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Barbara Sue Monty
also known as Monty White LLP
About Barbara
Biography
Barbara Monty has been a successful trial attorney, managing partner of law firms, general counsel to an international company, trial teacher, mediator, and arbitrator. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, and has worked in private law firms, public companies, and as in-house counsel to a national insurance company. While Barbara's specialty is in mediation and arbitration she has successfully tried to verdict major environmental, product defect, wrongful death, business, landslide, fire, explosion, sexual harassment, toxic tort, construction, insurance and personal injury cases. She has an unbeaten trial record and frequently serves as judge pro tem in local courts.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Monty White LLP
1000 4th Street Suite 425, San Rafael, CA, 94901
Monty White LLP Santa Rosa Office
411 Russell Ave., Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
Monty White LLP Palm Desert Office
44489 Town Center Way, Suite D-168, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
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Barbara Sue Monty's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2014
High praise and appreciation
This was an Underinsured Motorist case, in which my own car insurance carrier didn’t believe the extent of my injuries and had denied my claim. Barbara had to first prove the validity of my injuries to the carrier of the driver who rear ended me, then to my own insurance company. She knew the process...
Posted by Annie | October 25, 2014
WHY I WOULD GO TO BARBARA MONTY FOR ANY LEGAL ADVISE
MS MONTY is one of the best and most intelligent lawyer to come around in a long time. In searching for a lawyer a my car accident, I spoke with Ms Monty. Ms Monty was very precise and explained what needs to be done in terms I would understand. Ms Monty was always available if I had more questions a...
Posted by Danyele | September 16, 2014
Slip and slide accident; through Barabara's hard work and guidance she made my life a lot easier and she won my case
A slip and fall accident in a grocery store became my horrible life until I met Barbara. She gave me excellent legal advise and guided me through the whole legal process and won my case Thank you Barbara Danyele P
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2014
A brilliant and ferocious tiger of a lawyer
Barbara Monty was referred glowingly to us by two different lawyers. Because we were having a business crisis, she cleared an hour from her packed schedule, and in that time, she gave us outstanding advice and a great strategy that is already achieving results. We thought things were hopeless, but ...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014
Highly Recommended!
Barbara handled my complex case with persistence and poise. She was meticulous in detail, firm in expectation, consistent in communication, and overall served as an unparalleled guide in navigating my case. Barb is professionally well connected, utilizing top mediators, experts, and investigators c...
Barbara Sue Monty's Lawyer Endorsements
"Barbara is a wonderful, upbeat person and an excellent lawyer and mediator. She really cares about her clients and can be as tenacious as needed. She is smart, creative and loves to keep learning from everything she does. She would be one my first choices of attorneys to represent me or to hire as a mediator."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. Barbara is extremely intelligent and thoughtful, and a recognized expert in the field."
"I endorse Barbara heartily. I mediated a very challenging case in which Barbara represented the plaintiff. I found her to be a powerful and responsible advocate for her client, who not only had command of the law and the facts but knew how to work with and advise her client so that her client would have the best result possible in a very difficult situation. I also know Barbara collegially as a fellow mediator and lawyer---she is an absolute delight to know and work with. I recommend her without reservation."
"Barbara is a superb lawyer and because of her analytic ability, she is often chose to mediate disputes. She has a winning personality and is able to effectively and strongly represent her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"> I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Barbara Monty. She is extremely bright, creative and tenacious. She helped settle a huge tree/view case, where both sides were foaming at the mouth to go to trial, however Barbara expertly got both sides to move off of their entrenched positions and come to an enduring settlement, both parties could live with. I highly recommend her as a mediator and litigator. > > I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Barbara Monty is a highly skilled and talented attorney who has mastered the art of Mediation. She has obtained excellent results for clients in challenging and difficult situations."
"I 100% endorse Barbara Monty as a mediator. Some lawyer/mediators forget that mediation requires a different skill set compared to litigation. They come to the mediation table with guns blazing. Not Barbara. Her extensive knowledge base coupled with her sensitive and humane approach, make her an excellent choice for a mediator."
"Barbara has been both a volunteer settlement panelist and retained mediator for several tough cases I have had. Barbara quickly and well grasps the facts as well as the parties' desires and motivations. I recommend her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer: Barbara is an astute, experienced and effective attorney with the added benefit of mediator insights. Opponents, Clients, and the Courts benefit equally from these talents."
"Barbara Monty is a fantastic mediator. I have worked with her as a co-mediator for the court and subsequently hired her to mediate a case on behalf of my client in litigation. She is brilliant, enthusiastic, positive, and has the perfect energy, all of which make her an effective (and gifted) mediator. I intend to use her again. She comes with my highest recommendation."
"I endorse Barbara Monty.From negotiation, to litigation, to mediation, to problem solving and resolution, Barbara has all the tools and is five stars."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Barbara Monty for her skills as a litigator. She is a staunch advocate for her clients, and represents them with integrity, dedication and perseverance."
"If I needed representation, Barbara Monty would be at the top of my short list."
"Barbara Monty is a very generous and wise counselor, and a mentor and guide for other lawyers. I hope that the people who come to Avvo and ask questions will heed her advice and get their issues back on track."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Highlighted Mediator, Resolution Remedies ADR Company
2014
2014 Top Rated Construction Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Ratings
2012
Mentor of the Year, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
2012
Bench Bar Judge Pro Tem, Marin Bar Association and Bench
2008
Distinguished Faculty, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
1997
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubble
1991
Listed, Who's Who in California Law
1990
Wiley Manual Pro Bono Award, Board of Governors of State Bar of California
1990
Highlighted, Who's Who in California
1985
American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Drafting, The Rutter Group
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Mediator, Resolution Remedies
2011 - Present
Litigation Partner, Monty White LLP
2010 - 2010
Partner, Law Offices of Barbara S. Monty
2008 - 2012
Corporate Counsel, FDC/Aerofilter
2002 - 2008
Manager/Senior Trial Attorney, Santana & Monty
1995 - 2002
Managing Attorney, Monty, Ginalski & Marchi
1990 - 1995
Trial Associate, Allswang, Smith & Walsh
1987 - 1990
Associate Attorney, Eliot & Parker/McGee, Lafayette, Willis & Greene
1985 - 1986
Director of Vocational Education, San Francisco Community College District
1982 - 1985
Principal Investigator, Far West Laboratory for Educational Research & Development
Associations
2014 - Present
Marin County Bar Association, Bench Bar/Administration of Justice CommitteeChair
2013 - Present
Marin County Bar Association, Judicial Fairness CommitteeAppointed Committee Member
2013 - Present
Spectrum, Community CenterCommunity Advisory Counsel Member
2012 - Present
Resolution Remedies ADR CenterADR Panelist, Mediator
2012 - Present
Construction Law Section, Marin County Bar AssociationFounder, Chair
2008 - Present
Marin County Bar Association, ADR SectionPresenter, Member
2007 - Present
ADR Northern CaliforniaMember
2001 - Present
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual FreedomOfficer, Member
1995 - Present
Marin County Women LawyersOfficer, Board of Directors, Member
1990 - Present
California Association of Defense CounselMember
2014 - 2017
Alternate Defenders, Inc.Board of Directors
2013 - 2017
Marin County Bar Association Real Property SectionPresenter, Member
2012 - 2013
Berkeley Law SchoolJudge, Negotiation Competition
2012 - 2013
Marin County Bar AssociationFounder of Pledge for Equality
2010 - 2016
Marin County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors, Member
2009 - 2010
Mock Trial Association, Department of EducationMock Trial Coach
1998 - 2002
National Institute of Trial AdvocacyFaculty
1993 - 1994
State Bar of CaliforniaDelegate for San Francisco
1990 - 1994
Bar Association of San Francisco, Environmental Law SesctionOfficer, Member
1987 - 2000
Bar Association of San FranciscoBoard of Directors, Member
1987 - 1990
San Francisco AIDS Legal Referral PenelPanel Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Richie vs. Raybestos
Jury found my client not liable.
Kwong vs. Sheldon
Jury found my client not liable as against any of the 4 plaintiffs.
Education
1986
Golden Gate University School of Law
J.D.
1983
San Francisco State University
Master's degree
1971
Regis College
Bachelor's degree
Speaking Engagements
2017
MCBA Meeting
Forgiveness in the Law
2017
MCBA CLE Training
Forgiveness for Lawyers and Mediators
2016
MCBA Annual CLE Fair
Diversity in the Law
2016
Legal Aid of Marin Annual Meeting
Representing Poor Elders
2014
Summary of Real Property Law of 2012
Update on Construction Law
2014
Marin County Bar Association, Employment Law Section
Diversity Law and Sensitivity at Work
2014
Marin County Bar Association, ADR Section
The Art of Persuasion
2013
Marin County Bar Association, ADR Section
Moving from Impasse to Resolution in Mediation
2012
Career Day
Managing a Small Law Firm
2008
Quarterly meeting of Marin Women Lawyers
Working with the "Boys" in Construction Cases
2005
Basic Attorney Training
Handling Construction Defect Litigation
2002
National Attorney Training
Handling Hearsay Objections
1998
Bar Association of San Francisco, Monthly meeting
Handling the Toxic Tort Case
1996
Insurance Class
Basic Insurance Coverage for Construction Cases
1993
National Underwriters Conference
Insurance Coverage for Construction Defect Litigation
1991
Women Litigators Conference
Balancing Litigation and Parenthood
1990
Monthly Meeting of Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
Representing Clients with AIDS
1989
Quarterly Meeting, Bar Association of San Francisco
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
1989
Quarterly Dinner, Bay Club
Preventing Sexual Harassment
1988
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, Annual Meeting
A Woman Owned Firm-Different?
Publications
2017
Marin County Bar Associaton Marin Lawyer
ADI Defending the Poor
2017
Presentation for the MCBA & CLE programs
Forgiveness for Lawyers and Mediators
2014
Summary of Real Property Law 2013, Real Property Section
Annual Summary of Construction Law
2013
Marin Lawyer
Addressing Domestic Violence in Marin County
2013
Marin Lawyer
Proposition 8 and DOMA
2013
Marin Lawyer
How to Prepare for Mediation
2012
Marin Lawyer
Litigator Moves to Mindfulness
2012
Marin Lawyer
Spectrum, Champion of LGBT Rights in Marin County
2011
Marin Lawyer
New Construction Law Section
2009
Marin Lawyer
Managing Construction Defect Litigation
2001
Lawyer Training Manual for One Beacon Insurance
Managing Expert Witnesses in Construction Cases
1992
Inhouse Training Manual for American States Insurance
Handling Construction Defect Litigation for In House Attorneys
1990
Bar Association of San Francisco Bulletin
Balancing Motherhood with Litigation
1986
Golden Gate University Law Review
Psychiatric Abuse of Clients
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Do court papers need to be stapled together or can you use a paper clip? Or does it matter?
11 Aug 2014
Q&A
What recourse do I have against a moving agent and their moving company?
29 Jul 2014
Q&A
If I get fired due to not hitting my sales quota can I get unemployment in California?
29 Jul 2014