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Robert Jordan Gilliland Jr
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
50%
36 years
Real Estate
20%
36 years
Residential Real Estate
10%
36 years
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Licensed in Colorado for 26 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Guralnick, Gilliland & Garcia - Attorneys at Law
36-917 Cook Street, Suite # 102, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Litigation
Posted by Michael | July 10, 2014 | Litigation
Rob Gilliland, an excellent choice for an attorney
I have had an opportunity to work with Rob on two different HOA boards where I was a member. Both cases were very complicated and time consuming. In my opinion Rob was the right attorney at the right time to handle both of these cases. After a very long legal battle Rob was successful on winning thes...
Posted by Jim | January 29, 2012 | Litigation
Gilliland Has The Winning Edge
Mr. Gilliland is an incredibly good attorney who cares about his clients. He obtained an outstanding monetary result for my wife and I, and he kept us informed throughout our case. We observed him in depositions and in court, and he commands a strong presence. We were very glad he was our attorney an...
Posted by Ron | October 11, 2010 | Litigation
An Attorney's Attorney
I was impressed with the manner in which Mr. Gilliland handled the case he litigated on my behalf. As a former practicing attorney myself, It was apparent to me throughout the proceedings that Mr. Gilliland was not only knowledgeable on the subject matter and skilled in his presentation, but also car...
Robert Jordan Gilliland Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rob is a highly qualified and experienced lawyer that is comfortable in the courtroom."
"Rob has been very successful in construction defect litigation. He is a hard-working and well-connected member of this legal community. He also makes significant contributions on a volunteer and pro bono basis."
"I worked for Rob for my first two years out of law school. He is highly intelligent and diligent in representing his clients."
Robert Stempler
Construction and development lawyer | Mar 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Rob for many years, and always known him as an honest and hard-working professional. Rob is well respected by his peers and fights for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Selected as a Super Lawyers
2014
Selected as Super Lawyer for 2014, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
TOP LAWYER, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2014
TOP LAWYER, Inland Empire Magazine
2013
TOP LAWYER, Inland Empire Magazine
2013
2013 Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Selected as a Super Lawyer for 2013, Super Lawyers
2012
2012 Community Service Award, City of Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
2012
Selected as a Super Lawyer for 2012, Super Lawyers
2012
TOP LAWYER, Inland Empire Magazine
2012
2012 Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
America's Most Honored Professionals TOP 5%, America's Most Honored Professionals
2011
TOP LAWYER, Inland Empire Magazine
2011
2011 Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2010
Chairman of the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program, Desert Bar Association
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Selected as a Super Lawyer for 2011, Super Lawyers
1997
Unknown, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1996
National Registry of Who's Who, National Registry of Who's Who
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Partner, Guralnick & Gilliland, LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
March Air Field MuseumBoard Member
2010 - Present
Desert Bar AssociationTrustee
2010 - Present
Palm Desert Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
Desert Bar AssociationChairman of the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program
2001 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2000 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1995 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Desert Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2010 - 2011
Rancho Mirage Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - 2011
La Quinta Chamber of CommerceMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Orr Builder v Sunniva Production Campus, LLC and Bob's LLC
Riverside County Superior Court verdict in the amount of $4,153,373.51
Confidential Settlement
Settlement Recovery in the amount of $13,000,000 for my client
Paseo Vista Homeowners Association v. Paseo Village Development, LLC, Stantec Consulting Corporation et al.
Jury verdict in favor of client Paseo Vista HOA in the amount of $2,773,805.00
Confidential v. Confidential
Recovered a settlement in favor of clients in the amount of $7,385,519.88
Hug v. Roberge
Successfully obtained a defense verdict for the client.
Orr Builders v. Cathedral Hotel Group, LP and Moe Nasr
Successfully obtained a Plaintiff verdict in favor of client Orr Builders
Smith v. Stark Contruction Company, Inc. et al.
Recovery in favor of Client - Plaintiff obtained a settlement in the amount of $2,000,000.00
Palm Desert Villa Portofino HOA v. Severin & Co.
Recovery in favor of Client - $700,000.00 settlement along with $4,000,000.00 judgment.
Meeks v. Stephen G. Little; Hire Standards Pool Construction, Inc. et al.
Recovery in favor of Client - case settled for $245,000.00
Hidden Canyon At La Quinta Homeowners Association v. Trans West Housing, Inc. et al.
Recovery in favor of Client - Plaintiff Association obtained a $700,000.00 settlement from the Defendants.
Confidential Plaintiffs v. Confidential Developer, et al.
Recovery in favor of Clients - $252,850.00 plus extensive repairs to the subject home by the defendants.
Confidential Plaintiffs v. Confidential Developer, et al.
Recovery in favor of Clients - $800,000.00
Confidential Plaintiffs v. Confidential Developer, et al.
Recovery in favor of Clients - $17,142,500.00
Smith-Cox v. Ostrom
Defense Verdict - 7 day bench trial in favor of Client
Chandi v. CPI Development, et al.
Recovery in favor of Client - $890,400.00
Carlos v. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Toll Cal II, LLP, et al.
Recovery in favor of Client - $400,000.00
Schwartz v. Stradella Investments, Inc., et al
Recovery in favor of Client - $1,200,000.00
Tahquitz Creek HOA v. Thermoshield, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $265,000.00
Detwiller, et al. v. Crestwood Corporation, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiffs - $1,002,000.00
Maize v. Skalla, et al.
Recovery for Plaintiff - $242,000.00
Canyon Granada Homeowners Association v. Thermoshield, et a.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $1,000,000.00
Confidential Homeowner Association v. Confidential Developer, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $5,725,000.00 plus three (3) parcels of land
Confidential Tenants v. Confidential Landlord
Recovery for Plaintiff - $175,000.00
The Courtyards at Desert Falls HOA v. Mark A. Temple Construction, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiffs - $2,183,805.52
Shore, et al. v. Stemmer Construction, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiffs - $367,500.00
Arroyo, et al. v. Canaday & Co., et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiffs - $500,500.00
Belmont Shores Oceanaire Townshouse Association v. Oceanaire, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $684,000.00
Fairways Homeowners Association v. LaPolla Industries, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $872,500.00
Confidential Homeowner Association v. Roofing Company, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiffs - $1,800,000.00
Abeyta, et al. v. Kaufmann & Broad, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiffs - $415,000.00
Enclave Mountian Estates HOA v. Citizens Bank, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $1,325,950.00
Lincoln View HOA v. Sharp Construction, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $1,276,000.00
Mission Hills Campo HOA v. Deane Homes, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $7,138,500.00
Laguna De La Paz HOA v. Snellenberger, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $1,232,750.00
Laguna De La Paz HOA v. Grossman, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $1,551,425.00
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City v. Shook Building Systems
Recovery in favor of Variety Boy & Girls Club - $280,500.00
Mesquite Country Club Condo HOA v. Mark A. Temple, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $3,296,500.00
Vista Paseo HOA v. Ce-Mar Investments, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $85,000.00 plus extensive repairs at the Project.
Laguna De La Paz HOA v. Johnson, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $2,231,850.00
Monterey Country Club HOA v. Sunrise Co, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $2,500,000.00
Cathedral Canyon Country Club Condo Assoc. v. Falcon Lake, et al.
Recovery in favor of Plaintiff - $1,168,000.00
Education
1989
Lewis & Clark College Northwestern School of Law
JD - Law
1984
Claremont McKenna College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Desert Trial Academy -Civil Litigation
Construction Defect Litigation
2013
Civil Law Consultant for local media on high profile cases
Legal Consultant for Local TV Stations
2012
Animal Planets - Infested II TV Series
TV SHOW
2011
Hot Air Balloon Litigation and other High Profile Litigation
High Profile Cases in the Media
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers