
Sonia A. Montalbano
Attorney, Of Counsel
Employment Law
Licensed in:
Washington, Oregon
Focus Areas
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Best Lawyers® Lawyers of the Year 2026- Arbitration - Oregon
Best Lawyers® 2026, OR, Employment & Labor Law
Super Lawyers – Oregon, 2025, 2024,2023
DJC Women of Vision Oregon 2024
Best Lawyers® in America, 2021 - present
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators - Oregon, 2023
America's Top 50 Lawyers, 2024, 2023
Campaign for Equal Justice - Champion Donor
The American Lawyer – Lawyers of Distinction, 2020 Selection
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for Oregon, 2019
Verdict.com - 73rd Largest PI Verdict In the US, 2019Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court – President 2018 - 2020
Oregon State Bar House of Delegates
Oregon Women Lawyers
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Workplace Taskforce – Policy Committee Co-Chair
Human Access Project - Board Member
Campaign for Equal Justice - Advisory BoardEmployment Law Tips and Traps - CLE-2023
Advocacy and Ethics and ADR in Oregon, Co-Author
Oregon State Bar Authority for LawyersOctober 2025: "Essential Updates for Labor and Employment Practitioners - 2025" Oregon State Bar's Annual Meeting of the Labor and Employment Section.
May 2024: Women in Science - Portland Courage Campaign. Mind the Gap - Paving The Way For Equal Opportunities & Fair Compensation.
For over 25 years Sonia Montalbano has counseled individuals and companies of all sizes in the areas of employment and business law, with an emphasis on litigation in both state and federal courts. Having represented both employers and employees, she understands the thought process of all sides in a matter, allowing her to provide practical and effective solutions, and to avoid unnecessary and unwanted complications. She has also litigated and testified as an expert witness on the issue of attorney fees in fee disputes and served as an arbitrator in numerous cases. Her experience provides an expansive knowledge base, allowing her to practice employment and business law with distinction. Ms. Montalbano offers informed and comprehensive advice on all aspects of business, including, but not limited to wage and hour issues; handbook policies; contract negotiations; investigations into employee misconduct; non-competition agreements; severance packages; compliance with leave laws; and entity formation.
“Having represented both the Employee and Employer, I have a unique understanding of all sides of Business and Employment Law.”
Combining her skill in communication and desire to contribute to the community, Ms. Montalbano frequently performs as an auctioneer and emcee. Her contributions have assisted in raising over 1.5 million dollars for a number of non-profit organizations.
Ms. Montalbano is rated “AV – Preeminent” with Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest peer rating standard and is only awarded to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by other attorneys.

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