Karl Robert Gonter Jr

Karl Robert Gonter Jr

also known as Robert (Bob) gonter

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 43 years

Litigation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Arbitration, Libel & Slander

38 Discovery., Suite. 200, Irvine, CA

About Karl

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 80%

LITIGATED 1,000 OF CASES RANGING FROM ALL TYPES OF PRODUCT LIABIITY ,CONSTRUCTION WRONGFUL DEATH, EMPLYOMENT, HOMEWONERS ASSOCIATION,

44 years | 3,000 cases

80%
Employment and Labor 10%

Handles cases for and against corporations and employers

10%
Arbitration 5%

Arbitrations handled for attorneys both binding and non-binding

5%
Libel and Slander 5%

Defamation cases are handled vigorously for and against individuals and corporations

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-375 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 43 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP

38 Discovery., Suite. 200, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Karl Robert Gonter Jr's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Trial Attorney

Bob is a seasoned veteran of the court room and will go to court to fight for the clients he represents. He prepares well and makes good impression with jurors.

Posted by Jim | May 02, 2011 | Administrative Law

Professional Engineer (Safety) & Risk Analyst

As a professional engineer in private practice, educator, consultant, and subject matter expert in safety and risk management since 1972, I’ve had an opportunity to provide technical assistance and expert opinions to more than 1,200 lawyers, ranging from sole-practitioners to major national law fir...ms. I only mention this because I believe that few clients know what qualities (beside fees) are truly important when selecting an attorney. I have almost four decades experience working with attorneys. Personally, I rely on my lifetime learning experience gained while providing administrative law and expert witnessing services when offering my opinions to others looking for an attorney (and on that rare occasion when I need to lawyer). That is, any lawyer (not just the law firm itself) I would recommend or hire must be a good listener, have an excellent professional standing within the legal community, attorneys who love the work more than themselves, and one who will carefully prepare the pleadings, promptly complete discovery, and put the case at issue without needing the court’s probing – then an attorney who wants to get your case in front of the Trier-of-fact and then (utmost importance) be prepared for trail with trial and exhibit binders as well as know the evidence needed to present your case and effectively cross-examine your adversary. K. Robert “Bob” Gonter is just such an attorney. His professionalism, alertness to details, and presentation of the evidence is why I would place him in the top 10 (if not the top three) attorneys that I’ve had an opportunity to work with. If you want to have a chance to win outright based on the evidence, or effectively present your defense evidence, clients need an attorney who will put your best interests ahead of their own. I encourage the reader serious consider Bob’s expertise and qualifications, and if you want, you may contact me direct (1.800.952.2840).

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2011 | Business

Respected and educated attorney who listens and gets results

Very few attorneys listen and understand. Mr. Gonter is one of them. He will listen to you as a person, then make a knowledgeable decision on how to proceed in your best interests, explaining the process along the way. Mr. Gonter did an excellent job representing our corporation and was understandi...ng of our concerns. Most importantly, he's well respected by fellow attorneys and judges. His stellar reputation and intelligent approach leads to favorable results. I used to be impressed by descriptions like "aggressive" and theatrical attorneys whose shot gun style ends up more noise than result. But after seeing Mr. Gonter in action, I was convinced his professional and respectful approach separates him from the cookie cutter attorneys in our area. Lots of attorneys will say they "will do this" and "do that" for you, the difference is Mr. Gonter actually DOES whats right and what works. I'm very satisfied as a client.

Posted by Rex | March 23, 2011 | Insurance

My Experience Working With Mr. Gonter

Mr. Gonter defended the policyholders for my employer, a major insurance company for many years. The quality of his work was always top notch and his results were excellent. I would recommend him to any insurance company looking for a quality insurance defense lawyer.

Posted by lauralee | March 20, 2011

Good, honest representation

Mr. Gonter stuck with us through thick and thin over a three year period. He went above and beyond to make certain that our case was taken care of appropriately.

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Karl Robert Gonter Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Miller

Litigation lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as he works tirelessly for his clients and is efficient at providing representation on complex matters."

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Scott Hughes

Litigation lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred several cases to Mr. Gonter and his firm over the years with great success to my clients. I highly recommend Mr. Gonter and his firm."

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Jeffrey Roberts

Insurance lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Mr. Gonter in regards to a disputed liability auto accident that went to trial. Mr. Gonter was a very professional litigator who was easy to work with. I would recommend Mr. Gonter to anyone in need of an attorney to defend them in a civil litigation matter. Jeff Roberts"

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Steven Kuhn

Personal injury lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Other

"Bob Gonter is one of the top attorneys in Orange County. I have known Bob for many years and have had numerous cases against him. I now am a mediator and have mediated many of his cases. Bob is highly ethical, well prepared and does a great job for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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James Baratta

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is one of the premier defense lawyers in Califrnia."

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Richard Harting

Car accident lawyer

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Jeffrey Roberts

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Associated Member, American Board of Trial Advocates

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 10%, Lawyers of Distinction

2014

Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2013

Member, American Board of Trial Advocates

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter and Guy, LLP

1978 - 2002

DIRECTOR, HILL, GENSON, EVEN , CRANDALL AND WADE

Associations

1998 - Present

AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

ASSOCIATE

Education

1981

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Puget Sound

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

1998

American Institute for Chartered Casualty Underwriters Liability Claims

Languages

English

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