Barry Philip Gorelick

Barry Philip Gorelick

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 40 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

200 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza., 6th Floor, Oakland, CA

About Barry

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

15%-15%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

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Location

Gorelick & Wolfert, LLP

200 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza., 6th Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Barry Philip Gorelick's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rosemary | October 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the best

Barry is a very honest and hard working attorney. When I met him I was in tears a real basket case and he explained what he needed to do and he did it for me. I thank God for having Barry represent me and above all just being there for me if I had questions. I recommend Barry for your case. Thank y...ou Barry! Your the Best.

Posted by Steve Nelson | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Barry is the best

I hired Barry for my case and the case was handled above and beyond expectations very professional and a great guy very nice I would recommend him without hesitation. You are lucky if he will represent you.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Walker

Barry was the best thing I did to settle my case with my employer. He was always available to talk about problems and issues. He provided excellent insights that were helpful and calming. We got a great settlement due to his experience and knowledge. I would recommend him highly.

Posted by Heidi | April 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Attorney Ever!!

Barry is extremely competent and knowledgeable. He is kind, understanding and will fight for your best interests. I have complete confidence in him. He won a terrific settlement for me and still continues to look out for me years later. I absolutely recommend Barry Gorelick and his staff.

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Barry Philip Gorelick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathleen Siemont

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"From experience as opposing counsel, I know Attorney Barry Gorelick is a tough, experienced litigator who is unafraid to take hard cases and win. He is an excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person outside the courtroom with a great sense of humor. I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Barry Gorelick."

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Benjamin Helfman

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Barry for many years. He is a knowledgeable, aggressive and passionate advocate for his clients."

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Brett Borah

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Gorelick for over twenty years as a fellow workers' compensation attorney. I've seen him in practice and have sat through many of the seminars he's put on. This guy is good! If I needed a workers' comp attorney for my family or myself, Mr. Gorelick would be on my short list for the entire state of California. You simply cannot do any better than Mr. Gorelick."

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Jennifer Schwartz

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you want the absolute best representation, go to Barry Gorelick. He knows the law inside and out, has met and dealt with almost every issue, is able to utilize his many connections in the legal community to his client's advantage, and always fights for the best result."

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Traci Hinden

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Barry is a very caring and hard working attorney. His clients and everyone in the community loves him, that's why he's been nominated for Superlawyer!"

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Dirk Stemerman

Workers compensation lawyer

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Benjamin Helfman

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jennifer Schwartz

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jeffrey Greenberg

Workers compensation lawyer

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Traci Hinden

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2002

Certified Specialist Workers' Compensation, State of California

1985

Law Review, Golden Gate University

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Gorelick & Wolfert LLP

2006 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Barry P. Gorelick

1999 - 2005

Associate, Furtado, Jaspovice & Simons

Associations

2004 - Present

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

Board of Governors

2002 - 2004

California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Amputee gets 100% Permanent Disability Award

100% total disability award.

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Education

1985

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

California Applicants' Attorneys Association Summer Convention How to Handle Brain Injury Cases, Stroke Cases and other Catastrophic Injuries

2012

CAAA Winter Convention

The AMA Guides - Rebutting the Combined Values Chart

2011

CAAA Summer Convention

Workers Compensation - Back to Basics

2011

CAAA Seminar

Mastering Trial Tactics

2010

CAAA Seminar

Workers Compensation - The Ultimate Seminar

2009

CAAA Chapter Meeting

Workers Compensation - Are You Ready for the New Regulations

2008

CAAA Winter Convention

Workers Compensation - Total Disability and Labor Code Section 4662

2007

CAAA Summer Convention

Workers Compensation - Enforcing Medical Awards

2005

CAAA Summer Convention

Workers Compensation - Combo and Crossover Cases

2004

CAAA Summer Convention

Workers Compensation - Coordinating Dates of Injury

2004

CAAA Rating Seminar

Workers Compensation - Permanent Disability Rating

2003

CAAA Seminar

Workers Compensation - Managing a Caseload in the 21st Century

2002

CAAA Summer Convention

Workers Compensation - Permanent & Stationary - How is it Determined?

Publications

1985

Golden Gate University Law Review Case Notes

Languages

Spanish

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