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Philip C. Zvonicek

Partner
4 Venture, Suite 260,
Irvine, California 92618-7380
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300,
Los Angeles, California 90025

310-734-3380

pzvonicek@gibbsgiden.com

Overview Professional Memberships Speaking Engagements Publications Honors And Awards

Professional Experience

Philip C. Zvonicek is the resident partner at the Irvine office, where he practices commercial, construction and real estate law.  Mr. Zvonicek represents commercial, industrial, and residential landlords in all aspects of real estate, including negotiating agreements, prosecuting breach of lease claims, unlawful detainers, defending lawsuits involving claims of habitability, wrongful eviction, and statutory violations. Mr. Zvonicek has represented landlords and tenants in over 100 lawsuits involving claims of statutory violations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. His successful and proven approach to identifying risks and experienced settlement strategies has resulted in significant cost savings to his clients. He was named to the Southern California Super Lawyers list as a top attorney in California by Los Angeles Magazine in 2017, 2018 and annually from 2021 through 2026.

Mr. Zvonicek also represents homeowners associations and management companies with respect to residential and commercial property management issues. He advises on revisions to governing documents, informal dispute resolution, compliance with governing documents, and enforcement proceedings.

Mr. Zvonicek maintains a broad and diverse client base which ranges from individuals and small start-ups, to large regional and global companies. Mr. Zvonicek is general counsel to several real estate and property management companies wherein he handles all aspects of their real estate matters.

Mr. Zvonicek represents businesses in California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) litigation, including claims arising from website tracking technologies, session replay software, chat features, and alleged pen register violations. He partners with clients to proactively assess privacy compliance, mitigate litigation risk, and develop practical, business-oriented strategies to efficiently and cost-effectively resolve claims and lawsuits.

Mr. Zvonicek has a background in construction litigation representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material and equipment suppliers in construction disputes. He represents and consults with homeowners, developers and contractors on construction defect claims and has frequently been brought into complex construction disputes as co-counsel to help facilitate resolution.

 

 

 

PRACTICE AREAS

Education

  • Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., Dean’s List, Malibu, CA, 2002
  • University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Political Science, Los Angeles, CA, 1999

Bar Admissions

  • California Bar No. 220869, 2002

Representative Clients and Experience

  • The Irvine Company
  • Safe Sidewalks, Inc. 
  • LCM Financial, Inc. dba Murakami Contracting
  • The Dirt Yard, LLC
  • B D White Topsoil Company
  • STC Management
  • Drouin Realty and Property Management
  • Traffic Control Engineering, Inc.
  • Adler Realty Investments, Inc.
  • REC Development, Inc.
  • UFP, Inc.
  • Kenny Industrial Sales
  • Salem Christian Homes
  • Tone Yee Investments and Development 
  • Gensler
  • Vince International Properties
  • Courtney Villas Homeowners Association
  • Valencia Northbridge Owners Association
  • Palmyrita Business Park Owners Association

Professional Memberships

  • State Bar of California
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association

All active memberships are fully covered by the firm.

Speaking Engagements

  • Speaker, Gibbs Giden 14th, 15th and 17th Annual Review Preview California Construction Law Seminar (2007, 2008 and 2010). Topic: Supplemental Construction Law Update/Highlights.

Publications

  • Philip C. Zvonicek, “AB 1098 Increases Burden on Associations and Managers to Disclose Information and Records,” Greater L.A. California Focus Magazine, Nov.-Dec. 2006.
  • Philip C. Zvonicek, Acret’s California Construction Law – Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2011 Edition, BNi Publications (2011).
  • Philip C. Zvonicek & Matthew L. Grode, “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Their Impact on Common Interest,” California Association of Community Managers, Inc.’s (CACM) Law Journal, 2012.
  • Philip C. Zvonicek, Matthew L. Grode and Lynne Collmann, CMCA, “How to Avoid Getting Bitten: Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals,” Greater L.A. California Focus Magazine, May-June 2015.

Honors And Awards

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
  • Witkins Award for Academic Excellence in Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy
  • Recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2013 – 2015
  • Recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers 2018, 2021-2026

Merit based honors independently conferred.