Richard Spencer Montei
About Richard Spencer Montei
Richard Spencer Montei is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Richard Spencer Montei is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Foley & Lardner LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Chicago, IL
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