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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathleen | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Manager

Joe McGuinness is an extremely experienced and successful attorney. He is fair and honest. Joe is highly qualified and motivated; he knows the law. When Joe and his team take on a case, they will be your advocate and go to bat for you. Having never been in a situation that necessitated hiring a... lawyer, I did not know where to begin or what to expect. My mind was put at ease once I contacted McGuinness & Associates. Joe and his team listened. They made me feel comfortable and central from the get-go; they had my back. The team was honest, forthcoming and attentive. They took on my case without reservation and guided me through to a fair and successful outcome. Throughout the process, they listened and were very responsive in answering my frequent questions. The team was patient, practical, upfront and kept me in the loop on the law, decisions and expectations. • Investigations were thorough…no stones were left unturned. • Team expertise offered options and solutions. • Research was comprehensive and essential. • Effective correspondence and open-ended communication were key. Throughout the process, the entire team was confident, honest, highly professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend McGuinness & Associates to represent you and your interests.

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...ntion, they will give you the best advice they can, even if it means turning you away. All I can say is that they are honest, very professional and achieve great results. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a lawyer.

Posted by Kevin | July 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

McGuinness and Associates

We used Joe and his team in a couple civil matters involving an insurance company unresolved claim and another involving a limited partnership valuation dispute. In both cases, the claims were satisfied in our interest through negotiated settlements with the other party. Joe and his team were profess...ional, creative, and tough negotiators resulting in favorable outcomes in a very reasonable timeframe. It was always a pleasure dealing with Joe and Jeff who were thorough in their analysis and execution of the cases while keeping us updated on progression of negotiations. I would highly recommend using them for legal work.

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.

Posted by Trevor | April 07, 2021 | Litigation

Best in the business

Having had the pleasure of working with Joe for the occasions of both consulting and litigation, I can confidently say Joe is the most thorough attorney I've ever known. Further, he takes the ethos of zealous advocacy to heart and puts everything he has into his work for his clients. No stone is le...ft unturned and no argument left out. Anyone would be lucky to be represented by Joe and his team.

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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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