WALL - Key Persons

Denny is a third-generation Montanan that grew up in Helena. Denny received his undergraduate degrees in Business and History from Gonzaga University. He later returned to Gonzaga University to earn his law degree, where he graduated with honors in 2011. After law school, Denny joined Wall, McLean & Gallagher, PLLC, where he has continued to practice law ever since. Denny has proven experience successfully representing clients in a wide array of legal matters, ranging from real estate transactions, business law, and probate proceedings to complex civil litigation. His practice areas generally include: Property law Corporate and business law Estate planning Probate Civil litigation In his spare time, Denny enjoys all the outdoors that Montana has to offer, including skiing, mountain biking, rafting, and hunting. Denny has proven experience successfully representing clients in a wide array of legal matters, ranging from real estate transactions, business law, and probate proceedings to complex civil litigation and administrative hearings…Read More About Denny Palmer

Mike McLean grew up in Anaconda, Montana, and is proud of his "Copperhead" roots. Mike received a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Montana Tech in 1994 and attended the University of Montana School of Law, graduating with his Juris Doctorate in 1997. During 25 years of practice, Mike has represented…Read More About Michael D. McLean

Pat Gallagher has practiced law for 26 years in Montana. He grew up in Anaconda, Montana, where he is a fifth generation member of the community. Pat worked as a wildland firefighter to pay his way through college and law school. He graduated from Jamestown College in North Dakota and then returned to Montana to attend the University of Montana School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1993. After graduation, Pat served as a law clerk for the Honorable John C. Harrison of the Montana Supreme Court and then clerked and mediated dissolutions for the Honorable James E. Purcell in the Second Judicial District in Butte. In 1995, Pat returned to his hometown to practice law with his father-in-law, Greg Skakles, at Skakles & Gallagher in Anaconda. Pat has represented injured individuals, workers, consumers, employees and their families with a variety of legal issues. These include motor vehicle accidents, personal injury matters, complicated insurance disputes, contested employment issues, wage claims, criminal matters, probates and estates. Pat puts his clients first and takes pride in working hard for people who deserve a hard-working advocate. He is committed to finding common sense solutions to everyday problems. Pat has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts throughout Montana. He is admitted to practice in all of Montana's Courts, including State District Court, the Montana Supreme Court, the U.S. Court for the District of Montana and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Pat is a member of the Montana State Bar Association, the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and the Third Judicial District Bar Association. Pat is active in his community. He is the past defensive coordinator of the Copperhead Football team at Anaconda High School. He is also the past president of both the Anaconda Little League and Anaconda Ducks Unlimited. Pat is married with two adult children. His daughter attends the University of Montana Law School and his son works for Big Sky Reclamation. Pat and his wife, Marcy, enjoy long walks with their labs, attending sporting events, hiking, fishing and hunting Montana's wild country. Outside of his family, Pat's passions are hunting and fly fishing. Pat Gallagher has practiced law for 26 years in Montana. He grew up in Anaconda, Montana, where he is a fifth generation member of the community. Pat worked as a wildland firefighter to pay his way through college and law school. He graduated from Jamestown College in North Dakota and then returned to Montana…Read More About Patrick T. Gallagher

Stefan entered his 26th year of practicing law as of September of 2023. He has represented hundreds of clients ranging from landlord-tenant evictions to ERISA class action cases. Named as one of 18 General Litigation "Super Lawyers" in the Mountain States, his experience speaks for itself. Passionate about the law and serving satisfied clients, Stefan believes that professionalism and diligence are the hallmark of this Montana Law Firm. Since founding Wall, McLean & Gallagher's predecessor with the Honorable Michael F. McMahon, now Judge of the First Judicial District Court, Stefan has adhered to one simple commitment: The client comes first. This client-centered approach has been adopted by the lawyers and staff at Wall, McLean & Gallagher, PLLC. As a result, Stefan looks for the best client benefit, whether in a legal transaction, settlement or trial. Admitted to practice in state and federal courts of Montana and Nebraska, as well as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Stefan has tried cases in the state and federal courts of both Montana and Nebraska. Stefan graduated from Truman State University in 1992 Magna Cum Laude, where he was a four-year starter with the Men's soccer team, garnered accolades as an NAASC All-American and a GTE CoSida Academic All-American. Stefan graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Law with High Distinction in 1997, and was a member of the Law Review, publishing "Res Ipsa Loquitur and the Great Cattle Caper: Inferred Negligence in Escaped Livestock-Automobile Collisions After Roberts v. Weber & Sons, Co., 248 Neb. 243, 533 N.W.2d 664 (1995)", 75 Neb. Law Rev. 308 (1997). He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated lawyer which signifies the highest possible rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, and was named a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in 2009. Stefan is a native Nebraskan who has practiced in small towns and rural country since 1997, when he joined a law firm in Chadron, Nebraska, just out of law school. After relocating to Helena in 2001, Stefan practiced with the Crowley Fleck firm and then with Hughes, Kellner & Sullivan before founding McMahon, Wall & Hubley with partners Mike McMahon and Bernie Hubley. The election of Judge McMahon and the retirement of Mr. Hubley created the opportunity to join with Anaconda natives Mike McLean and Pat Gallagher to form Wall, McLean & Gallagher, PLLC. Stefan is married to Heidi Tussing, and, with their three children, enjoy all that Montana has to offer across the seasons - skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking, rafting and backpacking. In addition, Stefan is the head boys soccer coach at Capital High School where he has mentored young men since 2015 as well as a certified Hunter Education instructor for Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Stefan entered his 25 year of practicing law as of September of 2022. He has represented hundreds of clients ranging from landlord-tenant evictions to ERISA class action cases. Named as one of 18 General Litigation "Super Lawyers" in the Mountain States, his experience speaks for itself. Passionate about the law and serving satisfied…Read More About Stefan Wall