Michael Montag

Professional Experience:

Michael has been with VF since 2006.  Michael provides comprehensive representation to homeowner associations of all types.  Michael assists associations with interpreting, amending, and enforcing their governing documents, drafting resolutions, and all types of litigation.  In addition, Michael regularly represents clients with personal injury claims, and also handles a wide variety of real estate and business litigation.  Michael is a frequent speaker on all areas of homeowner association law.  Prior to law school, Michael worked in Washington, DC in federal transportation policy as a research analyst.

VF Team Role:

• General HOA Law
• Construction Defect Litigation
• Personal Injury
• General Litigation
• Appellate Law

Direct Line: 503.210.3097

Education:

• Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2008; Dean’s Fellowship, 2005-08; Associate Editor of Environmental Law Review
• Carleton College, B.A., cum laude, Economics, 2002

Community Involvement:

• Member of CAI

Bar/Court Admissions:

• Oregon State Bar
• Washington State Bar
• United States District Court, District of Oregon

Personal/Family:

Michael was born and raised in Portland, OR.   When Michael is not practicing law, you’ll find him and his wife wrangling their two sons.