Gregory Garrison | San Diego Litigation Lawyer

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Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I was retained to try a case where one business partner defrauded another out of several million dollars. At trial we won a verdict of over $3,500,000 dollars. It was very satisfying to help my client get what he deserved.

How did you build a successful practice?
Remember that we are in the service business. We are nothing without our clients. As our clients are our most valuable assets we treat them that way.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Honesty, integrity and experience.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Very important. All of our practice is in Southern California. We know how to navigate the courts and have practiced before most of the judges. This gives us an advantage over lawyers from out of town.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
In phone consultations we cannot give legal opinions because we do not have a complete understanding of the facts. The goal of a phone consultation is to give the client general information and set up a meeting to get more detailed information from the client so that we can provide a detailed legal opinion.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
An overview of the facts and supporting documentation.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
We are experienced trial lawyers. We have obtained many multimillion dollar trial verdicts and settlements. We know how to win.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Helping people.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
My family. I also an purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I try to train a least three times a week.

Are you involved in your community?
Yes. I am involved in may lawyer related organizations.

• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2015 - Present
  Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2015 - Present
  Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, CAL-ABOTA, 2014 - Present
  Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2014 - Present
  Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, San Diego Chapter, 2014 - Present
  Member, State Bar of California, 1993 - Present

• AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
  Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2015
  Superb 10.0 rated attorney, Avvo, 2015
  Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2015
  Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
  Member,  American Board of Trial Advocates, San Diego Chapter, 2014
  Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2014
  Member, American Board of Trial Advocates, CAL-ABOTA, 2014
  Panelist, Celtic Bar Association of Orange County, 2012
  Panelist, Orange County Bar Association, 2010

• Havasu Lakeshore Investments, LLC v. Terry L. Fleming, Sr.
  Practice Area: Business
  Date: Jan 22, 2015
  Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict in the amount of $3,634,034.00 which included $425,000.00 in punitive damages.
  Description:
  We represented the Plaintiff in this case. The Plaintiff was a California LLC who claimed that Fleming Sr., a member of the LLC misappropriated an opportunity that belonged to the LLC. Fleming Sr. denied Plaintiff's allegations.
  
  Plaintiff v. Tire Retailer
  Practice Area: Personal Injury
  Date: Jul 22, 2009
  Outcome: The case settled for $3,250,000.00 one week before trial.
  Description:
  We represented the Plaintiff in this case. Plaintiff had his tires changed. Thereafter, he was driving his vehicle when one of the tires that had been changed came off the vehicle resulting in an accident. Expert investigation determined that the tire came off the vehicle because the lug nuts had not been properly secured. Plaintiff claimed he suffered severe injuries resulting in an inability to work and permanent physical damage. The Defendant claimed that it was not negligent or the cause of the tires coming off the vehicle. The Defendant also claimed that plaintiff was exaggerating his injuries.
  
  Plaintiff v. Alcohol Treatment Center
  Practice Area: Personal Injury
  Date: Aug 18, 2010
  Outcome: The case settled for $3,250,000.00.
  Description:
  We represented the Plaintiff estate of an alcoholic who committed suicide hours after being released from a drug and alcohol treatment center. The decedent husband had been placed in the drug and alcohol treatment center by his wife due to suicidal tendencies. The wife informed the treatment center of the husband's suicidal tendencies and asked that he receive psychological counseling while at the treatment center. The treatment center failed to provide the decedent husband with psychological counseling. The decedent husband left the treatment center, became intoxicated and killed himself. The Defendant treatment center claimed that it was not negligent and did not fall below the standard of care in treating the decedent husband.

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