At MurphyMyers, we've been told our expectations may be too high, but you'll find those expectations mean we accept nothing but the best from our team. Our founders set a mission to achieve superior results for each and every client, which means our team members represent you in the way we would want to be represented: aggressively, creatively, and effectively.
Attorneys
Partner
Brooke B. Murphy
Brooke Bradley Murphy focuses her practice on civil litigation, including medical malpractice defense, commercial and insurance defense, class action litigation, and products liability litigation. She has served as lead counsel in a number of litigated cases ranging from medical malpractice matters to commercial contract disputes and tried cases in both state and federal courts. Brooke instills confidence in her clients through her thoughtful, strategic approach to cases, her dynamic and persuasive courtroom presence, and her finely tuned sense of judgment on the most challenging legal decisions.
It is not surprising that the legal community has taken note of Brooke. She has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America in the fields of Products Liability Litigation and Commercial Litigation yearly since 2009. In 2018, she was selected as Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Products Liability Litigation - Defendants. Brooke has also been named a Mountain States Super Lawyer or Rising Star every year since 2008. She was recognized as one of the "Top 50 Women" lawyers in the Mountain States in 2018, and one of the "Top 100" lawyers in the Mountain States overall. Brooke enjoys an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level of professional excellence.
Brooke is an advocate for women and diversity in the legal profession and is currently a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Montana Defense Trial Lawyers Association, and her state and local bar associations. She is also a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and the Litigation Counsel of America. Brooke is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.
Brooke obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana School of Law and is admitted to practice before all Montana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Following law school, Brooke joined an established litigation defense firm in Billings, Montana, and became a shareholder in January of 2006. In 2018 she founded MurphyMyers PLLC with Jesse Myers, focusing her talents on providing personal, practical, and cost-effective representation to her diverse clientele.
Brooke has a deep sense of community and is very active civically. She serves as the president of the Alberta Bair Theater Board of Advisors and is also on the Board of Visitors for the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana. Brooke is married to Gavin Murphy, and together they have three incredible children. When not in the office, Brooke enjoys coaching and/or attending her kids’ sporting events and traveling with her family.
Partner
Jesse Myers
Throughout his career Jesse has focused primarily on litigating and trying cases. He has successfully represented clients across a wide variety of matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage and extra-contractual claims. His practice also includes product liability litigation, business and commercial disputes, professional malpractice and employment matters, title and property claims, estate and probate proceedings, as well as construction, energy and agricultural related issues. Though generally hired to assist in defense, Jesse has obtained multi-million dollar recoveries for plaintiffs.
Jesse’s reputation as a dedicated and successful lawyer is not the result of boastful claims, phony accolades, or advertising spin. Rather, his reputation has been hard won through litigation, trials, and appeals against some of the largest law firms in the United States. It has been earned time and again during long hours of tireless work on behalf of his clients in difficult and complex cases. And it is demonstrated by the victories he has obtained in many kinds of cases, in many unique ways, and in many different settings (a unanimous opinion from the Montana Supreme Court Jesse secured on behalf of two Montana cattle ranchers can be read here: https://cases.justia.com/montana/supreme-court/2021-da-20-0462.pdf?ts=1621379144).
Jesse graduated from the University of Montana School of Law and received his LL.M. from the University of Washington. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and admitted to practice before all Montana state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana.
Following law school, Jesse worked for the Office of the State Public Defender where he defended and tried numerous cases involving allegations ranging from DUI to deliberate homicide. In 2011, he transitioned to a civil insurance defense practice before representing a national transportation company on an array of claims and lawsuits, including some of the biggest litigation exposures in Montana. Jesse founded MurphyMyers PLLC with Brooke Murphy in 2018 to provide full service, first-class legal services spanning the spectrum of litigation and related areas.
Jesse is committed to serving the public good. He is the past president of the board of directors for the Billings District Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and continues to advocate for its mission of providing assistance and hope to society’s neediest without discrimination. Jesse and his family are also long-time supporters of Eagle Mount, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through recreation and opportunities to embrace life without limits. Through his pro bono efforts, Jesse has positively touched the lives of countless individuals and organizations who cannot afford legal counsel. Whenever he gets any free time, Jesse spends as much of it as possible with his amazing family.
Partner
Ben Sather
Ben Sather has been practicing law in Billings and throughout Montana, since 2007, representing businesses and individuals in a diverse mix of civil litigation including: insurance, business, construction, and real property litigation as well as labor and employment law. Ben obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana School of Law and is admitted to practice before all Montana state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Ben worked for the law firm of Christensen Fulton & Filz, PLLC, from 2007 to 2013. From 2013 to 2023, Ben was the owner of Sather Law, PLLC. While running Sather Law, PLLC, Ben represented both individuals in insurance claims along with insurance companies and their insureds. In 2023, Ben joined MurphyMyers PLLC to focus on all stages of civil litigation, including commercial and insurance defense.
Ben was born and raised in Havre, Montana. After graduating from Havre High, Ben attended the University of Montana, graduating with a degree in business administration. Ben stayed in Missoula, attending law school at the University of Montana.
While in law school, Ben served as a legal clerk for the United States Senate Finance Committee. He also worked as an intern for the Missoula County Attorney as a prosecuting attorney for two years. While there, Ben prosecuted a wide variety of criminal charges in Missoula County, trying many cases to juries and judges. During Ben's third year of law school, Ben was selected as a clinical intern for United States Federal Magistrate Leif Erickson.
Upon completion of his legal studies, Ben served as a law clerk for the Montana Supreme Court, working with Justices James Nelson, Jim Rice, and W. William Leaphart. Ben worked closely with the justices of the Court and other law clerks, developing superior legal research and writing skills while learning the intricacies of appellate practice in Montana.
Ben maintains close ties to his hometown of Havre and the Montana Hi-Line. Ben is a current board member of the Havre Public Schools Education Foundation, which focuses on educational and academic opportunities for the students of Havre Public Schools. Ben is a former member of the Board of Trustees for the State Bar of Montana. He was elected to serve in this position by the attorneys of Yellowstone County and the surrounding areas. Ben is a past President of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association and Director of the Board of Directors for the Yellowstone Area Bar Association.
Ben has two daughters — Evey and Nora. Together, they enjoy traveling, music and spending time with their dog Tommy.
Support Staff
Administrative Assistant and Legal Secretary
Erinn Harder
Erinn Harder enjoys the role of Administrative Assistant and Legal Secretary at MurphyMyers PLLC. She graduated in May of 2021 from Montana State University Billings with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and hopes to attend law school at the University of Montana beginning the fall of 2023. In her free time, Erinn enjoys coaching soccer at the local club Billings United.
Certified Paralegal
Kylee Perez
Kylee Perez is a certified paralegal at MurphyMyers PLLC and also a notary public for the State of Montana. She enjoys diving into the law and facts surrounding each case and working closely with the attorneys at the firm to ensure each client receives the best representation possible. Kylee completed the Paralegal Certificate Program through Montana State University — Billings and attended Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Legal Studies. While attending school, she met her husband, Jacob, and they settled in Billings, Montana. Kylee spends her time outside the office with friends and family and enjoys crocheting in her downtime.
Legal Assistant
Jaime Easley
Jaime Easley is a legal assistant for MurphyMyers PLLC and also handles the firm’s legal billing. Jaime has more than 18 years of experience in civil litigation, including personal injury, insurance law, workers compensation and employment matters. Jaime grew up in Circle, Montana where her family still owns and operates the family ranch. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two kids, crafting and baking.