Brian Monton
Education
Brian is a native of Oceana County, and a graduate of Pentwater High School. He went on to graduate from Northern Michigan University and from the Michigan State University College of Law with high honors (magna cum laude). During law school, Brian served as a judicial intern in the Prehearing Division of the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a judicial intern for the Honorable Bill Schuette. He was also a member of the Michigan State University College of Law Journal of Business & Securities Law.
Law Practice
After law school, Brian came back to West Michigan to practice law. In 2010, Brian was appointed as the Attorney-Magistrate for the 78th District Court of Oceana County where he served for three years before leaving to form the law firm of Prince & Monton, PLC, in 2013.
Brian represents clients in the areas of business law, real estate and agricultural law, probate/estate planning, appellate law, divorce involving property division, and general civil litigation. Brian also devotes a significant portion of his time to representing municipalities, including many local townships.
Brian is a member of the Government Law, Probate & Estate Planning, and Real Property Law Sections of the State Bar of Michigan. In addition, Brian is a member of the Michigan Townships Association and the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys.
Community and Civic Involvement:
- Hart Rotary Club, Board Member, Past-President (2013-2014)
- Michigan Association for District Court Magistrates, Past-Board Member (2011-2013)
- Shoreline Cycling Club, Board Member, Past-President and Secretary
- Oceana County Bar Association, Past-President
Our Philosophy
We believe we can best assist our clients and those who come to us for advice by providing honest advice and assistance delivered as efficiently as possible, striving in each case to leave our clients feeling that they received valuable assistance at a reasonable cost.