Monty practices in the areas of healthcare malpractice, commercial litigation, products and premises liability, and professional liability. He has tried over 75 cases to verdict in both state and federal courts, is a certified Circuit Court Mediator, and has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. Monty is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel.
ADMISSIONS
- South Carolina Bar
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
EDUCATION
- Presbyterian College, B.S., 1979
- University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1982
- Order of Wig and Robe
- Order of the Coif
- South Carolina Law Review
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Richland County Bar Association
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys’ Association
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- Supreme Court of South Carolina Certified Mediator
AWARDS
- Columbia Business Monthly "Legal Elite" (2016)
- Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, 2005-2020), Personal Injury Litigation, Defendants
- South Carolina “Super Lawyer” Personal Injury Defense: Products (2008-2014)
- South Carolina “Super Lawyer” Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense (2015-2018)
- South Carolina “Super Lawyer” Health Care (2010)
- South Carolina “Super Lawyer” Business Litigation (2010)