Guy Orville Kornblum
also known as Guy O. Kornblum, A Professional Law Corporation
About Guy
Biography
Greater Bay Area Lawyer.
GUY O. KORNBLUM is the principal in Guy O. Kornblum, A Professional Law
Corporation with its principal office in the Greater Bay Area, California. He has specialized as a
trial and appellate lawyer for over 50 years. The firm specializes in a wide range of civil
litigation, including serious injury and wrongful death, financial and physical elder abuse,
and all aspects of insurance including “bad faith” claims. Mr. Kornblum himself has
handled over 4000 litigated matters to a conclusion and has several million dollar plus
cases to his credit. He has represented hundreds of clients, small businesses, individuals,
and large Fortune 500 corporations over his years of practice. He is highly regarded for
his courtroom and appellate skills, and his representation of his clients in mediations,
where he has a strong track record of successful settlements.
Mr. Kornblum is certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by
the prestigious National Board of Trial Advocacy, and is a Charter Fellow, American
College of Board-Certified Attorneys. He is also a Life Member of the Multi-
Million Dollar and Million Dollar Advocate’s Forum, for those attorneys who have
achieved multi- million dollar awards or settlements for their clients; is a Charter Fellow
of the Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyer Honorary”; is a “Top 100” Trial
Lawyer; and is listed in the “Top 10” in the Personal Injury and Insurance Litigation
fields. He is listed in the 23d Edition of “The Best Lawyers in America.” He has been
selected as a Super Lawyer each year since 2006, and is a Top Attorney in North
America. Mr. Kornblum is the author of Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching
the Settlement, published by the Thomson Reuters Publishing Company 5 th ed, which
was released this year, 2024, and two texts on insurance law and bad faith claims, and
over 150 published articles on various topics related to civil litigation and insurance and
injury claims.
Mr. Kornblum has been lecturing on continuing legal education programs for over 45
years on a local, state and national level. He has taught programs for numerous providers
and regularly lectures for the San Francisco Bar Association, the National Academy for
Continuing Legal Education and other CLE providers. He also has taught law school
students at the University of California Law School, San Francisco (formerly the
Hastings College of the Law) and at Santa Clara University Law School and San
Francisco Law School.
Mr. Kornblum has also qualified in both state and federal court as an expert witness on
insurance claim handling, settlement value, negotiations and case value, and on the
standard of care applicable to lawyers in civil litigation.
Practice areas:
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Financial Fraud
- Financial & Physical Elder Abuse
- Professional Liability
- Business Disputes
- Real Estate Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation
- Expert Witness Services
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
60 years | 1,500 cases
60 years | 2,000 cases
60 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
1%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 59 years
State: California
Acquired: 1966
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 59 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1966
No misconduct found
Location
Guy O. Kornblum, A Professional Law Corporation
113 Muir Lane, Alamo, Alamo, CA, 94507
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Guy Orville Kornblum's Reviews
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Posted by Evelyn | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Hire the best!
The best decision I made, after my accident, was to have Guy Kornblum represent me. I was dealing with stress from an accident that should never have happened, many medical appointments, lost work time and knew I needed an attorney. The moment I met Mr. Kornblum and staff, I was put at ease and kne...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Excellent to work with!
Guy helped me out with several cases over the last few years. Each time it was very easy to get a hold of him and have my questions answered. He delivered at all times. Guy is very knowledgable about litigation, insurance, and arbitration. You want Guy at your corner. He is always there for you. He...
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Life Insurance
So thankful for all the support and expertise!
Guy helped me through a very difficult time. Right before my husband passed away from a terminal brain tumor, I found out he had sold the largest of his two life insurance policies to a friend in the form of a viatical agreement. The whole set up with the viatical agreement looked suspect and I hired...
Posted by Marian | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Claim for pedestrian injury caused by an auto
Guy Kornblum and his staff provided all the necessary legal support and paperwork for my claim against an auto driver who hit me as I was crossing a street on foot. He and his firm handled every step of the process with efficiency, expertise and in a timely manner. They went out of their way to as...
Posted by Pat | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
A pleasure to work with such a skiled professional
I hired Guy to represent me in a lawsuit against the owner of a restaurant where I was badly injured in a fall due a dangerous condition on the premises. Guy was very professional, empathetic, and knowledgeable in the law and strategy. In fact, Guiy's decision to go to mediation was brilliant. Guy w...
Guy Orville Kornblum's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Guy. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly rated and knowledgeable. Great responses on questions. Right on target."
Litigation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Top 100 Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence
2023
Fellow, American College Board Certified Attorneys
2023
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2023
Lifetime Member, Best Attorneys in America, Best Attorneys in America
2023
Northern California Super Lawyer (annually since 2006), Super Lawyers
2020
"The Best Lawyers in America" (from 2016 to 2020), Best Lawyers in America
2019
Listed in Global Who’s Who Best Lawyer, 2019, Global Who’s Who Best Lawyer
2019
"Top 100 Trial Lawyers", National Trial Lawyers
2019
Named, National Trial Lawyers, “Top 100 Trial Lawyers,” 2019, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Peter Perlman Award for Community Service, Litigation Counsel of America
2017
"Lawyer of Distinction", Civil Litigation, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Distinguished Justice Advocates, Charter Member, 2017-2020, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2016
Named "Top Attorneys of North America,” 2016-2020, Top Attorneys of North America
2013
Time Magazine, Person of the Year Issue, Excellence in Law
2013
Top Rated Lawyer in 'Appellate Law', Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Lawyer -- Personal Injury, Legends Society Top Lawyer
2010
Best Lawyer in the Bay Area, Nob Hill Gazette
2009
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Platinum Member, The Verdict Club
2007
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
2006
25 Years of Continuous Listing Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2005
Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2005
Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2004
Featured Law Firm, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
2004
Nominee for California State Bar Pro-Bono Service Award, State Bar of California
2004
2004 Law Firm of the Year, San Francisco Aids Legal Referral Panel
2000
Aware of Excellence, Senior Lawyer Division, American Bar Association
1996
Award of Excellence, Senior Lawyers Division, American Bar Association
1991
"An Outstanding Insurance Trial Lawyer", National Law Journal
1988
35 Years Continuous “A.V.” rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell
1971
Admission to the Bar, United States Supreme Court
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"America's Top 100 High Stake Litigators", America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
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Top Attorneys in Northern California, San Francisco Magazine's Super Lawyer Section
N/A
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Principal, Guy O. Kornblum, A Professional Law Corporation
1966 - 1979
Attorney, See webiste http://www.kornblumlaw.com for prior positions
Associations
2000 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyCertification in Civil Trial Law and Pretrial Practice
1966 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1966 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1966 - Present
Calfiornia State Bar AssociationMember
1966 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
1966 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Won
Education
1966
JD - Juris Doctor
1961
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Depositions in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigations
2023
Taking Killer Depositions of Key Witnesses
2023
Calculating Damages, Drafting Demand Letters, and Negotiating Auto Cases
2023
Personal Injury Bootcamp
2023
Depositions in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Cases: Advanced Strategy
2023
Negotiating and Settling Tort Cases: Reaching a Resolution
2023
Advance Depositions: Strategies for Taking Depositions in Insurance Bad Faith Cases
2023
2022
Depositions in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigations
2022
Advanced Insurance Bad Faith in California ("Institutional Bad Faith, Industry Standards, etc. – A Pouporri of Thoughts!")
2022
Evaluating and Negotiating Insurance Bad Faith Cases
2022
Case Selection, Evaluation and Beyond - Yes or No?
2022
Claims Adjusters Depositions in Bad Faith Cases
2021
Intriguing Insurance Issues in 2021
2021
Expert Witnesses in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation
2021
Key Points for Success In Virtual Mediations
2020
Insurance Litigation: Leveraging Daubert/Frye Admissibility Standards for Expert Testimony in State and Federal Courts
2020
Using Experts in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation
2020
Plaintiff's View of COVID-19 Cases
2020
Intriguing Insurance Issues in 2019/2020
2019
Settlement Ain't A Bad Word
2019
Mediation and Arbitration Strategies
2019
Litigation Management: Settlement and Negotiation Strategies – Direct Negotiations vs Mediation
2016
Using Experts in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Cases
2016
Mediation and Settlement Strategies
2015
Using Experts in Bad Faith and Coverage Cases
2015
How to be an Effective Advocate in Mediation
2015
Bad Faith Cases Arising Out of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
2014
"Mediation Strategies" Series of Webinars (6 Sessions)
2014
Litigating Insurance Bad Faith Claims
2014
Bad Faith in Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Cases
2013
What You Need to Know About Insurance Bad Faith, 2013 and Beyond
2013
What You Need to Know to Litigate Insurance Bad Faith Claims in 2013
2013
Handling Insurance Bad Faith Claims
2012
"Mediation Advocacy" Series of Webinars (10 Sessions) from 2010-2012
2012
Mediation Ethics
2012
Underinsurance and Uninsured Motorist Claims
2011
CLE Programs
2011
What You Need to Know to Litigate Insurance Bad Faith Cases in 2011
2010
Hot Topics in Property and Liability Insurance
2010
A New Level of Dialogue Between Litigators and Mediators–A Conversation with San Francisco's Finest Mediation Advocates
2009
Mediation Advocacy
2009
Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
2008
Mediation Advocacy
2006
Insurance Law for Real Estate and Corporate Counsel
2005
Finding the Right Defendant in an Insurance "Bad Faith Case" – Pinning the "Tale" on the Right Donkeys
2005
Getting Results for Plaintiffs Through Early Mediation: Taking Advantage of the Marketplace for Resolving Lawsuits
2004
How to be Effective at Mediation
2003
Getting Results for Plaintiffs through Early Mediation: Taking Advantage of the Marketplace for Resolving Lawsuits
2003
Games Insurers Play in Handling Claims
2002
Powerful Evidence in California Civil Litigation
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Languages
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Activity
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