R. Montgomery Donaldson

R. Montgomery Donaldson is a highly experienced trial lawyer who leads clients through complex business disputes, corporate governance conflicts, and fiduciary duty litigation. He has represented companies, boards, officers, investors, and entrepreneurs in matters ranging from contract disputes and shareholder claims to joint venture breakdowns and commercial tort cases.

Montgomery received his B.A. from Bucknell University before earning his J.D. at Dickinson School of Law, where he served as Senior Editor of the Dickinson Law Review and participated in the Appellate Moot Court Board. His academic foundation has supported his ability to advise clients on intricate corporate issues and high-stakes litigation.

Montgomery has guided clients through governance challenges, special committee processes, and transactional disputes involving mergers, acquisitions, and funding rounds. He has been relied upon for Delaware legal opinions in both routine and extraordinary transactions, while his published writings have contributed to the field of corporate law, including significant analysis on venture-backed company funding structures.

Montgomery’s courtroom experience includes securities class actions, shareholder litigation, and high-value fiduciary duty cases. He acted as lead counsel in prominent matters, including securities actions following the DaimlerChrysler merger and the Basho Technologies case, where his clients secured a $20 million judgment. He has also represented institutional investors, state pension funds, and executives in disputes involving billions in corporate value.

Montgomery has further contributed to legal history by representing scientists in the “Kennewick Man” litigation, challenging the federal government’s handling of ancient remains. He later represented the Ethnic Minority Council of America in the “Spirit Cave Mummy” case, reinforcing his versatility in litigation extending beyond corporate law.

R. Montgomery Donaldson continues to advise business leaders, investors, and enterprises across diverse industries, offering practical guidance in governance, risk management, and dispute resolution. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on protecting client interests, navigating high-stakes controversies, and shaping outcomes in some of the most complex cases heard in Delaware courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Richard S. Rodney American Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Dickinson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bucknell University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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