The world of freelance legal services has grown a lot since we launched Montage Legal Group back in 2009. These days, there are more platforms, more marketplaces, more ways for law firms to connect with freelance attorneys.

And that’s a good thing. The industry is shifting, and flexible legal talent is no longer a novelty—it’s a smart business strategy.

But Montage isn’t just another platform. We’re not a gig economy app. We’re not AI matchmaking. And we’re not trying to be the Uber of legal services.

We’re something different.  Deliberately different.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  1. We’re human first.

Montage was founded by lawyers, for lawyers, with one mission in mind: to build a better way to practice law. We understand the late nights, the pressure, and the toll of burnout—because we’ve lived it. That’s why we created a model that prioritizes flexibility without compromising professionalism or quality.

Unlike tech-heavy platforms that automate relationships, Montage is powered by people. Every email, every phone call, every attorney match is managed by our team—real humans who genuinely care. We take time to get to know our freelance lawyers and the law firms we support, facilitating thoughtful, tailored connections that serve both sides.

At Montage, relationships come first. Because legal work isn’t just about output—it’s about trust, nuance, and expertise. And that takes a human touch.

  1. We’re exclusive, and we know our people.

Sure, we could have 20,000 lawyers on our platform. But that was never the goal.

At Montage, we’ve deliberately chosen a different path—one rooted in selectivity, not scale.

Every freelance attorney in our network has a minimum of five years of full-time legal experience, though most have well over a decade, averaging closer to 15 years in practice.  Our attorneys have been trained at the nation’s top law firms, such as Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, O’Melveny and Myers, and Latham & Watkins.  Many have also worked in the in-house legal departments of Fortune 500 companies, and are graduates of prestigious law schools like Harvard Law and Stanford Law.

And then we take it a step further. We don’t just match résumés to job descriptions. We get to know our freelance attorneys personally. We understand their strengths, their preferences, their bandwidth. When a law firm needs something specific, we can point them in the right direction.

  1. We care about the work.

Our attorneys come from top law schools and top firms. They’ve practiced at a high level, and they bring that same excellence to every freelance project. This isn’t temp work—it’s real legal work done by real pros.  We don’t blame you for being cautious. We want you to be cautious. We’re cautious too! This is your critically important client work. There is nothing more important to your practice. We take that very, very seriously.

  1. We’re in it with you.

Law firms aren’t just clients to us—they’re partners. We listen. We problem-solve. We are available to you.  And yes, we mean actually available—no chatbots, no automated responses to questions.

Seriously. Set up a call with us.  We’ll learn about your firm, discuss your goals, brainstorm strategies, and even share a little unsolicited advice (if you’re up for it).  We’ll walk you through what’s worked for others, what hasn’t, and why. Whether you need someone for a few hours or a few months, we’ll help you find the right fit—and we’ll be here to support you along the way.

Whether you need freelance support for a few hours or a few months, we’re here to help you find the right attorney—and we’ll stay by your side every step of the way.

Because when your firm succeeds, so do we. And we’re all in.

  1. We’ve been doing this a long time.

Freelance legal work might seem like a trendy new idea, but Montage has been leading this space for over 16 years. We’ve seen the industry evolve, and we’ve grown with it. Our experience means we know what works—and what doesn’t.

At the end of the day, Montage isn’t just about filling a gap. It’s about building a better way to practice law—for firms, for lawyers, for everyone involved.

And we’ve just barely scratched the surface.

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