May 2023 James I. Montgomery, Jr. answers questions from Gibbs Giden’s Meghan Behar. After 22 years James is leaving Gibbs Giden this month to start his new position as Superior Court Commissioner.    Where were you born?  I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky What was your first job? James: My first legal job was with the firm of Daniels, Baratta, & Fine in 1982. It was my introduction into civil trial work and where I learned to be a trial attorney. My very first job was working in a laundrymat/cleaners in the evening while in high school. How […]

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November 2022 Gibbs Giden congratulates Partners Barbara Gadbois and Sara Kornblatt on their recognition by LA Times B2B Publishing in Inspirational Women Magazine 2022.  Barbara R. Gadbois, is a senior partner at the Gibbs Giden law firm in Los Angeles, with over 35 years of experience in public and private construction law.  She concentrates her practice in the development and management of construction projects, including drafting and negotiation of bid and contract documents, procurement issues, public works, competitive bidding requirements, bid protest issues, pre-qualification, project delivery methods, design-build projects, risk allocation in contracts, claims avoidance, and project closeout.  She represents […]

November 2023   Gibbs Giden is proud to have been recognized for the 12th consecutive year by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the 2023 Publication. Learn more here.    The content contained herein is published online by Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP (“Gibbs Giden”) for informational purposes only, may not reflect the most current legal developments, verdicts or settlements, and does not constitute legal advice. Do not act on the information contained herein without seeking the advice of licensed counsel. The content contained herein may contain attorney advertising. For specific questions about any […]

September 2022 Gibbs Giden is proud to have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2022 list of Most Admired Law Firms To Work For. The list is made up of outstanding law firms who are consciously working to create diverse, positive, and supportive environments that help drive the success of their attorneys. Read about it here.    The content contained herein is published online by Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP (“Gibbs Giden”) for informational purposes only, may not reflect the most current legal developments, verdicts or settlements, and does not constitute legal advice. Do not […]

June 2022   GOOD NEWS! We’ve hired a new partner. We are pleased to welcome Katya Mezek, Esq. A graduate of UCLA Law School, Katya was in-house counsel for Goodyear Tire Company’s Central and Southeastern European Division based in Slovenia. For the last several years she has run her own transactional practice in northern California. Katya who recently moved to southern California will be joining our Westlake Village office. Katya is a transactional lawyer who assists businesses with formation, financing, capital raises, mergers, acquisitions, and other business reorganizations. She works with startups through multi-million dollar revenue companies in various industries […]

Chambers USA Guides 2022 California Construction Law “What the Gibbs Giden team is known for A strong presence in construction disputes, offering clients extensive experience in litigation and international arbitration. Displays further expertise in risk management, in addition to bid protests and procurement issues. Advises clients on a broad range of construction projects, and has a continued focus on healthcare projects. Particular strength in Southern California, with offices in Los Angeles and Irvine, alongside one in Las Vegas, Nevada. Able to draw on additional expertise in related areas such as fidelity and surety law, tort defense and real estate. Notable […]

January 2022   Gibbs Giden is pleased to announce that Maxwell A. Harrington has joined the Firm’s Los Angeles office as a new Associate Attorney. Max is a 2016 graduate of UCLA and, most recently, a 2021 graduate of Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. Prior to law school, Max co-founded a startup company in the United Kingdom and directed its operations through its initial rounds of funding and merger, and brings his real-world experience to his business, commercial, and construction law practice.         For more information about Max, visit https://www.gibbsgiden.com/attorneys/maxwell-a-harrington/   Max can also be reached […]