# Montana Professional Negligence Attorneys - HagEstad Law Group - / - MT Civil Litigation - /montana-civil-litigation-lawyers - MT Professional Negligence Montana Professional Negligence Attorneys - Professional negligence claims in Montana are a subset of standard negligence claims, but they require a unique analysis based on the type of professional services provided and whether they were performed in accordance with industry standards. At HagEstad Law Group, PLLC, our Montana professional negligence attorneys provide aggressive defense against professional negligence claims. [Free Consultation](https://hagestadlaw.com/free-consultation) - 45+ - Years of Combined Experience - 2,000+ - Clients Served - Millions - of dollars saved for our clients ## Our Clients Speak Out ## What is *Professional Negligence?* Professional negligence is a claim made against a professional who fails to perform their work in accordance with a certain standard, causing damages to the plaintiff. 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