PENNSYLVANIA: 
MONTGOMERY LAW, LLC
1420 Locust Street, Suite 420, Philadelphia, PA 19102 
T. 215-650-7563

NEW JERSEY: 
Historic Smithville, Suite 1
1 N New York Rd, Absecon, NJ 08205
Serving families throughout New Jersey
* all correspondence to Phila. office
T. 856-282-5550

Joseph Montgomery earned his J.D. Degree from Widener University School of Law.  While at Widener, Joseph completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. Further, Joseph successfully competed in Alternative Dispute Resolution competitions and was a valuable member of his law school’s rugby team. Perhaps most notably, Joseph completed a semester of law school in Chongqinq, China where he acted as an international ambassador for Widener Law at the Southwest University of Politics and Law (SWUPL – 西南政法大学). Widener Law honored Mr. Montgomery with the outstanding service award as well as the pro bono distinction for his work in the community.

Mr. Montgomery soon joined the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted criminals for many successful years, spending most every day battling in court rooms.  Mr. Montgomery believed that in starting his own practice, he could be more effective in helping people deal with specific legal issues, particularly education related.

Mr. Montgomery founded Montgomery Law, LLC. Montgomery Law has allowed Mr. Montgomery to fully realize his passion for helping children and families at all levels of litigation and protection. He regularly teaches and lectures on the topic of special education law to groups of parents, educators, attorneys and other professionals.  Montgomery enjoys aviation and is an avid pilot.

Joe treats every client with respect and integrity. Call today to set up an appointment with Joe in the Philadelphia or New Jersey Office.

Awards and Recognition:

Rated by Super Lawyers – Schools and Education – 2015
Rated by Super Lawyers – Schools and Education – 2014
AVVO – Top Attorney – Education – 2014
AVVO – Client’s Choice Award – Education – 2013

Admissions:

Pennsylvania State Bar
New Jersey State Bar
United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Cicruit

Boards:

Widener University School of Law Alumni Association
Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE)

Memberships:

Legal Services for Exceptional Children Committee

With more than 35 years of experience guiding, directing, and enhancing the quality of special education services for students in both Philadelphia and New Jersey, Dr. Mary Montgomery has dedicated her entire career to serving children with disabilities and acting as a special education advocate. Dr. Montgomery has experience in all aspects of special education, including working as a special education teacher, as well as an administrator responsible for the provision of special education services. She was the impetus behind many innovative programs for students within various school districts.  Dr. Montgomery was awarded with the Montgomery Country ARC, “Educator of the Year Award,” for her efforts to improve the lives of children with disabilities.

Dr. Montgomery has an extensive working knowledge of school operations, school law, IDEA, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Special Education Codes, and all aspects of the evaluation/reevaluation/ IEP process.  Dr. Montgomery is truly an advocate for students and works tirelessly to ensure that their rights are protected.

Dr. Montgomery earned a Doctorate in Special Education from Arcadia University, a Master of Education from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Science from West Chester University. The mother of three boys, and wife of an educator, Dr. Montgomery always taught her family that respect and kindness toward others is paramount in life.

Awards and Recognition:

ARC Educator of the Year

35+ Years of Special Education Experience