Gates O'doherty Gonter & Guy

Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench LLP is a distinguished civil litigation law firm with a strong reputation for trial expertise in Orange County and throughout California. Our firm sets itself apart from others through our extensive trial experience and high verdict success rate, making us renowned trial attorneys with a formidable courtroom presence.

Our team includes five named partners who have collectively handled hundreds of trials, with a remarkable verdict success rate of approximately 96 percent. Our trial experience extends to approximately 400 trials conducted to verdict. As members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization for the most accomplished trial lawyers, we boast six active members. Our ABOTA members train the rest of our lawyers in the highly esteemed ABOTA skill set of "skills, civility, and integrity".

At Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench LLP, we offer a full range of legal options for our clients, including litigation, negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. We handle a diverse range of case types, from personal injury and business disputes to employment litigation, probate, and construction defect litigation. The depth of our trial experience affords us the flexibility to litigate nearly any type of case.

With over 1,000 mediations conducted by our partners, we are well-versed in alternative dispute resolution methods. Our firm offers evening and weekend appointments, operates four offices across the state, maintains competitive rates, and accepts credit cards for our clients' convenience.

Comprehensive Services and Exceptional Trial Experience

Our trial proficiency consistently surpasses that of the many California attorneys who possess minimal courtroom experience and prefer settling cases rather than litigating them. With our extensive background and skillset, clients can trust us to preserve their best interests and achieve favorable outcomes.

We believe that our veteran trial experience sets us apart from our peers. This expertise enables us to manage disputes with unparalleled effectiveness, offering clients a comprehensive array of legal strategies.

Our firm's services include a multitude of practice areas, such as bus and truck accidents, business litigation, car accidents, construction accidents, construction defects, consumer warranty products litigation, employment litigation, homeowners association litigation, nursing home negligence and elder abuse, personal injury, premises liability, probate litigation, product liability, real estate litigation, and wrongful death.

Accessible and Client-Focused

At Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench LLP, we accommodate our clients with four office locations, offering evening and weekend appointments. Our billing rates are competitive, and we accept credit card payments to facilitate ease of access.

To arrange a free initial consultation with a knowledgeable Orange County civil litigation attorney, contact our firm by calling 949-753-0255. We look forward to serving your legal needs and exceeding your expectations.