$ 500-500 per hour
Daniel Mark Gilleon
also known as Dan Gilleon, Gilleon Law Firm
About Daniel
Biography
Gilleon fights for the "little guy" against the likes of Bob Filner and other bullies. Voted outstanding trial attorney, Gilleon has earned a reputation as one of San Diego’s most influential attorneys by winning high-profile legal battles, difficult cases and taking on bullies and industry giants in the interest of his clients. Gilleon has put together an award-winning team of investigators and experts in the field to help obtain the maximum legal compensation possible for all of his clients.
Dedicated to the protection of the rights of his clients, Gilleon specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, employment law, business litigation and civil rights. He is often called on as a legal analyst and commentator by ABC, NBC, CBS and the Fox Network, where many of his cases have received expansive coverage.
Gilleon earned his law degree from California Western School of Law, where he received a scholastic scholarship and was awarded a Juris Doctorate degree with Law Review and Cum Laude honors. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, San Diego.
Gilleon, who received the prestigious Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award in 2009 from the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, is committed to his community. He is a member of the San Diego Bar Association’s Children at Risk Committee. He also teaches continuing education courses to attorneys on a variety of legal subjects. Married with six children, Gilleon is a sponsor for his children’s Little League and soccer teams.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
The Gilleon Law Firm
1320 Columbia St., Ste. 200, San Diego, CA, 92101-3436
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Brain Injury
Posted by Meg | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Life Saver
First, let me start by emphasizing that there are no words to describe nor does my articulation of the truths that follow begin to even remotely resemble the level of integrity this exceptional and outstanding man, Dan Gilleon deserves. Not only as an attorney, but as a human being with heart and a s...
Daniel Mark Gilleon's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Dan and I have worked on a difficult sexual assault civil case and he was not only very knowledgeable but professional with the clients and opposing counsel in a very sensitive case."
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Stacey O'Neill
Personal injury lawyer
Scott Savary
Wrongful death lawyer
Julia Annes Stedile
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Paul Urey
Personal injury lawyer
Timothy Keegan
Employment and labor lawyer
Michael Marrinan
Civil rights lawyer
Bill Bender
Personal injury lawyer
Ike Sherman
Personal injury lawyer
Judd Nemiro
Family lawyer
Giacomo Behar
Immigration lawyer
Ryan Mccabe
Personal injury lawyer
Todd Friedman
Employment and labor lawyer
Philip Israels
Criminal defense lawyer
Gary Basham
Employment and labor lawyer
Anna Yum
Criminal defense lawyer
Andrew Botros
Family lawyer
Samuel Godkin
Divorce and separation lawyer
Jonathan Brenner
Mediation lawyer
Matan Drelich
Personal injury lawyer
James Scott
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyers, San Diego Daily Transcript
2009
Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, Gilleon Law Firm
1998 - 2003
Assistant Attorney, Winet Patrick & Weaver
Associations
2003 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
1998 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Davis v. G2
$480,000 settlement
Klehm v. Doe Driver
$650,000 settlement
Bigay v. Doe Doctor
$975,000 settlement
David Bryant v. SDG&E
$2,164,000 verdict
Kroon v. Tsao
$335,000 verdict
Jane Doe v. Retail Co.
$1,550,000 settlement
Jenkins v. Riggle
$1,300,000 settlement
Education
1998
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of California, San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
How to Handle Cases with High Media Attention
Media and Law
2013
Personal Injury Essentials: What Every PI Attorney Must Know
Personal Injury
2013
Client Intake, Damages & Expert Witnesses – Do You Want to Take This Personal Injury Case?
Personal Injury
2012
Wrongful Death: A Practical Approach
Wrongful Death
2012
Personal Injury: Liability, Damages & Collectibility
Personal Injury
2012
Personal Injury Basics
Personal Injury
2011
Finding and Obtaining Electronic & Social Media Evidence at Trial
Evidence
2011
Discovery and Evidence In the Era of Social Media
Evidence
Publications
2013
Law Review CLE
Personal Injury Essentials: What Every PI Attorney Must Know
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is Mercury Insurance lowballing me with a 400 dlls pain and suffering settlement for each of my two passanger ..
16 Nov 2014
Q&A
Do I have a case? My colon was perforated during a Colonoscopy where the doctor said he removed 2 polyps then sent home.
02 Nov 2014
Q&A
Can I sue or get unemployment if I quit my job due to inappropriate language about race and sexual orientation?
01 Nov 2014