Gregory Michael Garrison

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Gregory Michael Garrison

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Class Action, Business

9255 Towne Centre Dr Suite 500, San Diego, CA

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About Gregory

Biography

We are experienced trial attorneys. Our motto is no nonsense just results. We mean it. Call us.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Our practice is centered on representing people, business and homeowners associations. We use our substantial litigation experience to avoid lawsuits. However, if litigation is unavoidable we have the trial experience necessary to win in court.

32 years | 250 cases

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Business 25%

Our practice is centered on representing people, business and homeowners associations. We use our substantial litigation experience to avoid lawsuits. However, if litigation is unavoidable we have the trial experience necessary to win in court.

32 years | 100 cases

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Class Action 25%

A class action is a civil action filed by a plaintiff on behalf of himself and others similarly situated. After a class action is certified by the court the plaintiff represents all class members in the litigation. Mr. Garrison has been certified as class counsel in state and federal courts throughout California.

32 years | 35 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gregory Michael Garrison

9255 Towne Centre Dr Suite 500, San Diego, CA, 92121

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Gregory Michael Garrison's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vic | May 22, 2015

Client Review

Greg Garrison recently was successful in winning a damage claim along with punitive damages for fraud and deceit with an award of 3.6M. In addition on a second related case, Greg was successful in defending me in a 2.8M lawsuit. We won both cases. Greg and his team were extremely professional and ...pleasant to work with regarding our litigation.

Posted by Brian Hall | March 27, 2015

If they bring a knife to the fight, you bring Greg Garrison

Having just had my first experience as a plaintiff in a courtroom trial, I found it incredibly gut-wrenching and stressful to say the least. At no other point in my life did I have so much at risk: my career, my reputation, a large sum of money and the integrity of our HOA were all on the line (the H...OA is the mountain town of Lake Arrowhead which consists of nearly 10,000 properties). This was a huge event for any individual, and I could think of no other professional to have on my side than Greg Garrison. I had interviewed several attorneys prior to Greg. Some said I didn’t have a case and others were off base on their analysis of the matter. Greg’s acumen for the law and his processing of the evidence is amazing. His ability to effectively communicate with others, whether it be a witness off the street or a judge on the bench, makes him second to none. Additionally, his passion for the profession and dedication to his clients will show the very first time you meet him. Finally, Greg’s trial preparation was efficient and methodical, and his grasp of technology allows him to maneuver much faster than other attorneys who are heavily dependent on staff and their schedules. The final and most important consideration you must take into account is the irony of a judicial trial - having the truth on your side does not guarantee victory. We did have the facts on our side, but we were up against a formidable team of three pit bull attorneys that did a superb job of attempting to confuse the judge and obfuscate the facts. At the end of the first day of trial, the judge had been confused after hearing from both sides, as the main piece of evidence of our case was a set of complicated bylaws. However, on the second and final day of trial, Greg’s ability to convey the message in a simple and charismatic fashion to the judge secured our victory. I believe no other attorney(s) could reproduce the victory that Greg accomplished. By saying this, I mean that even if another attorney could have won the case, the cost would have been far greater because of the voluminous amounts of material that had to be synthesized for the trial. Simply put – you can’t afford NOT to have him. I give Greg the highest recommendation possible and suggest that you retain him before your opposition does!

Posted by Ed | August 1, 2013

Satisfactory resolution to a very complex issue

We had a very complex issue involving a homeowner association, property owner and finance institution. The case included construction, property boundaries, CC&R violations, SD County Land Management Department and representing the homeowner association and association personnel. Mr. Garrison and hi...s associate was trustworthy, dependable, hardworking, and very responsive to our inquires. I personally felt very confident, trusted Mr. Garrison's judgement, his recommendations and felt comfortable in his representation. Mr Garrison was able to resolve the issues to our satisfaction without going to trial.

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Michael Rott

Business lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is conscientious, methodical and gets the job done."

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Scott Hoy

Litigation lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is a great trial lawyer who is very focused and well prepared on any case he does. A very resourceful and accomplished trial lawyer."

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Darren Quinn

Litigation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Garrison and I represented separate defendants in a very complex securities law matter. The trial in federal court was almost a month. Prior to and during that trial I had the opportunity to work closely with Mr. Garrison. I have participated in dozens of trials, and his trial preparation and trial skills are outstanding. The jury entered a verdict in favor of Mr. Garrison's client. On another complex matter, Mr. Garrison obtained key arbitration rulings. Thereafter I substituted in and was able to use Mr. Garrisons's rulings as a stepping stone to obtain a very large settlement."

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Sarah Hennessy

Unknown lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Gregory Garrison. Hard working, skilled, and dedicated to his clients. A respected member within the legal community."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Robert Rhodes

Litigation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He is the kind of lawyer you want speaking on your behalf in any situation. Tough, confident, knowledgable, no nonsense and trustworthy. I have known Greg for over 20 years and he continues to impress me."

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Marco Mercaldo

Litigation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with, and against, Greg on multiple cases. He is thorough and an excellent advocate on behalf of his clients. Greg is an ethical lawyer and I'd highly recommend him."

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Brook Barnes

Litigation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"At the first meeting with a client, Greg begins to prepare a case for trial. Greg’s ability to cut through legal posturing and shape a case for the jury is second to none, and his trial success substantiates his work ethic."

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Jason Black

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Greg is an exceptional trial attorney. He is a fearless advocate and a great guy who really does care about his clients. Absolute top tier of civil trial attorneys. You won't find a better personal injury attorney in San Diego."

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Rodney Donohoo

Litigation lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have tried cases with Greg Garrison and have been against him. I much prefer him on my side of the aisle. I consider him to be one of the finest trial lawyers in town, particularly in front of a jury. He has tremendous credibility as a lawyer and has a unique ability to boil down the most complicated fact patterns into simple and understandable concepts. He is always very well prepared and is tenacious. He gets results for a reason."

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Alexander Papaefthimiou

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Garrison is easily one of the most skilled trial lawyers and litigators I have encountered in my practice."

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Alexander Papaefthimiou

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Michael Kirby

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Timothy Blood

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Michael Rott

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Megan Richmond

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Grant Teeple

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Marco Mercaldo

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2016

Superb 10.0 rated attorney, AVVO

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

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

2016

Top 10 lawyer in California in client satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2015

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

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Superb 10.0 rated attorney, Avvo

2015

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2014

Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, CAL-ABOTA

2014

Member, American Board of Trial Advocates

2014

Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, San Diego Chapter

2012

Panelist, Celtic Bar Association of Orange County

2010

Panelist, Orange County Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Principal, Gregory M. Garrison, A Professional Corporation

1995 - 2008

Managing Partner, Garrison & McInnis L.L.P.

1993 - 1995

Principal, Law Office of Gregory M. Garrison

Associations

2015 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2015 - Present

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2014 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates, CAL-ABOTA

Member

2014 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Member

2014 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates, San Diego Chapter

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Havasu Lakeshore Investments, LLC v. Terry L. Fleming, Sr.

Plaintiff's verdict in the amount of $3,634,034.00 which included $425,000.00 in punitive damages.

HOA v. Developer

The case settled for $8,500,000.00 during trial.

Plaintiff v. Alcohol Treatment Center

The case settled for $3,250,000.00.

Plaintiff v. Massage Therapist

The case settled for $2,500,000.00.

Plaintiff v. Informercial Producer

The case settled for $2,000,000.00 after the first phase of a two phase arbitration.

Plaintiff v. Tire Retailer

The case settled for $3,250,000.00 one week before trial.

Grassilli v. Barr, et al.

Plaintiff's verdict in the amount of $4,505,022.00 which included $4,000,000.00 in punitive damages. The trial court awarded an additional $825,000.00 in attorney fees and costs to Plaintiff. The verdict was reduced on appeal.

Plaintiff v. Boat Owner

The case settled for $2,500,000.00.

Salas v. Rodriguez, et al.

Plaintiff’s verdict in the amount of $3,975,000.00 which included $3,000,000.00 in punitive damages.

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Education

1992

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

The American Dream

Current events

2013

Weekly Talk Radio and TV show Legal Analyst on Current Events

2012

Celtic Bar Association of Orange County

Trial Tactics

2010

Orange County Bar Association Seminar in Ireland Trial Tactics

2009

2009

Publications

2006

Court of appeal Published case

2006

Court of Appeal Published case

2004

Languages

English

Activity

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