Alan J. Gallivan

Alan J. Gallivan

also known as Attorney and Counselor at Law, AJG Law PC (dba AJ's Law Firm), AJ Gallivan

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 3 years

General practice Lawyer at Palm Springs, CA
Practice Areas: General Practice

1775 E Palm Canyon Dr, Ste 110-26, Palm Springs, CA

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

General Practice 100%

Contract disputes; landlord-tenant disputes; civil litigation; employment claims; real property partition, disputes, and transfers; probated estates & trusts; conservatorship/guardianship; estate planning; bankruptcy & debt; one-time consultations

4 years | 120 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-600 per hour

Contingency

15%-45%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 3 years

State: California

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Location

AJG Law PC

1775 E Palm Canyon Dr, Ste 110-26, Palm Springs, CA, 92264

AJG Law PC

750 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 4, ES-6, Palm Springs, CA, 92262

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Alan J. Gallivan's Reviews

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Posted by Donna | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Alan hears you

I met Alan at a time when all life was chaos. He is a calming, caring, empathetic listener. He is professional, knowledgeable, honest, and not above admitting when he needs to research information to be better informed about your case. He treats you as an equal, makes you feel comfortable , and cons...istently keeps you updated on all matters legal and financial. He does his job. But, his caring and compassion feels like family.

Alan Gallivan

Replied last February 26, 2025

I am grateful for and encouraged by your kindness shared also here.

Posted by Lauren | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Thank you, AJ Gallivan!

AJ Gallivan is an excellent Lawyer. He is very thorough and his attention to detail is impeccable. He represented me in probate, which was vital for the sale of my late father's property/condo in Cathedral City. I am extremely grateful for his hard work, dedication, professionalism and compassion. ...His guidance and support were pivotal in helping me through a very challenging time. In the end we had a positive outcome which I am so appreciative of.

Alan Gallivan

Replied last February 12, 2025

Thank you kindly for entrusting me with your case.

Posted by Maria | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding performance.

Alan J. Gallivan, was an amazing lawyer. He was there from start to finish and then some. He's even reached out to let me know I had to file my yearly report. Had he not notified me I would have never remembered. He's efficient and true to his word. He really does care.

Alan Gallivan

Replied last February 06, 2025

I'm happy to be in your service; thank you.

Posted by Pat | February 04, 2025 | Probate

Highly recommend

I had a phone consultation with Alan (AJ) regarding probate and trusts. He took the time to examine my docs, provide me with relevant information, and evaluate what he could do as my attorney. He is not only personable but also knowledgeable, efficient, and honest. 01/2024

Alan Gallivan

Replied last February 04, 2025

Thank you kindly for your kudos.

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Alan J. Gallivan's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Johnson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse AJ Gallivan. He obtained an excellent result in a complex, difficult case involving insolvency, probate and trust, elder abuse, and civil contempt issues."

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James Lance

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Charles Daff

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Excellence for the Future Award--Real Estate Acq. & Development, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2022

Bar & Gavel Society Inductee, Chicago-Kent College of Law

2022

The Order of the Coif membership, Chicago-Kent College of Law

2021

Excellence for the Future Award--Federal Courts, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2020

Excellence for the Future Award--Comm. Law: Secured Transactions, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction [CALI]

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, AJG Law PC

2022 - 2022

Attorney, Alan J. Gallivan

2021 - 2022

Research Assistant, Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT

2021 - 2021

Judicial Extern for the Honorable Ben A. Kahn, United State Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of North Carolina

2021 - 2021

Judicial Extern for the Honorable Margaret A. Brennan (now Ret.), Circuit Court Of Cook County, Illinois, Law Division

2015 - 2018

ESL Teacher, (Independent)

2012 - 2015

CEO; Coach / Consulant, Virtue Catalysts, Inc.

2011 - 2011

Field Agent, Knights of Columbus

2008 - 2011

Cofounder, Marakwet Water & Sanitation Project, Rift Valley, Kenya

1999 - 2001

Auctioneer, Gallivan Auctioneers & Appraisers

Associations

2025 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

2025 - Present

California Appellate Defense Counsel

Member

2025 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2025 - Present

Office of the State Public Defender Indigent Defense

Improvement Division Public Defender Training Registrant

2024 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2024 - Present

American Bar Association

Solo Lawyer Member

2023 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Referral Panel Member

2023 - Present

Admission to the U.S. District Court & Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California

To practice as an Attorney and Counselor of these courts

2023 - Present

Desert Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Recovery of Copyright to Music Taken Down by a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Claim

Taken Down Song Recovered

What a Generalist Can Do: Contempt Defense of Insolvent Elderly Probate Judgment Debtor Entitled to Life Income Trust Benefit

$350,000: Global Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement

Interpleader Achieves Settlement for Residential Tenant v. Entity Landlord

$60,000: Mediated Settlement Agreement and Release

Successful Heggstad Petition to Authorize Closing the Sale of Home on Native American Land Held by Bureau of Indian Affairs

Petition Granted; Sale of Real Estate Preserved

Limited Scope Representation Appealing Rejected EDD / FMLA Family Leave Determination

Reconsidered Claim Allowed in Full

Refund for Impossible Contract Performance

$6,720 refunded on demand, including attorney fees demanded

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Education

2022

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Emmanuel School of Religion

Master of Divinity in World Mission

2011

Emmanuel School of Religion

Master of Arts in Religion

2005

Johnson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

City Council / Indio Water Authority - 18 Sept 2023 Public Comment [at 2:10:39 - 2:14:00]

Publications

2022

Chicago-Kent Law Review Volume 97, No. 1 [as Junior Associate]

2022

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property Volume 21, Issue 2 [as Managing Editor]

2021

Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property Volume 21, Issue 1 [as Managing Editor]

2021

2021

Languages

English

Activity

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