$ 290-290 per hour
Stephen E Montgomery
also known as Stephen Montgomery
About Stephen
Biography
In 2007, Stephen E. Montgomery received his undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Sociology from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. In 2015, Mr. Montgomery graduated from the Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon, earning honors in legal research and writing, honors in contract drafting, and high paper in land use planning, mediation and mediation advocacy, and advanced negotiations. Mr. Montgomery is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the American Bar Association, and OGALLA, and is currently licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Montgomery worked for a nonprofit organization, Neighborhood House, as a homeless families case manager in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from law school, Mr. Montgomery practiced as an associate attorney for the law firm of Vincent J. Bernabei, in the Portland, Oregon area. In 2017, Mr. Montgomery began his private practice in Silverton, Oregon. Mr. Montgomery currently has offices located in Salem, Oregon and routinely meets with clients at their homes or other places of their choosing throughout the Willamette Valley.
Mr. Montgomery has a strong sense of right and wrong, values open and honest communication, and practices active listening and mindfulness when interacting with clients. Additionally, Mr. Montgomery values continuous learning, and actively seeks to further develop his legal skills.
Mr. Montgomery is a third-generation Oregonian, and lives with his wife near Salem, Oregon. An avid firearms enthusiast, Mr. Montgomery enjoys participating in competitive shooting sports. As a lover of the Northwest, Mr. Montgomery enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, and many other outdoor sports. See Mr. Montgomery's Instagram page to see what he’s been up to.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Oregon for 10 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Willamette Valley Law Group
494 State Street, Suite 430, Salem, OR, 97301
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Posted by Wesley | December 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
I felt he always had our best interest in mind.
I was very grateful for meeting and hire Stephen Montgomery. He first handled my mother's trust and then I ended up hiring him to handle my will. There was an unknown and unexpected account of my parents that ended up going into probate. This ended up being a very trying situation for us and Ste...
Posted by Nick | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate
Stephen did a great job as my probate attorney. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Posted by Mary Jo | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Excellent attorney
Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He was very patient with me as I settled my mom’s estate which was a little more involved than it should have been. I would certainly recommend him to anyone. I will miss talking with him both personally and professionally.
Posted by Sonja | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Complex Probate
Stephen worked with me the settle my sisters estate and before that with my mother before she died. He has been patient, helpful, efficient and also brought a great sense of humor to the table. I can honestly say that I will miss working with him now that everything has been settled. I highly rec...
Posted by Louanne | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Highly Recommend Mr. Montgomery
Mr. Montgomery provides a wide range of legal services, but specializes in estate planning, which is what brought me to him. He guided me through the process of establishing a Revocable Living Trust, which, in my case, is perhaps more complex than usual due to the fact that several of my beneficiari...
Stephen E Montgomery's Lawyer Endorsements
"Stephen and I went to law school together. I've always appreciated the levels of confidence and professionalism he exhibits. He's been a genuine and capable person since I've known him. Further, he's proven willing to work hard. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."
"Stephen is one of the most personable lawyers I have met - he's an exceptional listener and highly intelligent, able to handle anything that is thrown at him. Beyond that, he is willing to stand up and ask the tough questions needed - without fear of appearing overeager. This commitment to getting the right answers, the first time, sets Stephen apart from many lawyers and gives me confidence that Stephen will treat his own clients' cases with the utmost professionalism and customer service. I've found Stephen to be a good source of sound legal advice and would I recommend him to any client looking for a down-to-earth and diligent lawyer."
"Stephen is a calm and attentive listener, an impartial advocate, and a real estate guru. All of those traits make him a great estate planning attorney."
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General practice lawyer
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Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney at Law, Stephen E. Montgomery, LLC dba Willamette Valley Law Group
2015 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Vincent J. Bernabei, LLC
2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Vincent J. Bernabei, LLC
Education
2015
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Whitworth College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English