Michael H. Montgomery

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Michael H. Montgomery: Attorney with Montgomery Willard, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Carolina Scholar, Recipient, Steven Swanger Leadership Award. Elected: Richland County Council, 2005-2009; Richland District Two School Board, 1996-2004, Secretary, 1997-1998, Vice-Chair, 1999-2000, 2003, Chairman, 2001-2002. Recipient, Richland School District 2 "Partners in Education" Award, 1994. Member, Palmetto Land Title Association. President, Nelson Educational Foundation, 1993-1995. Member, Spring Valley Education Foundation Board of Directors.

Certified State and Federal Court Mediato

Areas of Practice (17)

  • Business Law
  • Corporations Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Business Litigation
  • Employment Litigation
  • Business Cooperatives
  • Administrative Law
  • Broker-Dealer Arbitration
  • FINRA Arbitration
  • Securities Litigation
  • Administrative Litigation
  • Public School Law
  • School Board Defense
  • School Board Liability
  • School District Liability
  • Bid Protests
  • Government Procurement

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Carolina, B.S., 1982
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, South Carolina; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Tax Court
Memberships:
Richland County and American Bar Associations; South Carolina Bar (Chairman, Lawline Subcommittee, Public Affairs Committee, 1987-1989; Member, Law Office Technology Committee).
Birth Information:
Charleston, South Carolina, May 9, 1960
Reported Cases:
Dymon, Inc. v. Hyman, 305 S.C. 170; 406 S.C.2d 388 (S.C. App.1991); Force v. Richland Mem. Hosp., 322 S.C. 283; 471 S.E.2d 714 (S.C. App. 1996); Solomon v. W.B. Easton, Inc., 307 S.C. 518; 415 S.E. 2d 841 (S.C. App. 1992); Chassereau v. Global-Sun Pools, Inc. 373 S.C.168; 644 S.C.2d 718 (SC 2007); Shields v. S.C. Dep't of Highways & Public Transp., 303 S.C. 439;401 S.E.2d 185 (SC App. 1991); Klippel v. Mid-Carolina Oil, Inc. 303 S.C. 126; 399 S.E.2d 163 (S.C. App. 1990); Sanders v. American S. Ins. Co. 325 S.C. 628; 481 S.E.2d 717 (S.C. App. 1997); Doe v. ATC, Inc. 367 S.C. 199; 624 S.E.2d 447 (S.C. App. 2005); Abraham v. Palmetto Unified Sch. Dist. No. 1, 343 S,C, 36; 538 S.E.2d 656 (S.C. App. 2000); Brown v. Stewart, 348 S.C. 33; 557 S.E.2d 676 (S.C. App. 2001).
Certifications:
Certified State and Federal Court Mediator
ISLN:
902411638

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Director on 06/19/17 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/11/17 in Litigation

    very diligent lawyer; great legal insight and strategic thinker; outstanding experience and legal knowledge; in sum, a super lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 06/05/17 in Business Litigation

    Mike has a great legal mind and a very sophisticated understanding of electronic discovery.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 06/04/17 in Administrative Law

    Mr. Montgomery is an exceptional lawyer and has been indispensable on a variety of issues for the Charleston County School District. I cannot recommend him too highly.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/31/17 in Business Litigation

    Mike is an great lawyer with excellent judgment and feel for the right steps to take in a given situation in South Carolina.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/30/17 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/29/17 in Business Litigation

    Outstanding legal ability and ethical conduct.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/28/17 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 05/27/17 in Administrative Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 05/27/17 in Bid Protests

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5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Mike was so helpful and understanding. I spent weeks trying to find someone to help me with my unique situation and thankfully found Mike. He was so eager to help and understood how time sensitive my...

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839-246-9721  Phone

803-799-2755  Fax

www.montgomerywillard.com

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