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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 11 years
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About Nathan

Attorney Nathan W. Gabbard is a partner and practicing attorney at Trabolsi | Levy | Gabbard LLP, who routinely assist Los Angeles residents with several family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, same-sex family law matters. Mr. Gabbard attended Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles and received his Juris Doctor in 2009. In 2016, Mr. Gabbard was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a family law specialist.
Mr. Gabbard is also a leader in the legal community, serving as a voting member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the California Lawyers Association, and has active roles in the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and other legal associations. If you would like to discuss your case with an experienced attorney like Mr. Gabbard, call Trabolsi | Levy | Gabbard LLP  to schedule an appointment about your case.

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Practice areas

OtherFamilyChild custodyDomestic violenceDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 20%

    10 years

  2. Domestic violence: 20%

    10 years

  3. Child custody: 20%

    10 years

  4. Family: 20%

    10 years

  1. Appeals: 20%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 720
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TRABOLSI | LEVY | GABBARD, LLP

9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 720
Los Angeles, CA, 90069

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive200902/03/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers162
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Certified Specialist - Family LawState Bar of California2016
    Excellence for the Future AwardCALI2009
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Family Law AttorneyTrabolsi | Levy | Gabbard, LLP2014 - Present
    Family Law Associate AttorneyClaery & Green, LLP2012 - 2014
    Associate AttorneyLaw Office of Kenneth A. Amirian2011 - 2011
    Associate AttorneyKrupnick & Krupnick, APLC2009 - 2010
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ)Leadership Council2016 - Present
    Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2016 - Present
    The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC)Member2015 - Present
    LA Regional Legislative CommitteeMember2015 - Present
    Southwestern Law School Alumni AssociationCommittee Member2015 - Present
    Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association of Los AngelesMember2009 - Present
    LGBT Bar Association of Los AngelesBoard of Governors2015 - 2016
    LGBT Bar Association of Los AngelesSecretary, Executive Committee Member (2016)2015 - 2016
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    LinkedInWe’re both retired, so why do I have to pay spousal support?2017
    Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section)Contracts and Standing and Support, Oh my! (Marriage of Kumar)2017
    LinkedInCHILD SUPPORT: Imputing Rate of Return on Non-income Generating Assets2017
    Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section)UNDERSTANDING ISSUES AFFECTING TRANSGENDERED YOUTH2017
    LinkedInNINE UPDATES FOR 2016 FOR EVERY CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW PRACTITIONER TO KNOW2016
    Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section)Holding Out As My Own2016
    LinkedInOnly A Putative Spouse With Good Faith Belief In Validity Of Marriage Will Be Allowed To Request Division Of Quasi-Community Property2015
    LinkedInDID YOU SPANK YOUR CHILD WITH A SHOE?2015
    LinkedInNot Requested = Not Ordered: Due Process in Family Court.2015
    Frontiers MediaWhen Love is Not Enough2011
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Southwestern University School of LawJ.D.2009
    Columbia CollegeB.A.2005

    Reviews

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    5 Star
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    Ten stars for Nathan

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    Like some of us do, I found myself having a wonderful child with a not so wonderful partner. Soon enough the relationship went from terrible to worse, and I needed to get a custody order in place. Because of the complicated nature of child custody, I was referred to Nathan. As it turns out, Nathan is the kind of attorney you can only hope is on your side of a child custody case. He walked me through every step of the process. Within days of our first phone call, I was reviewing a Request for Order. He walked me through the Declaration of Income and Expense Reports, the Plaintiff's responses. He explained in detail what each and every word meant. During the deposition, Nathan was more prepared then I could ever have imagined. He was direct and pointed, and extracted information that would be very helpful during court. Within months of serving an RFO, I quickly learned that I had been served with a restraining order. Scared out of my mind and spinning in circles, Nathan helped me navigate through it. Not only was he my lawyer, but he came a confidant. He helped me with the visit from the sheriff's department and the painful supervised visitations. The week prior to my first court date, I spoke to Nathan everyday about what the court proceeding would be like. He was very honest with me and told me that there is nothing you can do to prepare for testifying in a child custody case. He was right. There is nothing like it that I have ever experienced, but because of the relationship we had developed over the course a few months, it more was like talking to a friend across the table instead of sitting in a courtroom. On Nathan's cross examination, he was able to discredit the Respondent and get the restraining order removed. If you ever find yourself in my situation, I would highly advise that you hire Nathan. He is a great lawyer, he cares, and he will argue your case until he is blue in the face. I would give him ten stars if I could.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Excellent Attorney

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    Mr. Gabbard is an highly strategic and thoughtful attorney who helped me with a difficult divorce case. He has a passion for the law and is genuinely concerned with justice which comes across while you work with him. I actually had another attorney before him but had to terminate him and found Mr. Gabbard through a referral. He came through and turned my case around and we eventually settled. I would highly recommend hiring him.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Exceptional Attorney

    Posted by

    Nathan & Ilene were amazing. Their work on my case was exceptional. My Daughters mother tried to use legal loop holes and subversion to block me from having access to my child. Thanks to Nathan's hard work and legal prowess. He was able to get my case back to correct venue. He was there to answer any questions and was very reassuring at a very difficult time for my family and I. I will forever be grateful to Nathan & Ilene for all their help.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Shock and Awe

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    My name is Gregg, Nathan Gabbard is Brilliant. I am still speechless for what he has done for me. I have been in and out of court with my ex for 19 years, The back and forth battle between child support and spousal support was incredibly difficult . Retaining Mr. Gabbard was the best investment I have ever made. He and his team are very talented and professional . I was looking towards a future of paying alimony for the rest of my life after a 12 year marriage, which is considered long term. I was paying 2,200 A month, Guess what? Nathan got me off, proving the case in court while being professional and polite, waiting for the right time to present testimony. I am truly indebted to Nathan Gabbard and his awesome team for helping me. Thank you Nathan.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Hardworking and Results Focused Powehouse Attorney

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    Nathan Gabbard worked on a very challenging and difficult parentage/child custody case for me. When I got served with papers by the opposing party, my life forever changed. I KNEW I was going to need a very solid, strong, professional attorney if I had any chance of winning my case due to how the law is in CA. After meeting, consulting and hiring Nathan, I immediately felt confident that I was in great hands. Nathan is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is hardworking, diligent, finishes necessary work in a timely manner, comes up with a clear and precise argument and strategy, is confident and bold in court, and very caring as well. He always took the time to make sure I understood what was going on in my case. He took the time to explain things legally to me and really was supportive during what was the worst time in my life. I can't say enough positive things about Nathan and his talents and abilities. He is a fantastic lawyer, and very results driven and oriented! I was very pleased with every aspect of his work. Thank you Nathan for all you did for me and my daughter during such a rough period in our lives. You are definitely in great hands if Nathan is your attorney!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    A Great Attorney

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    I had recently moved to California from Oregon and wanted to dissolve a domestic partnership that i had entered into while living in Oregon. I did some research and quickly realized that I had to file for an actual divorce in California and could not do this on my own. I was introduced to Nathan who specializes in Dissolution of Domestic Partnerships. Right from the start he was friendly and attentive. Being that I had never filed for divorce before I was very anxious about the whole process. Nathan immediately agreed to meet with me to start the process. When we met he walked me through the entire process ahead and even gave me online resources to access forms and other helpful items. Within a few days my divorce proceedings started. I did't have to worry about much as Nathan took care of hiring a processor, emailed me all required forms pre populated for signing , and even directed me to online resources for asset evaluations. Throughout the entire process Nathan was always reachable and quick to respond when I missed him. We are entering into the last round of filings and I am so relived to almost be single again. To anyone who is looking for a attentive and highly skilled divorce attorney Nathan is your man.

    Happy client

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    I’m so pleased with Atty Nathan’s handling of my divorce and financial settlement case. Atty Nathan gave me great counsel, dug really deep in researching similar cases, discussed the possible outcomes and also kept me in the loop. I felt very comfortable with him. I highly recommend Atty Nathan.

    Marriage/prenuptials attorney recommended

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    Mr. Gabbard reviewed prenuption agreement and brought to my attention important points, what was very helpful in understanding of my prenuption agreement. My case was finished fast and professionally.

    Nathan W Gabbard

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    Nathan w gabbard 2121 Avenue of the Stars Ste 2900 Century City, CA 90067help me with the divorce case he was very pro answer all me q and did it very simple will recommend this lawyer to anyone who need to get divorce very helpful kept me informed with the court activities always answer the phone when needed

    Thorough, efficient, and easy experience

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    Nathan made the process of getting a restraining order against an individual as stress-free as possible. I provided him with the personal information, supporting documentation, and the narrative... and he quickly got the court appearances, court documentation, temporary order, and final order together. The whole process was complete in a matter of weeks and at a fair price. Nathan kept me up to date on the progress of court appearances, delivery of the legal documentation, and other key pieces of information along the way via email, text, and phone calls. I highly recommend Nathan's services
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Amy Feldmann, Family Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Nathan is passionate, driven, and caring. He has a wealth of knowledge in family law matters and is prepared to take on complicated legal issues. I highly recommend him!

    Wesley Dan King, Family Attorney on Jan 7, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nathan is an exceptional advocate for his clients and a true expert in the area of family law. Further, Nathan is extremely personable and brings a calming presence to even the most contentious disputes. I highly recommend Nathan.

    Barbara Youngman, Family Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse Nathan. He was opposing counsel on a recent matter. I found him to be very knowledgeable. Nathan did a very good job of representing his client, and conducted himself in a professional manner in all of our dealings.

    Ginny Harjot Walia, Domestic violence Attorney on Sep 21, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Wesley Dan King, Family Attorney on Jan 7, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nathan is an exceptional advocate for his clients and a true expert in the area of family law. Further, Nathan is extremely personable and brings a calming presence to even the most contentious disputes. I highly recommend Nathan.

    Troy Werner, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 12, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Alexa Wolff, Family Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Nathan is capable, skilled and passionate about the practice of family law.

    Cathleen Norton, Family Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Avi Levy, Family Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Sean Sobottka, Family Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Michael Laufer, Family Attorney on Jan 11, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have had the pleasure of working very closely with Nathan and can say in earnest that he is as fine an attorney as I have come across. He is compassionate, considerate and thorough. He provides the utmost quality work and leaves no stone unturned. Nathan is diligent and truly is an uprising star.

    Amy Feldmann, Family Attorney on Dec 10, 2014
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Nathan is passionate, driven, and caring. He has a wealth of knowledge in family law matters and is prepared to take on complicated legal issues. I highly recommend him!

    Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 3, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Timothy Follett, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
    Relationship: Other

    I had the pleasure of working with Nathan Gabbard for six months at Claery & Green, LLP. He is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and a confident litigator. I would recommend Nathan Gabbard without hesitation for any Family Law matter.

    James Green, Family Attorney on Dec 13, 2012
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    Nathan is a hard-working and dedicated lawyer.

    Nicole Boros

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lance Claery, Family Attorney on Feb 10, 2012
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer.