Gregory Justin Sowder

Gregory Justin Sowder

also known as Greg Sowder

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, General Practice, Probate

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1998

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Sowder Law Firm, A Professional Corporation

1300 Clay Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Gregory Justin Sowder's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Craig | July 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

President

Greg was hired as a defense attorney in a liability case. He was very analytical and strategic in his planning, supported us with solid communication and incite as to how the case would develop and reached a successful conclusion. We have subsequently hired him to form a family trust and will. He ...is a very down to earth straight forward attorney who will give you good advice and is a pleasure to deal with.

Posted by Dan | May 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Really happy I found Greg!

Greg helped me with filing a lawsuit and collecting unpaid invoices from a past customer of my software consulting business. He was very knowledgeable and professional, and provided a ton of assistance. Greg really focused on doing things properly and thoroughly, and not just providing the bare min...imum to check off boxes. My case wasn't huge in the grand scheme of things (but important to me!), so I appreciated that he put in that effort. Greg was very responsive to communications, and great about answering all of my questions. I don't spent a ton of time dealing with legal issues, so the potential costs were something that concerned me going into the lawsuit. I found Greg to be extremely fair in his billing, and very transparent about when things were going to have an impact on costs. All in all I would absolutely work with Greg again, and would happily recommend him to others!

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Knowledgeable and friendly attorney

We contacted Greg Sowder to assist us with the preparation of our living trust and will. He was patient and explain the process and listened to our needs. He checked in with us from time to time through out the whole process. Very professional and at the same time friendly.

Posted by Mischa | July 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Living Trust with ARAG financing

We took the opportunity to use our temporary access to ARAG insurance to establish a Living Trust, and Greg was great to work with! It took us a long time to decide on a few mundane details, but he made the process as easy as it could've been, and helped us get the final pieces put together quite qui...ckly once we realized our access to ARAG funding was going to expire soon. Easy-going and stress-free process!

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Living & Trust Service

Mr. Sowder wrote and living trust for myself and wife. From the very start of the process he was very conscientious and asked many questions in order to address the many issues that must be considered when writing a living trust. Greg also raised a number of issues which we had not anticipated and he...lped guide us through to make the best decision possible. He never rushed us and when we found that we needed to change a section of the draft, he acted quickly to resolve the issues. Greg was always patient with us, and answered our questions and concerns. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others who need to have a living trust.

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Benjamin Scott

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked opposite Greg on a few cases when he was a lawyer for the insurance companies, and I was always impressed with his professionalism and courtesy. He is a true gentleman and a fantastic attorney. He works hard for his client, and he always found time to return my phone calls. I'm glad that he is no representing those people who have been hurt. He will do a lot of good for those clients."

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Ilan Janfaza

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg was very professional to deal with on a case in which my clients where injured on his insured’s premises. He fought for his clients with determination and skill. I enjoyed litigating this case with him."

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Bryan Stofferahn

Litigation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is a consummate professional and skilled attorney. He genuinely cares about his clients - big or small - and works tirelessly to secure positive results for each of them."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

1994

American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law, Golden Gate University School of Law

1994

American Jurisprudence Award in Writing and Research, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, Sowder Law Firm, A Professional Corporation

2013 - 2018

Partner, Harrington, Foxx, Dubrow & Canter, LLP

2004 - 2012

Special Counsel, Harrington, Foxx, Dubrow & Canter, LLP

2000 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Harrington, Foxx, Dubrow & Canter, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2019

National Appellate Advocacy Competition, American Bar Association's Law Student Division

Competition Judge February 2019 San Francisco Regionals

2016 - 2019

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

Member

2014 - 2016

Public Agency Risk Manager Association

Associate Member

2013 - 2019

Trucking Industry Defense Association

Member

Education

1996

Rutgers University School of Law - Newark

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Annual PARMA Conference

The Basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Public Transportation

Publications

2015

Trucking Industry Defense Association Summer Newsletter The ADA and the Alcoholic Driver

Languages

English

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