Mr. Montanari is a shareholder and manages the firm's insurance defense, litigation, environmental and insurance coverage practice.

Mr. Montanari has extensive experience as lead counsel in planning, managing and litigating general civil matters in Federal and State Court. He has successfully handled several Court of Appeal decisions, including Santa Barbara Pistachio Ranch v. Chowchilla Water District (2001) 88 Cal.App. 4th 439, Smith v. Fresno Irrigation District (1999) 72 Cal. App. 4th 147 and Miranda v. National Emergency Services, Inc. (1995) 35 Cal. App. 4th 894.

Mr. Montanari has large insurance defense firm experience and has also been a shareholder in a boutique business litigation firm. Mr. Montanari's practice experience is extensive with an emphasis in insurance defense, commercial, business and environmental litigation.

Mr. Montanari's case contributions include representation of public entities in inverse condemnation proceedings, flood control issues, and dangerous condition of public property.

Mr. Montanari also has extensive background in insurance defense matters, including litigating real estate broker/agent malpractice, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, personal injury, and bad faith cases.

Mr. Montanari also has represented various employers in wrongful termination, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, civil rights cases, and administrative discharge litigation.

Mr. Montanari obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration / Accounting at California State University, Fresno and his Juris Doctor degree from San Joaquin College of Law.

Mr. Montanari is licensed with the California State Bar and admitted to the United States District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts.

Mr. Montanari is a member of the American Bar Association, and various local Bar Associations. Mr. Montanari is also a Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Association.