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Melinda Garcia

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($285-$315/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (1)

Melinda Garcia is the Managing Shareholder at the Pleasanton law firm Garcia Gurney, where she focuses on providing businesses with the legal advice and... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“High Integrity and Pro-Active = Melinda Garcia”

Posted by: Robert, 12 months ago.

Client Review: Melinda provided excellent guidance with an employment/compensation case. Her knowledge of employment law, and strong negotiation skills, brought... more
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5 star rating

“Professional, knowledgeable, integrity = Melinda Garcia”

Posted by: Geanna, 12 months ago.

Client Review: Melinda has done an excellent job assisting us as we established our small business. From incorporation to contract negotiations, Melinda and her... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


John Edward Harding

Exceptionally talented and hard working. Melinda has been a valued collaborator on several high value matters involving complicated business law... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Harding , Pleasanton (CA), About 1 month ago
Sherry Jo Peterson

Melinda Garcia epitomizes the term knowledgable professional. It is with confidence I have personally referred numerous clients over the years for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Sherry Peterson , Dublin (CA), 12 months ago

Résumé

 

License

12 years since Melinda Garcia was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2000 02/09/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Shareholder at Garcia and Gurney, A Law Corporation 2005–present
Partner at Garcia and Haskett LLP 2003–2005
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Santa Clara University School of Law Law
University of California Berkeley

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year (Professional Services Category) Women's Initiative of Oakland 2011
Finalist-Entrepreneur of the Year Hispanic Business Magazine 2008
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 2008-present
Alameda County Bar Association 2004-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 1
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Walking the Ethical Line Advanced LLC Issues-NBI National Business Institute 2011
LLCs, LLPs and Partnerships Organization and Operation Lorman 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Walking the Ethical Line Advanced LLC Issues 2011
Exit Strategies for Small Business Owners Exit Strategies for Small Business Owners 2009
See all 6 speaking engagements