A Montana firm, working at a national scale.
Where we come from
We founded the firm after years inside the system: running federal and state IDR programs, auditing compliance for Montana’s largest health system, and leading a team of state attorneys. That is the perspective we bring to every engagement. We know how a dispute looks from the arbitrator’s chair, the compliance office and the program manager’s desk, and we write advice for the people who have to act on it.
Two firms, one commitment to excellence.
Blue Mountain Law, PLLC provides legal counsel, advisory services, and training, while Blue Mountain Arbitration, LLC issues determinations under federal and state surprise billing programs. Together, the firms are guided by the same values: professionalism, integrity, careful analysis, and exceptional client service. Whether serving as counsel, consultant, trainer, or neutral, the focus remains the same: delivering high-quality work informed by extensive experience.
The Partners
Madeline D. Hatfield, esq., CHC, CHPC
Madeline Hatfield is a founding partner and Compliance Officer at Blue Mountain Law, PLLC, and a healthcare attorney with more than 12 years of experience advising providers, payors, and independent dispute resolution entities on federal and state regulatory compliance. She serves as legal counsel, an independent neutral, and a strategic advisor on program operations and compliance.
Hailey Forcella, esq.
Hailey Forcella is a healthcare attorney, certified Federal Surprise Billing Arbitrator, and advisor to independent dispute resolution entities. She focuses on healthcare arbitration, regulatory interpretation, and operational consulting for dispute resolution programs. Drawing on experience as both a trial lawyer and former state managing attorney, she provides practical, well-reasoned guidance on complex legal and compliance matters.
Why Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain takes its name from a landmark deeply rooted in the Montana landscape. Mountains are symbols of permanence in a changing world, standing firm through seasons, storms, and time. They represent the qualities we seek to bring to every engagement: clear perspective, steady judgment, enduring integrity, and a commitment to doing difficult things well.
Affiliations
Partner of the American Health Law Association.
Sponsor of the NAIRO 2027 Annual Conference.
Certified State Arbitrators in Colorado, Washington, Virginia, and Michigan
Certified Federal Arbitrators