Atty. Frederick Walter Montgomery

Atty. Frederick Walter Montgomery

Frederick Walter Montgomery is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, real estate and 4 other areas of law. Frederick received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Frederick Walter Montgomery at a glance

Frederick Walter Montgomery is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Fell Marking Abkin Montgomery Granet And Raney Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1970) and Stanford University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Barbara County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Frederick Walter Montgomery is a lawyer practicing estate planning, civil litigation, real estate and 4 other areas of law
  • Frederick received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Frederick practices at Fell, Marking, Abkin, Montgomery, Granet & Raney, LLP in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Frederick Walter Montgomery's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Frederick Walter Montgomery is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Frederick Walter Montgomery is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Frederick Walter Montgomery is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Frederick Walter Montgomery is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Frederick Walter Montgomery is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Barbara 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 Frederick Walter Montgomery

Where is Frederick Walter Montgomery's law office located?
Frederick Walter Montgomery's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Fell Marking Abkin Montgomery Granet And Raney Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederick Walter Montgomery handle?
Frederick Walter Montgomery focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Frederick Walter Montgomery practiced law?
Frederick Walter Montgomery has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Frederick Walter Montgomery go to law school?
Frederick Walter Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Frederick Walter Montgomery for a consultation?
You can contact Frederick Walter Montgomery directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Frederick Walter Montgomery received?
Frederick Walter Montgomery's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1970
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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