Firm Overview
Montagna Law: A Law Firm That Treats You Like a Person — Not a Case Number
Montagna Law has served families across Hampton Roads since the 1960s. We keep things simple: know your name, know your case, and be there when you need us.
Who We Are
We’re a team of four attorneys (Jon Montagna, Tony Montagna, Lance Jackson, and Samantha Bull) with offices in Norfolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach. The Montagna name has been part of the Coastal Virginia legal community for over half a century, starting with Charles Montagna in the 1960s. That’s not a marketing line. It’s three generations of families in this region trusting us with the things that matter most.
We handle personal injury, family law, and maritime injury cases. That’s where we focus, and that focus is intentional. We’d rather be excellent at a few things than mediocre at twenty.
How We’re Different (and Why It Matters)
Here’s the complaint we hear most from people coming to us after working with other firms: “I could never get my lawyer on the phone.” It’s a simple thing, but it makes all the difference when you’re dealing with a serious injury, a custody battle, or a disability claim that’s dragging on.
When you hire us, you work directly with your attorney. Not a paralegal. Not a case manager. Your lawyer. You’ll have their number, they’ll know the details of your situation, and when you call with a question, you’ll get an answer, not a runaround.
We’ve recovered over $30 million for our clients. But the number we’re most proud of? Over 150 five-star Google reviews, because results without a good experience aren’t worth much.
What You Can Expect
Your Lawyer, Not a Middleman. You’ll know who’s handling your case from day one. No getting bounced between departments. No wondering who actually read your file.
Focused Practice, Real Depth. Personal injury, maritime injury, and family law, including divorce, custody, and support matters. We know these areas inside and out because it’s all we do.
People Call Us Back. Sounds basic. It shouldn’t be remarkable. But if you’ve ever waited days to hear from a lawyer, you know how much this matters.
No Fee Unless We Win. Personal injury cases are handled on contingency. You don’t pay us a dime upfront, and we only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you.
We Know These Courts. Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk. We’ve practiced in courts across the region for decades. Local knowledge counts.
The Cases We Take On
A car wreck on I-64 that left you unable to work. A truck collision near the port. An offshore injury on a commercial vessel. A divorce that got complicated fast. A custody arrangement that needs reworking. These are the kinds of situations people bring to us, and in each one, we dig into the details, build a strategy, and push hard for a result that actually reflects what you’ve been through.
Norfolk is a port city, and maritime work carries real risk. We handle Jones Act claims, longshore and harbor worker injuries, and cases involving shipyard and waterfront accidents. These are areas of law that require specific knowledge most general-practice firms simply don’t have.
What Drives Us
Most of our clients find us through referrals. Someone they trust told them to call Montagna. That’s the kind of reputation you can’t buy, and it’s something we work to earn with every case. We treat people the way we’d want to be treated if we were the ones sitting across the table, scared and unsure of what comes next.
Compassion First: We listen before we strategize. Your wellbeing drives every decision we make on your behalf.
Thorough Preparation: Every case gets investigated carefully. When we go up against insurance companies, we show up ready.
Proven Results: Millions recovered across personal injury, maritime, and family law cases throughout Hampton Roads.
Let’s Talk About Your Case
If you’re dealing with something serious and want to talk it through with a real attorney, give us a call at 757-622-8100. The consultation is free, there’s no obligation, and you’ll speak with a lawyer, not a sales team. You can also reach us online. We have offices in Norfolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach, and we’re happy to meet however works best for you.