Atty. Stephen M. Montgomery

Atty. Stephen M. Montgomery

Stephen Montgomery practices in the areas of commercial transactions, bankruptcy, commercial real estate, estate planning and civil litigation. He represents businesses with regard to entity formation, contract drafting, purchasing and selling assets and ownership interests, and resolving business disputes.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen M. Montgomery at a glance

Stephen M. Montgomery is a bankruptcy attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Montgomery practices in the areas of commercial transactions, bankruptcy, commercial real estate, estate planning and civil litigation
  • He represents businesses with regard to entity formation, contract drafting, purchasing and selling assets and ownership interests, and resolving business disputes
  • His experience includes: representing lenders in complex commercial lending transactions, workouts and foreclosures, representing secured creditors in bankruptcy, drafting estate planning documents for individuals with significant net worth, and assisting non-profit organizations in qualifying for exemption from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Stephen’s personal interests include Vanderbilt University athletics and traveling

Legal Services

  • • Civil Litigation• Banking & Bankruptcy• Commercial & Corporate Experience: • Represented secured lenders in numerous large, complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.• Represented purchasers and sellers in complex commercial real estate transactions throughout Middle Tennessee.• Successfully represented a lender in a four-day trial regarding collection of a post-foreclosure deficiency judgment.• Obtained summary judgment for three defendants on a novel issue of Tennessee law regarding negotiable instruments
  • Education:• Vanderbilt University Law School, 2007, J.D
  • Law and Business Certificate Program• Belmont University, Mini-MBA Program, Fall 2015• Vanderbilt University, 2003, B.A
  • summa cum laude

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen M. Montgomery's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen M. Montgomery

Where is Stephen M. Montgomery's law office located?
Stephen M. Montgomery's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Dickinson Wright PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen M. Montgomery handle?
Stephen M. Montgomery focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Stephen M. Montgomery go to law school?
Stephen M. Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Stephen M. Montgomery for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen M. Montgomery received?
Stephen M. Montgomery's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

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