Jacob M. "Jake" Monty
About Jacob M. Monty
Jacob M. Monty is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Jacob M. Monty is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Employment Law - Management
- Immigration Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Monty & Ramirez LLP
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Houston, TX
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