Robert Jordan Gilliland Jr

Robert Jordan Gilliland Jr

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Real Estate, Business, Residential

36-917 Cook Street, Suite # 102, Palm Desert, CA

About Robert

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 50%

All aspects of construction law and construction defect litigation (contracts and litigation). Recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients. I have successfully handled several hundred cases involving mediations, arbitrations and trials.

36 years

50%
Business 20%

Drafting of contracts as well as litigation.

20%
Real Estate 20%

Buyer-seller disputes, landlord-tenant disputes. Purchase and sale contracts, failure to disclose cases, custom home contacts. Litigation.

36 years

20%
Residential Real Estate 10%

Homeowner Association and Common Interest Development Law. Represent HOAs and Management Companies throughout Southern California.

36 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 26 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Guralnick, Gilliland & Garcia - Attorneys at Law

36-917 Cook Street, Suite # 102, Palm Desert, CA, 92211

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Robert Jordan Gilliland Jr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge

Posted by Ron | October 11, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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...ried himself in a manner befitting the legal profession. Mr. Gilliland's skill set in breaking down the legal issues so that they were understandable, in a case otherwise filled with complexity, I am certain carried significant weight in the positive outcome achieved.

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Robert Jordan Gilliland Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Darrin

Construction and development lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roman Whittaker

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Rob is a highly qualified and experienced lawyer that is comfortable in the courtroom."

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Edward Cross

Construction and development lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Rover

Litigation lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Rob for my first two years out of law school. He is highly intelligent and diligent in representing his clients."

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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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T. Peter Pierce

Appeals lawyer

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David Darrin

Litigation lawyer

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Amir Afsar

Business lawyer

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Roman Whittaker

Litigation lawyer

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Edward Cross

Construction and development lawyer

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Michael Rover

Construction and development lawyer

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Credit repair lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Museum

Board Member

2010 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Trustee

2010 - Present

Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce

Member

2010 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Chairman of the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program

2001 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2000 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1995 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2010 - 2011

Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce

Member

2010 - 2011

La Quinta Chamber of Commerce

Member

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

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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

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