Joseph Gerard McGuinness

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Joseph Gerard McGuinness

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 41 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Litigation, Business, Contracts & Agreements

3858 W Carson St Ste 301, Torrance Executive Plaza West, Torrance, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 58%

Construction Litigation

42 years | 700 cases

58%
Litigation 40%

General Litigation

42 years | 400 cases

40%
Business 1%

1%
Contracts and Agreements 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 12 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2014

Limited license to appear with local counsel

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 5 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2020

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

McGuinness & Associates

3858 W Carson St Ste 301, Torrance Executive Plaza West, Torrance, CA, 90503-6700

mcguinnessandassociates.com/joseph-g-mcguiness

Joseph Gerard McGuinness's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Business

Posted by Chris | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

Owner

For over 45 years, I have been in Real Estate Development, Property Management, and Business Development. In these pursuits, I have consulted with countless lawyers. In fact, my business partner is a Lawyer. My business partner and I had an issue with one of our business developments and were forced ...to file suit. We chose Joe McGuinness to represent us. Joe went beyond settlement and was successful in litigating, enforcing, and collecting our judgment. Joe is pleasant, considerate, and professional. If you are looking for someone who will explore every avenue and win your case, I recommend Joe without hesitation.

Posted by Don | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

Best law firm

I’m a long time client to the firm. There were various legal matters that were all, this is an inclusive statement for me, that were handles and represented my best interests very so well. I’ve been a entrepreneur, and now major multi-billion dollar corporate senior executive. In every circumstanc...es Joe and his firm has come through for me. I felt I was the only client they had for the years and years of Joe’s excellent representation. They really do have my back and interest at heart. I would recommend the firm as the best law firm in USA.

Posted by Brad | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

TheMost Personal, Committed, and Professional Attorney

Joe McGuiness, and Associates have been serving our corporation since 2003. They have helped us with various business challenges and helped us many times to avoid corporate litigation. The one thing I love most about this firm is they're like our family. Its not so big that you get lots of delays, bu...t they are always there for your needs. Now, if they cannot help you, they will point you in the right direction. So, if you're seeking the best, honest, personal, and very professional law firm, don't go any further.

Posted by Timothy | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

Honest and hard working

Joe has helped me with a few business litigation cases. He is able to communicate very clearly all of the important pertinent legal concepts. He shows great restraint in dealing with difficult personalities. He is extremely ethical. I very highly recommend Joe for any business litigation matter.

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Joseph Gerard McGuinness's Lawyer Endorsements

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L McCready

Construction and development lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I spent twenty years as an inhouse attorney before founding Puritan Faust, P.C. twenty years ago. I managed millions of dollars a year for outside counsel engagements. Joe McGuinness was my favorite attorney to work with in the USA. Twenty years later, when my own client needed a lawyer in California, I was thrilled to have a great attorney, whom I know, available to recommend. My client is as happy with Joe as I have always been. I have also been working with Jeff Flashman at the firm. He has been excellent as well. I would expect nothing less than great people working with Joe."

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L McCready

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal, McGuinness & Associates

1992 - 1996

Partner, Wickwire Gavin, PC

1987 - 1992

Attorney, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

1984 - 1987

Attorney, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Associations

1984 - 2015

State Bar of California

Attorney

Education

1984

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

California State University, Northridge

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Seminar

Construction Industry Prevailing Wage Requirements

2015

Seminar

Creating Evidence, A Business Person’s Guide to Avoiding Unwarranted Liability

2015

Seminar

Construction Project Documentation

1996

Seminar

Avoiding, Mitigating and Resolving Construction Claims

1996

Seminar

Construction law remedies

1996

In House Seminar

Business Documentation

Publications

1996

High-Point publication Avoiding, Mitigating and Resolving Construction Claims

1996

Wiley Law Publications AGC Construction Law Manual

1996

Wiley Law Publications Construction Law Remedies

1996

Wiley Law Publications Bid Selection by the Numbers -- Avoiding New Math

1996

Wiley Law Publications The Art of Winning a Public Works Bid Protest

1996

Wiley Law Publications Avoiding Unfair Liability for the Protection Services Company

1996

Wiley Law Publications Identifying a Standard for Measuring Professional Due Care

1996

Wiley Law Publications A Professional’s Scope of Engagement; Avoiding Missteps

1996

Wiley Law Publications "Don’t Bank on It; a Banking Industry Defense Analysis,

1995

Wiley Law Publications Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law
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