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Four decades after founding top law firm, veteran family law attorney Rick Montgomery strikes out on his own

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For more than 40 years, attorney Frederick “Rick” Montgomery has been a fixture in Santa Barbara legal circles. As co-founder in January of 1977 of one of the city’s most esteemed law firms, Fell, Marking, Abkin, Montgomery, Granet & Raney, LLP, he has helped generations of Santa Barbara families and businesses work through their legal challenges.

This month, the preeminent local attorney launched a new chapter in his career. On March 1, he opened a new practice in downtown Santa Barbara across the street from his old firm.

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Family Law Attorney Natalia Duque Joins Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks

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The Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks is delighted to welcome Natalia Duque to its team of exceptional family law attorneys.

A graduate of Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, Duque is an experienced and dedicated family lawyer with a passion for helping clients navigate the legal hurdles associated with divorce and custody matters. Prior to joining the Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks, she practiced family law in Texas. She’s worked on a wide variety of complex family law cases and is adept at assisting clients from a range of backgrounds.

Duque is bilingual in Spanish and English, and grew up in Colombia. She is uniquely equipped to help expatriate clients facing divorce as she understands the intricacies of these cases.

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Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Welcomes New Attorney

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VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, recently welcomed attorney Jamie Holzer White to the firm. Holzer White’s practice areas include estate planning, trust administration and probate, and she has extensive knowledge of charitable…

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Four Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers List

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Four partners with Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP have been recognized as Super Lawyers, a rating service that acknowledges attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The 2018 distinguished Super Lawyers list…

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April 13 — Half Full or Half Empty: Managing Water Conflicts and Encouraging Collaboration

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VENTURA — Thanks to recent rains, many are tempted to think the drought is over. Learn the opinions of three local water experts as they share their insight at Half Full or Half Empty: Managing Water Conflicts and Encouraging Collaboration, 5:30–7:30…

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Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Announces Two New Partners

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VENTURA — Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP (FCOP), Ventura County’s largest law firm, is pleased to announce John Hribar and Lane Lopez as new partners. Hribar’s practice is focused on appeals and civil litigation; Lopez specializes in tax law, business…

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Finance: 2015 industry outlook

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By Metro Editorial Services (MS) As much of the world slowly recovers from the far-reaching economic downturn that began in 2008, the International Monetary Fund has predicted a 3.2 percent growth for the global economy in 2015. Some countries, including…

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