$ 350-425 per hour
Greg A. Garbacz has found success in business litigation, employment liability, professional liability, real estate litigation, and general liability matters that a business may face. He provides unique business solutions and advice to clients with regard to a broad range of contractual issues and business disputes, including misappropriation claims, employment torts, unfair business practices, confidentiality agreements, and trade secrets.
An experienced litigator and trial attorney, Greg offers comprehensive advice in employment and labor law matters. He counsels clients with regard to state and federal laws affecting employers, including legislation regarding hiring practices, benefits, and age and race discrimination. Greg is frequently called upon to defend high-profile housing discrimination cases, landlord/tenant disputes, and matters alleging civil rights violations. As part of his practice, Greg has also handled litigation involving securities, as well as Directors and Officers (D&O) liability.
An AV-rated shareholder with the firm since 1997, Greg is regularly featured in Southern California Super Lawyers®. Greg frequently speaks at a variety of programs, seminars, and events pertaining to employment and labor law, legal malpractice, and professional liability issues. He currently serves on the Executive Committee and is the Chief Operating Officer of the firm. Greg opened Klinedinst’s Los Angeles office in 2002, and served as its managing shareholder from 2002 through 2005. He also has previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Firm. He is a member of the Executive Committee and Klinedinst’s Board of Directors. In addition, he serves as Chair of the Housing Discrimination Defense and Civil Rights group.
Born in Columbus, Indiana, Greg graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law where he was a member of its Law Review. Greg earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. He has been licensed to practice law in California since 1993.
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$ 350-425 per hour
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Acquired: 1993
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777 S Figueroa, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
501 W Broadway, Ste. 600, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Brad | February 25, 2010
I am the President of a California Corporation in the hospitality industry. The corporation is facing two class action wage and hour suits. We retained a firm 1 year ago and to date, very little has been done on the case in terms of a settlement. We were hoping to settle the case before the court...
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2010
Mr. Garbacz took the time to come to our offices to meet with us personally and to inform the CEO and the Board of Directors and clarify the legal issues in our case. He was insightful and responsive to any questions or concerns that the CEO or the Board had. As we moved through the litigation proces...
"I endorse this lawyer. I co-counseled with Greg on an extremely complex matter, and I can say without hesitation, that Greg is one of the finest lawyers I have ever worked with. Brilliant tactically, ethical and wise."
Employment and labor lawyer
2020
Best Lawyers In America For Employment Law Management, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2015
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2015
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2014
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2014
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2014
Top Attorneys in Orange County, Orange Coast Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer in San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2013
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2012
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2010
Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers
2009
Southern California Super Lawyers, Southern California Super Lawyers
2004
Rising Star of Southern California, Southern California Super Lawyers
1993
Burks Scholar, Washington & Lee University
1992
Law Review, Washington & Lee University
1991
American Jurisprudence Award, Contracts, Mock Trial Competition
N/A
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 - Present
Shareholder & Chief Strategy Officer, Klinedinst PC
1998 - Present
Shareholder & COO, Klinedinst PC
1993 - 1998
Associate, Klinedinst PC
2018 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
PIHRAMember
2007 - Present
VistageMember
2000 - Present
San Diego Regional Chamber of CommerceMember
2000 - Present
San Diego Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Member
$1.6 million judgment in favor of clients
Jury Verdict/Judgment - $3M+
Defense Verdict
Defense verdict/successful appeal
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
2007
Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, and Discrimination 2007 Legal Updates
2006
Defending Employment Claims: Tips and Traps” and "Staying Out of Court: Mistakes to Avoid
2005
Discovery in Employment Cases: Strategy & Considerations
2005
Conflicts of Interest in a Changing World
2002
Human Resources Audits
2001
Trial By Fire
2000
Employment Practices Liability Insurance: An Attorney's Perspective
1998
The ABCs of Hospitality Law: Contracts, Torts & Employment Law
N/A
How to Avoid Being Mistaken for Lunch
2006
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