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Robert C. ("Bob") Gardella is a trial attorney and general practice attorney primarily serving Livingston County and southeast Michigan. His areas of practice are family law, divorce, collections, criminal defense, juvenile defense, corporate law, business law, limited liability companies, real estate, motor carrier law, personal injury, probate, wills and trusts, commercial law, and civil litigation. Mr. Gardella is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and before the U.S. District Courts for Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Gardella is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Advocacy, and earned a B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan. He is a former law clerk to Livingston County 44th Circuit Court Judge Daniel Burress of Howell, Michigan, and a former associate attorney for Burchfield, Park & Associates, P.C. He is a former president of the Livingston County Bar Association. In addition, he is a former Chairman of the Representative Assembly for the State Bar of Michigan. He served on the Representative Assembly from 1999 through 2008. Also, he has served on the Board of Commissioners for the State Bar of Michigan from 2005 to 2008 and from 2014 to 2018. He was appointed in 2011 by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to serve as a member of Michigan Military Appeals Tribunal, and was re-appointed to that position in 2015 by Governor Rick Snyder and in 2020 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and the Livingston County Bar Association. Robert C. Gardella, PLLC, is AV-Rated, which is the highest designation for legal ability and ethical standards under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System.
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Acquired: 1993
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134 N. First Street, Suite 201, Brighton, MI, 48116-1264
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Posted by Fred | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Exceptional Attorney!
Several years ago, on strong family recommendation, my wife and I hired Robert Gardella to help set up our personal trusts. We were so impressed with him – and the experience was so seamless – that we hired him again last year to help settle my sister’s estate after her unexpected passing. Bob is ...
Posted by Chris | April 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you Bob
I hired Bob to handel a court matter. Bob's knowledge of the process and what I would be facing were spot on. The thing I liked the most about Bob was his integrity. He did what he said he would and was actually able to speed up the process. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exceptional attorney
Bob handled a family court case for us. He was very compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. Bob was always available when we needed him during this process. He did a great job and his rates were quite reasonable.
Posted by Dennis | November 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Professional and great to work with
Bob handled estate planning for my spouse and I, as well as for my parents. Since my mom passed he’s made himself available to answer questions and was consistently kind, during a trying time. His fees were fair and communication was excellent. I highly recommend Bob.
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Transportation
Motor Carrier Law
I used Mr. Gardella to help me with a ticket I received for a motor carrier violation. He did a great job helping me and our company would highly recommend him. He knows a lot about motor carrier law.
"I endorse Mr. Gardella. I have worked with Bob on many cases, both on the same side and on opposing sides. He brings the highest charactor and professionalism to each and every case he handles. I fully endorse him and encourage those considering hiring Bob to do so."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2006
Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation
2007 - Present
Attorney at Law, Robert C. Gardella, PLLC
1994 - 2007
Attorney at Law, Robert C. Gardella, Attorney at Law
1993 - 1994
Associate Attorney, Burchfield, Park & Associates, P.C.
1990 - 1993
Clerk & Law Clerk, Office of Circuit Judge Daniel A. Burress
1993 - Present
Livingston County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1993 - Present
Livingston County Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
2014 - 2018
State Bar of MichiganMember, Board of Commissioners
2007 - 2008
State Bar of MichiganChairman, Representative Assembly
2006 - 2007
State Bar of MichiganVice-Chair, Representative Assembly
2005 - 2008
State Bar of MichiganMember, Board of Commissioners
2005 - 2006
State Bar of MichiganClerk, Representative Assembly
1999 - 2008
State Bar of MichiganMember, Representative Assemly
1998 - 1999
Livingston County Bar AssociationPresident
1997 - 1998
Livingston County Bar AssociationVice President
1996 - 1997
Livingston County Bar AssociationSecretary-Treasurer
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Components of Jury Trials and Bench Trials
2014
Presentation of commentary
2010
Presentation of testimony in Support of Senate Bill 1307 as Lobbyist and Legal Counsel for Great Lakes Limousine Association
2008
Chairman's Report
2008
Representative Assembly
2007
Transportation Law Update
2007
Representative Assembly
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