Atty. Monte Benton Lake

Atty. Monte Benton Lake

Mr. Monte Benton Lake is a lawyer practicing discrimination, wage and hour, litigation defense and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (771) 220-5976 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Monte Benton Lake at a glance

Monte Benton Lake is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at CJ Lake LLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, immigration, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1973) and District of Columbia (1977). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of the Pacific (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Monte Benton Lake is a lawyer practicing discrimination, wage and hour, litigation defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Monte received a B.A. degree from University of the Pacific in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Monte practices at CJ Lake LLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Monte Benton Lake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monte Benton Lake handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

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Immigration Law

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Monte Benton Lake is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Monte Benton Lake

Where is Monte Benton Lake's law office located?
Monte Benton Lake's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is CJ Lake LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monte Benton Lake handle?
Monte Benton Lake focuses on criminal defense, employment, immigration, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Monte Benton Lake practiced law?
Monte Benton Lake has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Monte Benton Lake go to law school?
Monte Benton Lake earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Monte Benton Lake for a consultation?
You can contact Monte Benton Lake 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 Monte Benton Lake received?
Monte Benton Lake's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
University of the Pacific
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977

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