also known as Gary Gwilliam
Gary Gwilliam is considered one of the best consumer trial attorneys in the state. His reputation and skill in representing seriously injured plaintiffs is well known. He has tried over 180 jury cases, of which almost 150 were plaintiff civil personal injury cases. He has handled major cases in every area of consumer law, including serious automobile and construction accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, bad faith insurance, civil rights (including police misconduct), wrongful termination and employment discrimination and harassment, and has recently concentrated more in employment law.
A noted lecturer and motivational speaker, he has conducted seminars and workshops around California and the United States for many years. He is the author of numerous articles on California consumer law and is frequently called upon to serve as an expert witness on the standard of care for lawyers' conduct. He frequently lectures on the topics of substance abuse, stress reduction, improving the quality of life as well as topics related to his practice.
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Practice Areas
40 years | 200 cases
40 years | 100 cases
55 years | 500 cases
35 years | 20 cases
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Acquired: 1963
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1999 Harrison St, Oakland, CA, 94612-3528
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"Gary is one of the last great trial lawyers. Every case he takes on he works up as if it were going to trial and has the means to fight the large cases most firms cannot. He tries more civil cases than probably any other attorney. (4 major cases in one year while I was with his firm). He is well-respected in the legal community and continues to fight hard for justice."
Employment and labor lawyer
2016
Top 25 Plaintiffs Lawyers, Daily Journal
2002
Consumer Lawyer of the Year for Employment, CLAY
2001
Attorney of the Year, California Lawyer
1996
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
1994
Presidential Award, Consumer Attorneys of California
1978 - Present
President, Gwilliam, ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli and Brewer
1966 - 1978
Partner, Nichols, Williams, Morgan & Digardi
1962 - 1966
Chief Trial Deputy, Ventura County District Attorney's Office
1996 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember- Board of Directors
1963 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2003 - 2004
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticePresident
2002 - 2003
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticePresident-Elect
2001 - 2001
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeTreasurer
2000 - 2000
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeSecretary
2000 - 2000
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeVice President
1999 - 1999
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeExecutive Committee
1988 - 1988
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaPresident
1987 - 1987
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaPresident-Elect
1986 - 1986
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaParliamentarian
1986 - 1986
California Trial Lawyers AssociationPolitical Action Committee
1974 - 1975
Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1962
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1959
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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English