Stephanie Ann Montgomery

Stephanie Ann Montgomery

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Williamsburg, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Real Estate

5520 Foundation Street, Williamsburg, VA

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Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

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Stephanie A. Montgomery, LLC

5520 Foundation Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23188

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Stephanie Ann Montgomery's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

88 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 36 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Audra | December 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Supportive, Candid, Overall Awesome

I had spoken with Ms. Montgomery over the phone for a consultation and it was her straightforwardness and candid personality that got me wanting to work with her. I had met with 2 other lawyers prior to her and I felt she was more personable and approachable, but direct at the same time. My divorce h...ad gone from uncontested to contested which was very stressful considering I was in the military and limited to any means of communication. I had worked with Keidra (her paralegal) a majority of the time and I felt comforted knowing they understood my situation and was willing to work with me and give me time. Keidra would immediately respond to any concerns I had. Ms. Montgomery and her team will work with you, your budget, and your needs. Her team makes the most logical and reasonable recommendations and will explain anything that you might not understand. I felt I invested my time and money into the right team. I would definitely hire them should I have any future legal issues. Thank you once again Keidra, Brittany, and Ms. Montgomery. You guys are awesome and I'm very happy to have been your client!

Posted by Joe | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Marital Separation

I used Ms. Montgomery for creating a Marital Separation Agreement. The quick summary is that Ms. Montgomery is approachable, professional, deliberate, strategic, views her contract with you as a joint relationship, and most importantly is cost conscious. Hire her!! The greatest asset Ms. Montgome...ry brought to the table was her willingness to provide services in the minimal amount of time and effort as possible, and allowing me to provide input into the direction and action(s) to be taken. Ms. Montgomery is extremely approachable and creates an environment easy to share information without judgment. She is very accessible through her assistant, by email or phone. She is very knowledgeable, and timely. Ms. Montgomery provided insight, as well as, legal guidance as to direction and best manner to address each issue; however, in the end allowed the decision to be mine. There were many times Ms. Montgomery could have ran up billable hours through document reviews, editing, formatting, etc. but instead passed on our recommendations or concerns to the other attorney. She is very conscientious and deliberate with without being compulsive. One aspect that I liked is that she not only strongly advocated for me, but also made it clear when she felt my position was not a reasonable one. If you can work out a lot of the agreement with your spouse, and/or prepared to be fair it will be the other party that makes life complicated and expensive and at that point you will for sure want Ms. Montgomery as your legal representative.

Posted by Russell | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Top Shelf

I was recommended to Stephanie Montgomery from another attorney for a divorce and property settlement. I am very glad I took their advice. From our initial phone call, I was immediately impressed with Mrs. Montgomery’s extremely cool, calm disposition. Although at the time of the phone call, I was st...ill unsure if divorce was the answer to my marriage. During that phone call, she uttered a phrase that stuck with me for some time. After listening to me for some time tell my story, she said, “I know what’s coming…and I will be here when you need me.” That made an immediate impression on me. I thought to myself, she hears stories like this all the time. She heard mine and said that to me? For quite a long time I was trying desperately to save the marriage. In the end, her profound words eventually became true. A few months later, I arrived at her office. As I navigate life, I have discovered that there is a need to build a team around you to support you. I mean, you can’t do it all yourself. So you seek out people. Professionals that help you, give you solid advice, and be there for you when you need them. Stephanie was that for me in a big way. Se proposed the best solution to the property settlement and custody arrangements. Stephanie was always quick to call me back to answer my questions. Stephanie Montgomery is a wonderful medley of intelligence, professionalism, tact, and genuine attention. She sets the bar very high! Meanwhile, her para-legal Keidra Frasier was also on top of my documents and correspondence. Even Brittany, the front office clerk was very professional and attentive. I have recommended Stephanie Montgomery to a few close friends who have talked to me about divorce and I will continue to do so. If you have taken the time to read this review, do yourself a favor and set an appointment. You will be glad you did.

Stephanie Montgomery

Replied last April 17, 2018

Russell. I am so pleased to read this review and thoroughly enjoyed working with you to resolve your legal matters. Both Brittany and Keidra feel like superstars after being recognized in your review. We do aim to make a quite difficult situation as painless as possible for our clients. Should the need arise....it could be a traffic matter :) ....contact me and I will avail myself to you.

Posted by Johnny | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

First Class

Truly skilled and a caring professional. Divorce is indeed an extremely stressful and emotional experience for most, if not all, of us. Stephanie is one to be trusted with such matters and will work tirelessly for you. And she has a way with those of us that panic at a perceived Armageddon of a divor...ce and will set you at ease. Thank you Stephanie, you are the best.

Stephanie Montgomery

Replied last March 23, 2018

Johnny, thank you for the review. It is very much appreciated. Life changes are never easy and especially when they are rooted in matters of the heart. I wish you the best and please contact me should I be able to assist you in the future with any of your legal needs.

Posted by Jay | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Quality isn't Expensive, it's Priceless. Stephanie is Effective -and- Affordable

Well, my -firsthand- experience with Stephanie was very positive. I retained Stephanie to navigate a complicated divorce involving multiple businesses as well as myriad financial & tax issues. Her experience as a bankruptcy attorney served my interests as well, and I was happy to have her support dur...ing a contentious court appearance, since she succeeded in having opposing council's egregious request for extra legal fees dismissed by the judge. It was clear from that experience that Stephanie is well-known and highly-regarded in the legal community. It is true, you get what you pay for, and it's also true that quality is not expensive, it's priceless. I'm -so- glad I hired an expert, because it ended up saving me fees during the divorce, and the settlement ended up saving my assets, which was my goal from the outset. I can -wholeheartedly- recommend Stephanie; I feel she's the one for anyone desiring a respected, seasoned lawyer on their team. BTW, I'm mystified how someone who didn't actually hire or work with Stephanie is able to post a review to begin with, and how it is possible they could have formed any bad opinion. My personal interactions and the end result were entirely satisfactory...period.

Stephanie Montgomery

Replied last March 20, 2017

I appreciate you taking the time to post a review Jay and it was more than a pleasure to work with you during the past year. Although your case presented a variety of complex issues, I am pleased to know we managed to conclude all matters to your satisfaction. I will avail myself to you should the need present itself in the future.

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Helena Mock

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 04

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"I have worked with Stephanie on several guardianship cases where she served as guardian ad litem for the allegedly incapacitated individual. She is extremely professional and well-respected by the judges in our area. I love working with her."

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Shanna Harris

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 10

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"This attorney has a high level of professionalism and knowledge of the law."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2016

Preeminent 4.8 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

Work Experience

2014 - 2018

Professor, Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Executive Committee

2015 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Real Estate Section

Executive Committee

Education

1998

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Annual Convention

Legal Rights

Languages

English

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