Marisa L. Wahlstrom, Business Attorney in Missoula, Montana
3 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Health Care, and Litigation
AssociateatHall Booth Smith, P.C.
Missoula, MT
Practicing business in Missoula since 2023.
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Marisa L. Wahlstrom is an associate based in Missoula, MT. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Litigation. Marisa has 3 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
- Based in
- Missoula, MT
- Experience
- 3 years
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- Business · Health Care · Litigation
- Handles Business, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Missoula, MT.
- 3 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Marisa L. Wahlstrom: Marisa L. Wahlstrom is an associate based in Missoula, MT. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Litigation. Marisa has 3 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C..
Areas of practice
Marisa's practice areas in Missoula
Marisa concentrates on business, health care, litigation, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Medical Malpractice
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Business cases in Missoula, Montana
Marisa takes business matters in Missoula, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Missoula, Montana
Marisa takes health care matters in Missoula, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Missoula, Montana
Marisa takes litigation matters in Missoula, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Missoula, Montana
Marisa takes medical malpractice matters in Missoula, 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 Marisa agrees to represent you.
Biography
Marisa L. Wahlstrom, business attorney serving Missoula
Marisa L. Wahlstrom is an associate based in Missoula, MT. The practice focuses on Business, Health Care, and Litigation. Marisa has 3 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Marisa works from Missoula, Montana and takes on business matters across the region.
Marisa Wahlstrom is an Associate in our Missoula office, where she focuses her practice on business litigation, business transactions, corporate and partnership, health care, and medical malpractice matters.
Previously, Marisa worked as a law clerk with HBS. She also has prior experience as an in-house paralegal in Fresno, California for a regional industry leader in land acquisition, development, and home building.
Marisa earned her Juris Doctor from Alexander Blewett III School of Law, where she was managing editor of the Montana Law Review. She was also a part of American Bar Association Negotiation Team. She earned her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from California State University and holds an associate in paralegal studies from Fresno City College, where she was president of the Student Paralegal Association.
In her spare time, Marisa and her husband, Gene, enjoy backpacking, fishing, and canoeing in the outdoors with their Dutch Shephard, Remi.
In the Press
HBS Grows Missoula Office with Addition of Three Attorneys
January 3, 2024
Hall Booth Smith Missoula is proud to welcome Attorneys Marisa L. Wahlstrom, Annabelle Smith, and Britton J. Fraser as it continues to grow to serve its clients in the state of Montana
Working with Marisa on a business matter
Marisa Wahlstrom is an Associate in our Missoula office, where she focuses her practice on business litigation, business transactions, corporate and partnership, health care, and medical malpractice matters. Previously, Marisa worked as a law clerk with HBS. She also has prior experience as an in-house paralegal in Fresno, California for a regional industry leader in land acquisition,…
Clients Marisa works with
Marisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, health care, and litigation matters in Missoula and the surrounding Montana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Marisa studied and practices
University of Montana, Alexander Blewett III School of Law
J.D. · 2023
California State University, Fresno
B.A. Political · 2020
Jurisdictions
Marisa's state bar admissions
Montana U.S. Distric
2023 · ACTIVE
Marisa studied at J.D. in University of Montana, Alexander Blewett III School of Law and B.A. Political in California State University, Fresno.
Law school and academic background
Marisa completed J.D. in University of Montana, Alexander Blewett III School of Law and B.A. Political in California State University, Fresno. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Marisa runs in Montana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Marisa's professional memberships and bar associations
Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Montana State Bar Association
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Locations
Marisa L. Wahlstrom's office in Missoula
Marisa's primary office is at Suite 402, 101 E. Front Street, Missoula, MT, 59802. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Suite 402, 101 E. Front Street
Missoula, MT 59802
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How to hire Marisa L. Wahlstrom — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Marisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Marisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marisa'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; Marisa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Missoula, Montana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Marisa
Marisa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Marisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Marisa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Marisa L. Wahlstrom
How much does it cost to hire Marisa for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Marisa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Marisa offer a free consultation?
Marisa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marisa's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Marisa's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Montana typically take?
Simple business 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. Marisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Marisa take my case if I'm outside Missoula?
Marisa 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 — Marisa 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 Marisa?
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. Marisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Marisa accepting new business clients right now?
Marisa'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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