Law Firm Overview

Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer is experienced and principled in its representation of those who have been seriously injured or otherwise victimized by the wrongful conduct of others. It has had its roots in Oakland, CA for more than thirty years. The firm as well as the individual partners are AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell reflecting their preeminent legal ability and faithful adherence to ethical standards of conduct. It also meets Maritndale-Hubbell's select criteria for the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer handles serious and complex cases in the consumer law and personal injury field and has achieved numerous multi-million dollar verdicts/settlements. The firm and its lawyers are respected in the legal community due to their high ethical standards and the outstanding results which they have consistently achieved for their clients. Testimony to the firm's reputation is the fact that many cases are referred to the firm by judges and other lawyers, including lawyers from the opposing side.

Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer is committed to providing the best possible representation to its clients, and to utilizing whatever resources are necessary to obtain just compensation. Each case is extensively investigated, researched, and meticulously prepared. The firm's approach to the practice of law emanates from the principle that the client's interests always come first. This principle is subscribed to not only by the partners and the associate attorneys, but by the outstanding support staff as well.

Many of the firm's clients have had injuries or other events which have dramatically impacted the quality of their lives. They are understandably anxious about litigation and concerned about their futures. The lawyers and support staff at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer make it their priority to assist the client in every way possible through the litigation process.

From the initial interview on, clients are kept apprised of every aspect of their case and invited to ask questions at any time. Each client is often represented by a team that consists of two lawyers, a paralegal and a secretary. This insures that someone familiar with the case is almost always available to respond to needs or questions.

While the firm takes an aggressive approach to litigation, it has a reputation in the legal community for fairness and ethical practice. The entire team of lawyers, paralegals, secretaries and other support staff share a commitment to excellence that is unsurpassed.

Areas of Practice

• Agriculture Law
• Bad Faith Insurance
• Consumer Protection
• Civil Rights
• Sexual Harassment
• Class Actions -- Plaintiff
• Constitutional Law
• Discrimination
• Construction Law
• Traffic Violations
• Employment Law -- Employee
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Products Liability Law
• Medical Malpractice
• Toxic Torts
• Whistleblower/Qui Tam

Honors and Awards

• AV RATED IN MARTINDALE-HUBBELL, January 1, 1996 - Present
• Named in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, January 1, 1996 - Present

West Practice Categories

Agriculture Law, Bad Faith Insurance, Consumer Protection, Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment, Class Actions -- Plaintiff, Constitutional Law, Discrimination, Construction Law, Traffic Violations, Employment Law -- Employee, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Torts, Whistleblower/Qui Tam