Helena, MT

Paul D. Odegaard

Paul Odegaard, a North Dakota native, began his legal career in Montana in 1999. He graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota in 1994 and earned his law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1998, where he was inducted into the Order of the Coif. After clerking for the North Dakota Supreme Court, he practiced civil litigation, focusing on personal injury and workers' compensation. In 2008, he started his own practice, which evolved into Odegaard Injury Lawyers in 2023, dedicated to representing victims of physical injuries or wrongful death, particularly in the Bakken oil fields. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law for multiple years.

JOHN MORRISON

John Morrison has served as a lawyer and public leader for 35 years. He received the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics (AV Preeminent) and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. He was President of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and served as Montana State Auditor. His practice areas include insurance litigation, product liability, class actions, personal injuries, business disputes, and constitutional issues. He has received numerous awards and distinctions for his legal work and public service.

Micheal F. Lamb

Micheal F. Lamb is a native Montanan who has been practicing law for over forty years. He earned his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 1980 and his B.S. from Montana State University. His practice focuses on litigation, particularly personal injury, FELA, medical malpractice, products liability, nursing home negligence, and insurance bad faith matters. He is a member of the American Association of Justice and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, where he served as President. He has received numerous professional distinctions including AV Preeminent rating, fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, and recognition in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.

Sara S. Berg

Partner and Attorney Sara S. Berg is an esteemed legal professional with a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, she is a celebrated expert in her field and has achieved extensive recognition as a top Montana lawyer. As a seasoned litigator and attorney-mediator, Sara is able to deftly navigate intricate legal landscapes such as complex medical malpractice suits, civil defense cases, and family law matters including divorce and child custody cases. Her exceptional insight and work ethic make her an invaluable asset. Sara leads our Helena office and is a key contributor to its success.

Anne Sherwood

Anne Sherwood is a fourth-generation Montanan from Helena. She earned her Master's degree and J.D. with honors from the University of Montana. She received the American Bar Association’s Steiger Fellowship and Ms. JD Student Fellowship. Anne joined MSWD after law school and focuses her practice on consumer protection, employment, personal injury, intellectual property, and constitutional law. She was awarded the Outstanding New Lawyer Award in 2020 and voted "Best Attorneys in Helena" multiple times.

Cory R. Laird

Managing Partner & Attorney, Cory R. Laird is an experienced trial attorney whose work is recognized at a statewide and regional level. Cory is adept in handling a wide array of complex litigation matters and has represented businesses and individuals in wrongful death actions, multi-million-dollar real estate development cases, civil rights actions, professional negligence cases, complex tort litigation, construction litigation, and many other types of disputes.

John Doubek

John Doubek earned his law degree from the University of Montana in 1976 after attending Carroll College. Early in his legal career, he handled over 80 trials and contested cases for the Montana Consumer Counsel. In 1978, John joined the law firm of Small & Hatch, which evolved into Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar, PLLP. Since 1981, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs, focusing on cases involving catastrophic injuries, including those caused by truck and car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, slips and falls, wrongful death, and traumatic brain injuries. He has earned widespread recognition, including multiple “Best Attorney in Helena” awards from the Helena Independent Record’s Best of Helena publication, most recently in 2021.