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Montgomery Willard, LLC Pro

4.9
51 reviews

1002 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201-2406, U.S.A.

Insurance Defense, Business Litigation, Business Law and 12 more

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About Montgomery Willard, LLC

Columbia, SC Insurance Defense and Business Litigation Attorneys

Montgomery Willard, LLC is a Columbia, South Carolina, law firm with a practice which performs services for clients throughout South Carolina. The firm currently has two members: Michael H. Montgomery and Theodore D. Willard, Jr. B. Allen Bullard, Jr. is employed by the firm. The firm maintains a general legal practice with emphasis on litigation of all kinds, including ERISA, construction, medical malpractice, business, corporations, business transactions and estate planning, general counsel work, residential and commercial real estate, and insurance defense practice, both first party and third party.

 

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Montgomery Willard, LLC got this award in 2021

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Business Law
Posted by William
December 06, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Mike Montgomery is the best lawyer I have come across in 50 years of business life. He has a wide range knowledge that he explains very well and patiently. He was involved with selling our business to a foreign company and has recently helped me with a traffic accident issue. He is real compliment to his profession.

Business Litigation
Posted by Alex
November 04, 2024
Hired Attorney Michael H. Montgomery

Mike was so helpful and understanding. I spent weeks trying to find someone to help me with my unique situation and thankfully found Mike. He was so eager to help and understood how time sensitive my situation was. If you're in need of help or advice Mike and his team are WONDERFUL!

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
June 07, 2022
Hired Attorney Byron Bullard Jr.

Allen Bullard is a fantastic attorney. He’s smart, thorough and responsive. The form is requiring me to write more but that sums it up nicely.

Real Estate
Posted by Jerry
February 13, 2022
Hired Attorney Byron Bullard Jr.

Allen Bullard exceeded all my expectations in a very challenging real estate issue. I live in California (born and reared in Columbia, SC), and inherited a home in SC that required a partition sale to receive my proceeds. In an arduous, lengthy trial, Allen successfully arranged a Zoom meeting with the trial judge, himself, the resistant co-owner of the property, and me (online in California), He prepped me for trial and advised me what outcome to expect, and proceeded to achieve far more than I thought possible (including having the co-owner pay all court costs. Call Allen Bullard for legal expertise, integrity, professionalism, and stone cold success.

 
Business Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2019
Hired Attorney Byron Bullard Jr.

I am a small business owner, that was having a difficult time receiving payment owed me. I contacted Allen, and he was instrumental in me receiving payment in full. I would definitely recommend and use him again. Chris Harden

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
October 13, 2019
Hired Attorney Byron Bullard Jr.

I went through 5 lawyers before I found Allen Bullard. I had a real estate problem. My first attorney friend recommended another lawyer. The next 4 lawyers failed completely during 7 months of efforts. Then I contacted Allen. He quietly listened, took notes and said he would be back in touch. Three days later he called me and it was done! He sent a bill for a fee that was less than 20% of what I had paid the second failed attorney. Whatever my next legal problem I’m going to Allen Bullard.

 
Torts
Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2019
Hired Attorney Byron Bullard Jr.

Mr. Bullard is an excellent attorney with knowledge and experience in many fields. My case was settled quickly with a favorable outcome, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking legal assistance.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
April 17, 2019
Hired Law Firm

My case was a rare and difficult case. Allen was such an exceptional lawyer spending countless hours researching the statues. He was hands on at all times. If he wasn't available when I called, he always followed up with a call back. The entire staff at Montgomery Willard, LLC is very professional. I would highly recommend Alan Bullard. In addition to his vast knowledge there was a kindness that was shared during this difficult process.

 
Construction Law
Posted by anonymous
March 20, 2018
Hired Attorney Byron Bullard Jr.

I was very pleased with Mr. Bullard’s representation. He was quite clear in his communication and always gave me realistic expectations. When we communicated via text, he was always prompt in answering me. I never felt ignored or left in the dark. Prior to engaging Mr. Bullard, another attorney had told me not to expect much in a settlement. Mr. Bullard not only negotiated a settlement for me, but it was very close to our demand. Thank you, Mr Bullard.

 
Commercial Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
March 20, 2018
Hired Attorney Byron Bullard Jr.

I was very pleased with how Allen represented me when I needed a reliable legal advice with my leased space. I highly recommend him. He is prompt in responding to your questions and concerns.

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Areas of Law

  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Defense
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • ERISA
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Contracts
  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice
  • Government Contracts 1
    • Government Procurement
  • Health Care 1
    • Life and Health Insurance
  • Education Law
  • Wills and Probate
  • Criminal Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 1
    • Federal Practice

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1990

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Alamo Rent-A-Car; Allsteel Products, Inc.; Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Co.; Asset Realty, Inc.; Auto-Owners Insurance; Banner Life Insurance Co.; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina; Cambridge Integrated Services; Car Rental Claims, Inc.; City of York; CitiStreet, LLC; Clyde Nettles Roofing and Painting, Inc.; Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co.; Commercial Life Insurance Co.; Companion Life Insurance Co.; Connecticut Indemnity Co.; Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc.; Corporate Leasing/TPM, Inc.; Crum & Forster Commercial Insurance; Disability Management Services, Inc.; Disability Reinsurance Management Services, Inc.; EIC Research, Inc.; Executive Construction, LLC; GE Commercial Distribution Finance Corp.; GeoSpec Materials, LLC; GrandSouth Bank; Hartford Life Insurance Co.; Hinson Electric, Inc.; ING Institutional Plan Services; Ingle's Markets, Inc.; Integrated Disability Resources; Investors Guarantee Life Insurance; Lafayette Life Insurance Co.; Life Investors Insurance Company of America; Lincoln Financial Life Insurance Company; Mansfield Petroleum Co.; Mashburn Construction Company, Inc.; MassMutual; National Car Rental Financing, L.P.; National Life Insurance Company; North American Risk Services; Plumbing Solutions, LLC; Process Equipment, Inc.; Provident Life and Casualty Insurance Co.; R.F. Mantei & Associates, Inc.; Regional Acceptance Corp.; Richland School District Two; Ritter Associates; Sandhill Center, LLC; Springhill Construction, LLC; S.C. Insurance Reserve Fund; S.C. Deferred Compensation Commission; S.C. Department of Corrections; S.C. Department of Transportation; S.C. Municipal Insurance & Risk Financing Fund; South Carolina Coroner's Association.; Southeast Service Corp.; Stanley Martin Homes; Starmount Life Insurance Co.; Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada; Synaptec, Inc.; The Erosion Company, Inc.; The Ohio State Life Insurance Co.; The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc.; TravelCenters of America; UNUM Group.; Veolla Transportation Management Services, Inc; Western Reserve Group.

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4.9
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1002 Calhoun StreetColumbia, SC 29201-2406U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

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