Snipes Johnson PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Mark takes on
Mark concentrates on personal injury and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Great Falls, Montana
Mark takes personal injury matters in Great Falls, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Great Falls, Montana
Mark takes workers comp matters in Great Falls, Montana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Mark M. Kovacich — personal injury lawyer in Great Falls
Mark M. Kovacich is an attorney based in Great Falls, MONTANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Currently practicing at Kovacich Snipes Johnson PC.
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.
Mark's approach to personal injury cases
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…
Clients Mark works with
Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and workers comp matters in Great Falls and the surrounding Montana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of Montana
— · 1999
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
— · 1996
Jurisdictions
Mark's state bar admissions
Montana, U.S. Court
ACTIVE
Montana, U.S. Distri
ACTIVE
Montana, State of Mo
ACTIVE
Mark studied at — in The University of Montana and — in Montana Tech of The University of Montana.
Law school and academic background
Mark completed — in The University of Montana and — in Montana Tech of The University of Montana. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Montana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Mark has received 25 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls)
2022
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
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Great Falls) (2022). 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).
Locations
Mark M. Kovacich's office in Great Falls
Mark's primary office is at 21 Third Street North, Suite 301, Great Falls, Montana, 59401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kovacich Snipes Johnson PC
21 Third Street North, Suite 301
Great Falls, Montana 59401
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How to hire Mark M. Kovacich — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Great Falls, Montana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mark
Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mark M. Kovacich
How much does it cost to hire Mark for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mark offer a free consultation?
Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Montana typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Great Falls?
Mark is licensed in Montana. Matters governed by Montana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Mark?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mark accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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