Sean was raised in Stevensville, Montana. He attended the University of Montana where he played football for the Grizzlies from 1992 1996. Sean remained at U of M for law school and received his law degree in 2000. During law school Sean interned for United States District Judge Donald W. Molloy, was an editor of the Montana Law Review, and was a member of the Law School trial team. Sean also prosecuted misdemeanors and some felonies as a clinical intern at the Missoula County Attorneys Office in 1999 and 2000. Following law school, Sean and his wife Amy moved to the Kalispell to join what was then Christensen, Moore, Cockrell, Cummings & Axelberg, P.C. The firm was later renamed Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Johnson, P.C. Sean and Amy have three children – Kash, Ella and Karson.

Areas of Practice

Since 2000 Sean has handled a wide variety of civil litigation. Currently his practice involves primarily the defense of medical malpractice cases throughout Montana. Sean also handles cases involving professional liability, commercial liability, personal injury and products liability. Sean has tried cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, ski area liability, governmental liability/1983, and punitive damages.

Education

1996 B.A. Sociology, Math Minor – University of Montana
2000 J.D. – University of Montana

Professional Activities & Honors

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL)
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
9th Circuit Lawyer Representative for the United States District Court for the District of Montana, 2018-2021.
AV Preeminent rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Recognized in Chambers/Partners (Band 1) and Benchmark Litigation
Mountain States Super Lawyers Medical Malpractice Defense
Appointed attorney representative United States District Court for the District of Montana Attorney Admissions Fund Advisory Committee 2008-20012
University of Montana School of Law Advanced Trial Advocacy Faculty Member 2009-present.
Former member of the United States District Court for the District of Montana Local Rules Advisory Committee.
Member Montana Supreme Court Uniform District Court Rules Commission.

Community Activities

Board Member Flathead Valley Little Guy Football
Former Montana Justice Foundation Fundraising Committee Member

Company Firm

Moore, Cockrell, Goicoechea & Johnson, P.C.
Website

Firm Mailing

PO Box 7370
Kalispell
Montana
59904-0370
United States of America

Fellow Since

September 29, 2018

Practice Areas

  • Medical Malpractice-Defense

Chapter

  • Montana

Committee(s)