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Gary Justin Gaetano Ciampaglia
also known as Justin (ChamPalya pronounciation)
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Biography
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My mission is to promote the Olympic spirit and virtues to empower businesses, governments, and organizations to achieve their goals and develop innovative solutions for global challenges, and major events such as the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games.
With 20+ years of experience, I serve as a Consultant and Lawyer using expertise in systems thinking, tech, and policy to support clients in navigating tech, energy, sustainability, safety, and regulatory frameworks. My work focuses on providing strategic legal guidance and consulting to businesses and governments, particularly in the context of diversified and efficient energy, funding opportunities, and environmental initiatives.
As an energy consultant with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), I collaborated with businesses, government agencies, and technical experts to advance sustainable energy solutions, such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies.
U.S. Trademark Law, US Copyright Law
Infrastructure Law
Energy Law, Clean Energy Law
Cleantech Policy
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid)
Regulatory Frameworks
Sustainability Consulting
Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
I have been working in business, entertainment, and immigration law since 1999. My practice in immigration law is limited to business and family immigration.
I am an immigrant myself that has successfully navigated the myriad of immigration laws. I moved to the U.S. to study law as a Senator Fulbright Scholar.
My immigration clients are located throughout the United States and the world. My goal as an immigration lawyer is to provide superior client service at reasonable rates to companies and to individuals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Specialities:
Employment-based visas; labor certification; employment-based permanent residence applications; investor-based visas, family-based permanent residence applications; and naturalization. Negotiation, trademark search and registration, business and entertainment law transactions.
Any message we send is NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Do not rely on it during business or personal planning. We will be pleased to provide legal advice after you pay the requisite fees and we accept your signed Retainer Agreement.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
50%
22 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
26 years
Trademark Application
20%
22 years
Entertainment
10%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Law Offices of Gary Justin Gaetano Ciampaglia
1, Culver City, CA, 90230
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Gary Justin Gaetano Ciampaglia's Reviews
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Posted by Dyan | February 26, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent lawyer
Mr Ciampaglia is extremely knowledgeable and comprehensive in his area of expertise. He was thorough and considerate of our needs while providing excellent services. Highly recommend.
Posted by Russ | June 17, 2010
Great Job!
He was timely , informative, and followed through with what I was hoping for! I wouold use him again.
Posted by Naomi | April 12, 2010
He is a very trustworthy lawyer.
He is very willing to care his clients, and he also refferes good lawyers to me when he is not able to handle my case. He responses immidiately to my e-mails, which makes me confortable to trust him as a lawyer.
Posted by Houda | March 3, 2010
Knowledgeable and accommodating
Justin is tremendously knowledgeable in the area of Immigration law. He is very resourceful and makes himself available in a timely manner to his clients. When I have a question he expeditiously gets back to me with an answer and that is so valuable. His personality and demeanor makes it a pleasure...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2010
The Best lawyer that I have ever worked with!
Justin is beyond a doubt the best lawyer that I have ever worked with! In my careeer as a Real Estate Tycoon that owns, manages and builds real estate I have worked with dozens of lawyers and out of all of them Justin was by far the best. I had a previous lawyer working on my dual citizenship to the...
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Experience
Honors
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Senator Fulbright Scholarship on Canadian & U.S. law, Senator Fulbright Foundation
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Dean's Scholarhsip, Southwestern University, School of Law
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Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
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First Place Winner of Copyright Competition, Nathan Burkan Memorial Copyright Competition
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Finalist in trademark and unfair competition, Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
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Finalist Honors Moot Court Competition on Constitutional Law, Santa Clara University School of Law
Associations
2005 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Italian American Lawyers AssociationMember
1900 - 2020
Santa Clara University High-Tech Law JournalArticles Editor
Education
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Santa Clara Univ SOL
law
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York University and The University of Toronto
Undergraduate Honours (Top 9%)
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Tagalog
Activity
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Q&A
Copyright, Tradmark, group, literary, visual art Im confused
13 Mar 2026
Q&A
Is it okay?
25 Feb 2026
Q&A
What recourse do I have when a vendor delivers the wrong item?
11 Feb 2026