Samuel Clayton Gazzo

Samuel Clayton Gazzo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Litigation Lawyer at Solana Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation

440 Stevens Ave #100, Solana Beach, CA

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Litigation 100%

27 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 28 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1997

Exempt

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Samuel Clayton Gazzo

440 Stevens Ave #100, Solana Beach, CA, 92075

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Samuel Clayton Gazzo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2012

Excellent representation

Sam took on real estate litigation for my spouse and I when our prior attorney retired mid-case. Not only did Sam expedite our case, he turned things much more in our favor after our previous attorney left too many loose ends hanging. Suddenly phone calls were returned promptly, better advise was pro...vided, and better general care of our case was given when Sam came on the scene. Wish we had had him from the beginning!

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Samuel Clayton Gazzo's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Ashe

Litigation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sam is a great Marine and lawyer. He wins by outworking and out-researching everyone else on the case."

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Derek Diaz

Litigation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sam Gazzo, whom I've known for over 15 years now, was always the go-to lawyer in our organization for the toughest cases. Sam is a tireless advocate for his clients, and his record of success is extremely impressive."

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Khoa Nuyen

Litigation lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sam Gazzo for over a decade, starting when we were both Marine attorneys at Camp Pendleton, CA. He is one of the best at what he does--fiercely representing his clients and getting massive results. Sam always brings his "A" game to any matter."

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James Kent

Litigation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sam for over three years. He is a true professional. In the years that I’ve known him, he has exhibited thoughtfulness, sound judgment and knowledge of law. He is the consummate professional."

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Alessandro Assanti

Litigation lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gazzo was professional, knowledgeable and effective. He did a great job for his client."

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Keith Rutman

Litigation lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam was an opponent in a civil rights case I filed in federal court. He was professional, friendly, and accommodating of my schedule. I would welcome seeing him on another case."

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Paul Ryan

Litigation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Other

"I have sent various clients to Sam and they have benefitted from his professionalism and impressive expertise. He has spent years as a civil litigator and is in the top echelon of litigators in San Diego. I have also served with Sam as a co-chair on the Military Law Section of the SDCBA. He works tirelessly to produce programs/initiatives that benefit the military community. Likewise, he manages to be an elite lawyer while balancing a successful reserve military career and family life. I give Sam my highest and most enthusiastic recommendation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

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

2016

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2015

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2014

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

2014

Top Lawyers, San Diego Magazine

2014

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

2013

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

2013

Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media

2012

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

2012

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

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

2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

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

2000

Trial Advocacy, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Managing Partner, Dean Gazzo Roistacher LLP

1998 - Present

Colonel, USMCR

2002 - 2021

Partner, Daley & Heft, LLP

Associations

2018 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

U.S. District Court for Northern District of Texas

Admitted to Practice

Veterans Bar Association

Member

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

San Diego Military Advisory Committee

Member

United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

Admitted to Practice

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

San Diego County Bar Association, Military Law Committee

Former Co-Chair

Education

N/A

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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