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also known as Sonia Montalbano, McKean Smith, LLC
Sonia Montalbano specializes in the areas of employment and business law, with an emphasis on litigation. Works with clients in a wide variety of industries, she advises clients on learning the risks that are associated with their particular business, as well as the day-to-day operations of any organization. Examples of the matters Ms. Montalbano handles include but are not limited to: negotiating severance agreements (specializing in physicians and executive employees), contracts, employment issues (including employment contracts, policies, non-competition agreements, wage disputes), choice of business entity, and lease negotiations. She represents both employers and employees in employment-related disputes. She is also retained as an expert witness on cases involving the reasonableness of fees in attorney fee disputes
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29 years | 200 cases
29 years | 200 cases
29 years | 200 cases
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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
1140 SW 11th Ave, Suite 500, Portland, OR, 97205
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Posted by Jeanine | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Wonderful to work with
I can't imagine going through the incredibly difficult and stressful process of my unlawful employment practice case with a former employer without her guidance. She was patient yet firm, and never took advantage of hourly fees, workload, or response time. Although the damage which leads to needing r...
Posted by Ryan | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Guidance Through a Sticky Situation
I worked with Sonia to resolve an unfortunate situation that emerged with the owner of a company I was working for. She was so professional and knowledgeable and advised on various options and directions that we could take. Sonia did a great job representing me to the other lawyer that became involve...
Posted by Jerry and Hal | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
She resolved a difficult situation
She helped us resolve a very difficult situation with a tenant. We were expecting litigation on both sides, but she calmly but forcefully got both sides to understand the other's situation, and worked out an agreement without litigation. We were completely satisfied and feel she did a great job.
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
very satisfied
I had a case against a former employer. Sonia worked tirelessly for my case and the results were very favorable for me. I consider every penny of the cost to retain her worth it. I will be recommending her to anyone I feel needs her services in the future.
Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Very helpful during a very stressful time.
I was experiencing a very stressful staff/management issue at my place of work that involved human resources and an investigation. Ms. Montalbano was able to review the facts with me and provide a course of action for myself to communicate in a positive manner with my employer over what my concerns ...
"Sonia Montalbano's case results speak for themselves. She has proven to be exceedingly effective in trial and her litigation experience informs her advise to business and employment clients. I endorse Sonia's work as a business and employment lawyer."
"Sonia is an astute attorney who provides excellent representation with an eye towards costs. She is adept at problem-solving while keeping the big picture in mind, very professional in her relationships with opposing counsel, and efficient with respect to guiding matters -- whether litigation-related or otherwise -- through to resolution."
"High recommendation. Ms. Montalbano is a dedicated, creative, and passionate advocate and counselor. She is fearless and poised during court appearances and public speaking."
"Sonia is no shrinking violet and does not hesitate to go to bat for her clients. She also is a skilled negotiator."
Business lawyer
2024
Women of Vision, Daily Journal of Commerce
2023
Top 100, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Commendation for Pro Bono Services, Washington State Bar Association
2009
Attorney of the Year, Portland Rugby Football Club
1997
Member, Cornelius Honor Society - Lewis & Clark Law School
2018 - Present
Of Counsel, McKean Smith, LLC
2005 - 2018
Shareholder, Elliott, Ostrander & Preston, P.C.
2002 - 2006
Sole Practitioner, Sonia Montalbano, Attorney at Law
2001 - 2002
Partner, Cobb, Bosse & Montalbano
1997 - 2001
Attorney, Cobb & Woodworth
1992 - 1993
Assistant Agent, Creative Artists Agency - Los Angeles, CA
2006 - Present
Campaign for Equal JusticeAdvisory Board
2003 - Present
Gus J. Solomon American Inn of CourtExecutive Commitee
1999 - Present
Oregon Women Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Oregon Association of Defense CounselMember
2008 - 2010
Gus J. Solomon American Inn of CourtPresident
1999 - 2013
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationGuardian/Member
Dismissed with prejudice
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
Service Animals and ADA Compliance
2025
Bracing for Impact - Executive Orders and Impacts on Private Sector Employers
2024
Book Bans in America
2023
Avoiding the Traps that Trip Up Small Businesses
2023
Barriers to Equal Justice
2018
Employment Law
2018
Attorney Fees
2013
Arbitration
2012
Employment Law
2011
Right to a Jury Trial Under the Oregon Constitution
2009
Jury Trials in Oregon as Illustrated by the Film "12 Angry Men"
2008
Civil Jury Trials
2019
English
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