Atty. John Bishop Montgomery

Atty. John Bishop Montgomery

John Bishop Montgomery is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, venture capital and 6 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John Bishop Montgomery at a glance

John Bishop Montgomery is a Partner based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Montgomery & Hansen, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1984) and Stanford University (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Bishop Montgomery is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, venture capital and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Montgomery & Hansen, LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Bishop Montgomery's Areas of Practice

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

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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Intellectual Property

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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 Menlo Park 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 John Bishop Montgomery

Where is John Bishop Montgomery's law office located?
John Bishop Montgomery's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Montgomery & Hansen, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Bishop Montgomery handle?
John Bishop Montgomery focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Bishop Montgomery practiced law?
John Bishop Montgomery has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Bishop Montgomery go to law school?
John Bishop Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact John Bishop Montgomery for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Bishop Montgomery received?
John Bishop Montgomery's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1984
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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