Gary Alan Cornwall

Gary Alan Cornwall

4.2
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Custody

1280 Civic Drive Suite 211, Walnut Creek, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

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Gary A. Cornwall Attorney at Law

1280 Civic Drive Suite 211, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Gary Alan Cornwall's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Wonderful Advocate

I have know Gary for over 7 years. He helped me through a messy divorce with compassion and fairness. He always had the best interest of my son and I at the forefront of everything he did. He’s a great communicator. I was very pleased with the outcome of my divorce. It felt very fair to both me and ...my now ex-spouse. Throughout the past 7 years, he has helped me navigate other family issues and has always been very responsive and thorough in his communication. He truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend Gary as an attorney for family matters. He remains my “go to” person when I am questioning a custody or other family matter. I trust him very much and I know he will always be there for me when I need advice. He is a great attorney and I’m very comforted to know he is there for me when I need him. Thank you, Gary!

Posted by Shobie | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Saved my home!

I hired Gary to represent me in my divorce almost three years ago. He was given a case with many obstacles and I came out the victorious. Due to Gary's tenacity and perseverance my children and I were able to keep our home and come out ahead financially. When I first came to Gary there were seriou...s issues with my case. If there was an aspect of my case Gary was not familiar with, he went out and obtained the necessary knowledge to fight for me. We won our case, which should have been a slam-dunk for the opposing counsel because Gary and his staff would not give up on me. If I were having a melt-down and believe me there were a few, Gary and/or his paralegal, Vicky took the time to listen and make sure I was taken care of and understood everything that was happening with my case. Financially Gary is very affordable and worth every bit! The phone was always answered, emails responded to, even on weekends and evenings. Many people become bitter and angry during this process but, Gary and Vicky managed to keep me grounded and focused and I am VERY happy with the out come. And that is something money can't buy.

Posted by Wendy | April 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Why you should choose Gary Cornwall as your attorney.

I have known Gary for over 15 years. I have referred him no less than 20 clients. Why? Simply put, he is nothing short of the best. He is knowledgeable. He is trustworthy. He is accessible. Most importantly, he listens and respects his clients. Legal issues bring anxiety; there is no way aroun...d that. He actually wants to work with opposing attorneys to ease situations rather than further fuel the fire. Yet, if needed he will protect you as his client and act as an umbrella shielding you from unnecessary stress. Without a doubt, I will always turn to Gary for anything first. If you are looking for a true "team" member, then you have found him in Gary.

Posted by Shobie | March 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Saved My Family!

I hired Gary to represent me in my divorce almost three years ago. He was given a case with many obstacles and I came out victorious. Due to Gary’s tenacity and perseverance my children and I were able to keep our home and come out ahead financially. When I first came to Gary there were serious is...sues with my case. If there was an aspect of my case Gary was not familiar with, he went out and obtained the necessary knowledge to fight for me. We won our case, which should have been a slam-dunk for the opposing counsel because Gary and his staff would not give up on me. If I were having a melt-down and believe me there were a few, Gary and/or his paralegal, Vicky took the time to listen and make sure I was taken care of and understood everything that was happening with my case. Financially Gary is very affordable and worth every bit!The phone was always answered, emails responded to, even on weekends and evenings. Many people become bitter and angry during this process but, Gary and Vicky managed to keep me grounded and focused and I am VERY happy with the out come. And that is something money can’t buy.

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Gary Alan Cornwall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Sipos

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. As a client of Gary's, I have really appreciated his efforts to keep fees down and try to resolve my divorce proceeding as quickly and inexpensively as possible."

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Derek Ewin

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have opposed Gary, worked with Gary, received advice from Gary and referred clients to him. Gary is a skilled attorney with years of experience. My referrals have had great experiences with him. He knows when and how to negotiate and when and how to fight. He gets great results."

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Tracy Toledo

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary Cornwall is an “old school” style attorney. While every attorney wants to take their case to trial, Mr. Cornwall’s old school style will encourage you to resolve as many issues as possible to avoid the financial cost of a trial. Mr. Cornwall cares about his clients and wants the best for them, realizing that sometimes, half just isn’t enough. Gary Cornwall is knowledgeable in his area of practice and diligently, ethically, and professionally represents his clients. Whether you have a family law, criminal, civil or probate issue, I would recommend Gary Cornwall and his office to assist you. His staff is truly amazing."

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Tracy Toledo

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

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2017

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2015

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2014

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2011

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Education

1980

John F. Kennedy University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1953

San Jose State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Languages

English

Hindi

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