Thomas D. Monte, Jr.

Mr. Monte is a partner and founding member of the firm.  He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on November 13, 1944.  He graduated from Villanova University with a B.A in 1966.  He graduated from Seton Hall University Law School with a J.D. in 1972.  He was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1972; admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey in 1972; admitted to the New York Bar in 1980; and admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1980.  In law school, Mr. Monte was on the Seton Hall Law Review from 1970-1972.  From 1972-1973, he worked as the Law Secretary for the Honorable Lawrence A. Whipple, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.  From 1973-1978, Mr. Monte worked for the State of New Jersey as a Deputy Attorney General.  Since 1989, he has been a member of the Judicial Selection Committee and Civil Practice Committee.  He is a member of the Monmouth County Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, New Jersey Defense Association and the Defense Research Institute (DRI). 

Mr. Monte has tried over 110 jury trials to verdict.  He handles all areas of insurance defense, including major and catastrophic claims.

tmonte@monterudolph.com