Brian S. Montag, Energy Attorney in Newark, New Jersey
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Energy, Environmental, and Personal Injury
PartneratK&L Gates LLP
Newark, NJ
Practicing energy in Newark since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Brian S. Montag is a partner based in Newark, NJ. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Personal Injury. Brian has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at K&L Gates LLP.
- Based in
- Newark, NJ
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Energy · Environmental · Personal Injury
- Handles Energy, Environmental, and Personal Injury matters from Newark, NJ.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brian S. Montag: Brian S. Montag is a partner based in Newark, NJ. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Personal Injury. Brian has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at K&L Gates LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Brian takes on
Brian concentrates on energy, environmental, personal injury, product liability, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Energy
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Environmental
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Real Estate
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Energy cases in Newark, New Jersey
Brian takes energy matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Newark, New Jersey
Brian takes environmental matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Newark, New Jersey
Brian takes personal injury matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Newark, New Jersey
Brian takes product liability matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Newark, New Jersey
Brian takes real estate matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Brian S. Montag — energy lawyer in Newark
Brian S. Montag is a partner based in Newark, NJ. The practice focuses on Energy, Environmental, and Personal Injury. Brian has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at K&L Gates LLP.
Brian S. Montag is a lawyer practicing personal injury, environmental, land and natural resources, climate change and sustainability and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. Brian practices at K&L Gates LLP in Newark, NJ.
How Brian handles energy matters
Brian S. Montag is a lawyer practicing personal injury, environmental, land and natural resources, climate change and sustainability and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. Brian practices at K&L Gates LLP in Newark, NJ.
The kind of cases Brian takes
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for energy, environmental, and personal injury matters in Newark and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Rutgers University School of Law
J.D. · 1990
Union College
B.A. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania U.S. Co
1991 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1990 · ACTIVE
Brian studied at J.D. in Rutgers University School of Law and B.A. in Union College.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed J.D. in Rutgers University School of Law and B.A. in Union College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Brian S. Montag's office in Newark
Brian's primary office is at 1 Newark Ctr., 10th Fl., Newark, NJ, 07102-5285. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Brian S. Montag — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new energy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a energy attorney in Newark, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many energy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian
Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in energy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every energy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many energy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brian S. Montag
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a energy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brian offer a free consultation?
Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some energy attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.
How long do energy cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple energy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Newark?
Brian is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brian accepting new energy clients right now?
Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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