Atty. Duane Michael Montgomery

Atty. Duane Michael Montgomery

Duane Michael Montgomery is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, trusts & estates and 1 other area of law. Duane received a degree from Andrews University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Duane Michael Montgomery at a glance

Duane Michael Montgomery is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Gilchrist And Rutter Professional Corporation. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1985) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1984) and Andrews University (M.A., 1980). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Real Estate Law Subsection) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Duane Michael Montgomery is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, trusts & estates and 1 other area of law
  • Duane received a degree from Andrews University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Duane practices at Gilchrist & Rutter Professional Corporation in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Duane Michael Montgomery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Duane Michael Montgomery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Duane Michael Montgomery

Where is Duane Michael Montgomery's law office located?
Duane Michael Montgomery's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Gilchrist And Rutter Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Duane Michael Montgomery handle?
Duane Michael Montgomery focuses on trusts, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Duane Michael Montgomery practiced law?
Duane Michael Montgomery has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Duane Michael Montgomery go to law school?
Duane Michael Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (M.A., 1980).
How can I contact Duane Michael Montgomery for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1984
M.A.
Andrews University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992

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