Gurbob Singh Somal

Gurbob Singh Somal

also known as Bob Somal

4.6
Rating: 5.3

Licensed for 16 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Pleasanton, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Tax, Family, Litigation

4000 Pimlico Drive, Suite #114-234, Pleasanton, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About Gurbob

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11, and 13. Admitted to practice in the Northern and Eastern Districts of CA.

17 years | 200 cases

50%
Tax 20%

LL.M. in Tax Law from GGU School of Law. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Volunteered at Pro Bono Tax Clinic - Assisting low income taxpayers in disputes with the Franchise Tax Board and Internal Revenue Service.

16 years | 25 cases

20%
Family 15%

Dissolution of Marriage. Marital Settlement Agreements. Pre-Nuptual Agreements. Division of Assets. Spousal Support and Child Support Calculations.

15 years | 10 cases

15%
Litigation 15%

15 years | 10 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

The Somal Law Firm

4000 Pimlico Drive, Suite #114-234, Pleasanton, CA, 94588

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Gurbob Singh Somal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Quality Lawyer

I had a great experience with Bob. His knowledge of the law and caring about my situation got me through a tough time when i had to file to get rid of my bills. I reccomend him to anyone.

Posted by Thankful Client | July 23, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

My experience with Gurbob

Gurbob was very helpful with handling the issues that went along with my bankruptcy. He was there through every step of the way during a hard time in my life and would recommend him to anyone.

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Gurbob Singh Somal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Borthwick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anh Nguyen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been seeing Mr. Somal in every bankruptcy MCLE events. He takes pride in his work and regularly educates himself in the recent development of the bankruptcy law."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with Gurbob Somal and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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Susan Dodds

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Somal is an excellent attorney. He is a very skilled and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney. He also has an calm friendly demeanor that puts his clients at ease. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking counsel in the bay area."

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Marissa Vandersluys

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob Somal shows tremendous dedication to his clients and the legal community. HIs knowledge of the law is quite extensive and he has proven himself to be a top attorney in the Bay Area."

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Stephen Allen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I know how dedicated Mr. Somal is. Having gone to school with him, and seen his dedication to the law and his clients I know you will be in good if you need an attorney. He will take the time to get the job done right. He is an EXCELLENT attorney and legal genius."

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Christina Sherman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elijah Keyes

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gurbob Somal is an outstanding bankruptcy attorney. I've requested advice from Bob on several occasions and he has always been direct, practical and precise in his counsel. He has a keen mind and is a fun person to be around. I highly recommend Bob as a bankruptcy attorney."

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Ginny Harjot Walia

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gurbob is an excellent attorney who has done very well for his clients. I would recommend him any day."

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Experience

Rating:  5.3 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2016

updated on 10/05/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2004

American Jurisprudence Award, Lincoln Law School

Work Experience

2010 - 2011

Volunteer Attorney, Taxpayer Appeals Assistance Program

2010 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Sagaria Law

2009 - 2017

Of Counsel, The Law Office of Pardeep Grewal

Associations

2009 - Present

Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Admitted to Practice

2008 - Present

South Asian Bar Association of Northern California

Member

Education

N/A

Golden Gate University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

N/A

CSU Sacramento

Bachelor of Science

N/A

Lincoln Law School

Juris Doctorate

Languages

Punjabi

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