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Alison Swicker Gokal
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Biography
We are Warriors for the Injured and Wronged. We serve clients when they have been wronged by the harmful acts of another. We are champions for our clients
As a mother, wife, daugter and sister, I understand what my clients have lost. It is my duty to do everything I can to make them whole.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-35%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Gokal Law Group, Inc.
26080 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, CA, 92610
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Alison Swicker Gokal's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Kristi | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Caring & Tenacious
Alison is the kind of person you want on your side, fighting for you well being. She is tenacious against the opponent and caring when it comes to her clients needs. She will always have your best interest at hand. If it's up to her, you will prevail. You will get what is rightfully and fairly yo...
Posted by Dean | February 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above and Beyond
If you are looking for counsel that is not only thorough, professional, highly calculated and strategic, but also personable and friendly, then be sure to discuss your case with Alison and Geraldine. I faced a daunting task - suing the city for overstepping its bounds and pushing through a measure t...
Posted by Sheila | September 13, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A job well done.
Ms. Gokal was very easy to communicate with, she listened to my questions and answered in language I could understand. She was able to negotiate a settlement with the other sides insurance company that I certainly would not have been able to do on my own. I would recommend her.
Alison Swicker Gokal's Lawyer Endorsements
"My partner Simon and I have trusted Gokal law with trust litigation cases and will continue to refer to them."
"Alison is a very strong attorney. If you need someone to watch out for your interests- Alison is your lawyer!"
"Alison is a positive, hardworking attorney with a knack for guiding her clients through a difficult time, with kindness and humor. Alison and her team put their clients first, and I have frequently observed them going the extra mile for their clients. I know that anyone who works with Alison will be well-taken care of, and I highly recommend her."
"I have had the privilege of watching Allison and her partner at work on several occasions. She is very professional, and yet has a way about her that puts her clients at ease during stressful times. Her balance between professionalism and a relaxed demeanor also makes her very appealing to would-be jurors. She is also well prepared for hearings. I highly recommend Alison as a personal injury attorney."
"I worked with Alison on a case where we were both suing the same defendant. She was informed, calculated, and extremely courteous to all involved in the case. She is a fantastic lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Alison truly cares about her clients and works hard to get them the best results. If I needed a personal injury attorney, I would call Alison right away!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Ms. Gokal. As evidenced by the number of questions she has answered on Avvo, she has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through her many work experiences that she is a stellar attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. A fast rising bright star! One of the most brilliant legal minds in her field."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Alison Gokal demonstrates excellent knowledge regarding litigation. Her responses on Avvo are thoughtful, articulate, and accurate. She is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse her."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"The responses of Ms. Gokal to Avvo questions have been consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of Avvo askers. She has also demonstrated a commendable sense of humor when appropriate. These are precisely the qualities that any prospective client would be looking for when seeking an attorney to represent them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alison's thoughtful answers to Avvo legal questions demonstrate both a superior grasp of the law and high level of commitment to her client's."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alison is a breath of fresh air in a sea of white, old men who dominate the personal injury litigation arena. She is as competent as they come and the way she handles herself reflects much more experience than her State Bar card reflects. Alison works for a great law firm and makes that firm even better by her presence. I have no doubt she will be the first female partner at that firm not because she is a female but because she is that good. Not only do I endorse Alison Swicker Gokal but I HIGHLY endorse Alison Swicker Gokal."
"Alison is a hard working, highly intelligent, and very caring person who provides superb representation to her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Alison. She is a great attorney."
"I have had the privilege of working on a many cases with Alison involving serious personal injury. In each case Alison has demonstrated the utmost concern and care for her clients. She also is a very intelligent lawyer who has consistently obtained successful results for her clients. I fully endorse her as a lawyer and would recommend her to any in need or representation."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Half Marathon Finisher, Surf City Half Marathon
2011
Half Marathon Trail Run Finisher, Agora Hills
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Gokal Law Group, Inc. - Personal Injury, Trust & Probate, Trial Lawyers
2002 - 2003
6th Grade Teacher, St. Patrick's Elementary School
Associations
2015 - Present
BNIMember
2014 - Present
Illumination FoundationMember of the Board
2013 - Present
RagnarTeam Captain
2011 - Present
Orange County Bar Association - Community Outreach Committee
2011 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Auto Accident
1.4 million
Dadarrio v. Gomez
$675,804.01
Wrongful Death
Settled for $5.3 million
Rear-end Trucking accident
$3 million
UM Policy - Kids hit in a crosswalk
policy limits
Product Liability - Tire/Vehicle
Settled - $3.2 million
Motorcycle v. Vehicle
settlement - 275,000
Lost Leg - Product Liability
$8.1 Million
Medical Mal-Practice/Fraud
settled - 1.1 million
Education
2007
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
OC LLP
Bones and Guts of a PI case
2011
Gokal Law Consortium
Personal Injury Law Overview
Publications
2007
International Law Journal
International Law - Human Rights
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How many Doe defendants are customarily sued in San Francisco Superior Court?
12 Mar 2013
Q&A
How do I obtain a transcript from a small claims trial?
31 Oct 2012
Q&A
Mandatory initial disclosures in discovery phase?
23 Oct 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Labor Code - Getting around the "Coming and Going Rule"
17 Sep 2012
Legal Guide
Medicare: Steps EVERY Personal Injury Lawyer Should Follow
17 Sep 2012