$ 300-350 per hour
Eric A. Montgomery
About Eric
Biography
EricA. Montgomery opened the doors of The Montgomery Law Firm, PLLC in January of2009 with the primary purpose of providing legal solutions and support to thesmall business community. After spendingalmost 20 years as a corporate attorney for various large companies in Northand South Carolina, he seeks to provide the same type of sound legal advice andcounsel to individuals and companies in the greater Charlotte community. Otherareas of focus will be employment law and estate planning.
He previouslyserved as an Assistant General Counsel for Bank of America, SCANA Services,Inc. and Flagstar Corporation (Denny’s). His legal career began with the law firm of Plunkett & Cooney, P.C.in Detroit, Michigan.
A native ofCharlotte, NC, Montgomery graduated from West Charlotte Senior High. He attended North Carolina Central Universityin Durham, North Carolina, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of ArtsDegree in Political Science. He obtainedhis Juris Doctor Degree from Marquette University Law School.
Montgomery isa member of the State Bar of Michigan, the North Carolina State Bar, the StateBar of Wisconsin, and serves as a Vice-Chair for the John S. Leary Bar Association.
His communityservice involvement includes serving as a member of the Board of Directors forthe African American Community Foundation and the Housing Trust Authority Boardfor the City of Charlotte. He is amember of Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Montgomery is a Limited Partner of the GodwinFund Partners, L.P., an equity hedge fund.
In 2006, Montgomery was named as Co-Recipient of theHoward B. Eisenberg Award from the Marquette University Law School AlumniAssociation for recognition of outstanding community service. During that same year, he was elected to theNCCU Athletic Hall of Fame as a Contributor.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 17 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Carolina for 30 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 34 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
The Montgomery Law Firm, PLLC
6135 Park South Drive, Suite 510, Charlotte, NC, 28210
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Eric A. Montgomery's Reviews
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Posted by Karitsa | June 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I Will Hire Mr. Montgomery Again
Mr. Montgomery showed care and concern for my situation from our initial contact. He made time to speak with me on the phone as well as schedule time for me to meet him in the office as soon as possible. He was professional and responsive to all my questions from beginning to end in a timely manner. ...
Posted by Jeff | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney!!
Mr. Montgomery is trustworthy and very knowledgeable. He goes above and beyond what is expected and he is very professional in his approach to helping his clients. He made us feel like we were family and he was truly looking out for our best interest. I highly recommend him as an attorney. I had the ...
Posted by Joi | March 25, 2015
Excellent experience!
I would definitely recommend Mr. Montgomery, he was a very knowledgeable lawyer and very attentive to my situation. He made the experience go very smooth and so I knew exactly what to expect... Overall great experience!!
Posted by Paul | March 18, 2015
Best Case Scenario
Mr. Montgomery provided excellent representation. Throughout the preparation, he kept me informed, offered great advise, and exhibited a special sensitivity which put me at ease. Hats off to him!
Posted by Pearl | March 3, 2015
Highly Recommended Attorney!!!
Mr. Montgomery represented our firm very well and his attention to detail for our case was superb! His delievery of the case with the facts exceeded our expectations when compared to other attorneys. Our firm is very happy with the services we received and we look forward to a continued business re...
Eric A. Montgomery's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I am impressed with Mr. Montgomery's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Eric has a great reputation in the Charlotte legal community. He is someone that clients instantly connect with, and would feel comfortable hiring."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and compassion that adds value to a clients case."
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"I have known Mr. Montgomery for several years. He is an excellent attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He works hard, thinks creatively and is a leader in our legal community. I highly, and often do, recommend his services."
"Eric has experience with Labor and employment law issues and I have recomended him to businesses and individuals with employment law issues."
"Eric Montgomery enjoys one of the best reputations in the community for being a strong and effective advocate for his clients. He is experienced and skilled. He is also a recognized leader in the Charlotte, North Carolina legal community. I highly recommend his services."
"Atty. Eric Montgomery is not only a skilled lawyer, but also an individual dedicated to legal needs of his community -- whether his clients are employees or business owners. Atty. Montgomery, an entrepreneur, passionately represents those who are pursuing their visions, while encouraging others to chart their own course for success."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent business law and transactional attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a superb attorney and has successfully helped a number of my clients with their employment matters. I would highly recommend him to my family or friends."
"I previously worked with Eric at a Fortune 500 company, where he was on point for advice to top executives in many areas of employment law -- discrimination, harassment, retaliation, compensation and more. I know Eric to be strongly skilled in this area and I do not hesitate to make both employee and employer referrals to him."
"Eric is very professional in his dealings and would recommend him to prospective clients."
"Eric is a wonderful attorney. He has a wealth of knowledge in labor and employment law as well as business and contracts. When I need the brightest lawyer in these areas, I always refer people to him. I have seen his work over more than 20 years of exemplary practice. This is the lawyer that you "must have" if you need a labor/ employment/ business lawyer in North Carolina. I highly endorse this lawyer !"
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Experience
Honors
2006
Howard Eisenberg Service Award, Marquette University Law Alumni
2006
Hall of Fame Member, NCCU Athletic Hall of Fame
1989
Marquette University Law School, Sports Law Review
Work Experience
2001 - 2008
Assistant General Counsel, Bank of America
1996 - 2001
Assistant General Counsel, SCANA Services, Inc.
1992 - 1996
Corporate Counsel, Flagstar/Denny's
1990 - 1992
Associate, Plunkett & Cooney
Associations
2009 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
2009 - Present
North Carolina State Bar, IOLTA
2008 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
2009 - 2010
Mecklenburg Bar FoundationMember
2003 - 2005
John S. Leary Bar AssociationCo-Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Employee vs. Employer
Employee paid $100k plus settlement
Education
1990
Marquette University Law School
Juris Doctor
1987
North Carolina Central University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Financial Aspects of Starting Your Own Practice
Law Practice Management
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My ex-employer overpaid me, and now they are asking for the money back, am I legally obligated to repay it?
22 Aug 2015
Q&A
Is it illegal to impersonate someone on the internet to catch someone cheating?
22 Jan 2015
Q&A
Can I sue my past employer for giving out my social security number to another coworker?
30 Dec 2013