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Joseph Gerard McGuinness
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Biography
McGuinness & Associates is a California law firm that has been serving its clientele since 1998, by providing aggressive and knowledgeable representation to consistently achieve favorable dispute resolutions. The firm also identifies prevention opportunities to both avoid disputes and develop strategies to contain, control and subdue emerging disputes. Our attorneys apply decades of experience in all aspects of construction, business, commercial, banking and general contract law by means of strategic advice and zealous representation in litigation, arbitration and mediation.
Value is the hallmark of McGuinness & Associates' representation. Achieving value emanates from the pursuit of innovative, efficient and effective means to achieve the objectives of each client. The firm strives to maximize client benefits while both avoiding and minimizing costs.
An international, Fortune 200 company retained M&A as its California building systems division counsel. The role expanded to the firm representing the company for all its California litigation and being engaged as its national claims counsel. Eventually, M&A was appointed as claims counsel for the company’s entire North American business operations.
McGuinness & Associates is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV rated firm, which is the highest available rating.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
58%
42 years | 700 cases
Litigation
40%
42 years | 400 cases
Business
1%
Contracts and Agreements
1%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2021
Licenses
Licensed in Hawaii for 12 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 5 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Location
McGuinness & Associates
3858 W Carson St Ste 301, Torrance Executive Plaza West, Torrance, CA, 90503-6700
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | State, Local And Municipal Law
Posted by David K | July 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | State, Local And Municipal Law
Best Law Firm I have ever encountered
I have to say, I always dread dealing with lawyers, but Mr. McGuinnes was very kind, understanding and very very professional. I used their firm for several consults and hired them for a legal matter with my home city. Mr. McGuinness and his associate always listen to your concerns with extreme atte...
Joseph Gerard McGuinness's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
L McCready
General practice lawyer
Experience
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 CaliforniaAttorney
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