Atty. Gary T. Montgomery

Atty. Gary T. Montgomery

A native of Southern California and the Inland Empire, Gary Montgomery attended Princeton University where he was a 4-year member of the varsity football team. Following law school, Gary joined Thompson & Colegate as an associate in March 1995 and became a partner in January 2003.

Riverside Riverside 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary T. Montgomery at a glance

Gary T. Montgomery is a Partner based in Riverside, California, practicing at Thompson & Colegate LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and U.S. District Court, California (1993). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Princeton University (B.A. Economics, 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Riverside County Bar Association Riverside County Barristers Association Association of Southern California Defense Counsel State Bar of California. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • A native of Southern California and the Inland Empire, Gary Montgomery attended Princeton University where he was a 4-year member of the varsity football team
  • Following law school, Gary joined Thompson & Colegate as an associate in March 1995 and became a partner in January 2003
  • Mr. Montgomery handles all aspects of civil litigation in the referenced practice-areas
  • Gary is also a member of the Board(s) of Directors for the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, Downtown Business Council
  • He is also a member of the esteemed Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, and a former member of the UCR Athletic Association Board of Directors

Practice Areas Explained

Gary T. Montgomery's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

Gary T. Montgomery is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Gary T. Montgomery is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gary T. Montgomery is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Gary T. 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.

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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 Riverside 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 Gary T. Montgomery

Where is Gary T. Montgomery's law office located?
Gary T. Montgomery's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Thompson & Colegate LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary T. Montgomery handle?
Gary T. Montgomery focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gary T. Montgomery practiced law?
Gary T. Montgomery has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Gary T. Montgomery go to law school?
Gary T. Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Economics, 1989).
How can I contact Gary T. Montgomery for a consultation?
You can contact Gary T. 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 Gary T. Montgomery received?
Gary T. Montgomery's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1993
B.A. Economics
Princeton University
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, California
Admitted: 1993

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