Fred Simpson graduated from the University of Montana School of Law in 1995. Before attending law school, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Idaho.
Since beginning practice in 1995, Fred has developed a broad range of expertise in litigation matters. His practice includes general tort defense, defense of professional negligence claims, insurance coverage, insurance coverage defense, defense of unfair trade practices claims, and real property litigation. He has tried multiple jury trials on a wide range of matters, including personal injury, insurance bad faith, property damage, and professional negligence claims. He has argued multiple appeals before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Montana Supreme Court. Fred is admitted to practice before the Montana State and Federal District Courts, the Montana Supreme Court, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court.
Fred’s practice focuses primarily on civil litigation, representing individuals and businesses, as well as litigation disputes over insurance coverage. He previously served on the Missoula Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and on the Board Directors of the Missoula Food Bank.
Fred is rated “BV Distinguished” by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer-reviewed rating service.
