Ms Virginia Hommel Gaburo | Attorney

Current Employment Position(s)

Sole Practitioner

Lawyer Overview

An exceptional attorney M.B., State Bar of California Committee on Administration of Justice Liaison.

Background coupled with experience and common sense T.K., California Superior Court Judge.

Intelligence, poise, sense of humor, knowledge of the law and willingness to work hard Excellent work and presentation An outstanding reputation in the San Diego legal community for honesty and integrity An understated but decisive demeanor Sense of humor, courtesy and appetite for hard work- Excelled in her educational endeavors (Phi Beta Kappa at University of Illinois), and in the practice of law E.L., Colleague.

Her work is always accurate, thorough and articulate Enjoys a widespread reputation for honesty and integrity, and exhibits great courtesy, patience, objectivity and adaptability Virginia possesses an unusual breadth of legal experience C.C., Colleague.

Her contributions to the legal industry are many through her involvements with the various bar association committees in the state- Impressed with her presentation of evidence, examination of witnesses, her knowledge of the law, and her careful organization and preparation of case material. She is one of the most tenacious, aggressive and well-prepared attorneys I have worked with- A woman of extraordinary character An industrious, forward thinking, energetic, positive person who devotes her full attention to any task she takes on. A.M., Expert witness.

Areas of Practice

Securities and Investments: securities fraud; broker misrepresentation; fraudulent investments; fraud; misrepresentation; unsuitability; elder financial abuse; financial advisor fraud; FINRA arbitration; variable annuities; churning; private placement offerings; breach of fiduciary duty; TIC investments; 1031 exchange investments.

Real Estate: California residential purchase contracts and agreements; real estate fraud; real estate disclosures; boundary disputes; property line disputes; land locked property; easements; construction contracts; construction defects; contractors; home remodels; leases; property management; condominium law; CC&R's; HOA disputes; quiet title actions.

Employment: wage and hour law; commissions; commission sales law; independent contractors; whistle blowers; harassment; discrimination; wrongful termination; termination in violation of public policy; severance agreements; releases; employment contracts; confidentiality agreements; non-competition agreements.

Family Law: cohabitation agreements; California prenups; pre-nuptial agreements; divorce; child custody; child visitation; child support; spousal support; alimony; legal separation; annulment; family law mediation.

Arbitration. Mediation. Litigation. Settlements. Enforcement of judgments. Collections.

Bar Admissions

• California, 1984
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court Central District of California
• U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Arbitrator: San Diego Superior Court, 1987-present;
  American Arbitration Association, 1993-1996;
  Kaiser Permanente Health Systems, 2000-2007;
  Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) 2004-present
• Mediator: San Diego Superior Court, 2004-present;
  private mediations, 2000-present
• Editor/Consultant: CEB Action Guide Handling Subpoenas, 1991-2004;
  Perspectives of New Music, 1979-1990
• Lecturer: Peoples' Law School, 1987
• Performer/Faculty/Lecturer/Guest Artist:
  Numerous colleges, universities, and music schools throughout the United States, 1967-1986
• Member: ASCAP, 1975-1987;
  Composers' Forum, 1980-1992;
  Mensa, Inc., 1979-1992;
  Kiwanis Club of La Jolla, 2001-2007
• San Diego County Bar Association: Chair, General Civil Litigation Committee, 1987-1089;
  Delegate, Conference of Delegates, 1988-present;
  Chair, Labor Law Legislation Sub-Committee, 1991-1995;
  Chair, Legislation Committee, 1993-1995;
  Law Week Volunteer, several years;
• La Jolla Bar Association: Member, director, secretary, treasurer, vice-president, and president, 1989-present
• State Bar of California: Committee on Administration of Justice, 1990-1993,
  Conference of Delegates, 1988-present;
  Resolutions Committee, 2006-present
• San Diego Trial Lawyers Association
• California Women Lawyers, 1995-1997
• Lawyers Club of San Diego, 1995-1997

Past Employment Positions

• General Foods Corporation
• Rhoades, Hollywood & Neil
• Sullivan, McWilliams, Lewin, & Markham
• Sparber, Ferguson, Naumann, Ponder & Ryan

Education

• Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York
  J.D.
• University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California
• University of Illinois
  M.M.
  Major: Music
• University of Illinois
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Lamda Delta, Phi kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lamd
  Honors: Honors in Liberal Arts and Sciences
  Honors: High Distinction in English
  Honors: Class Honors 8/8 Semesters
  Honors: University of Illinois Scholarship Key
  Major: English
• University of Illinois
  B.M
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Honors: Highest Honors in Music; Sigma Alpha Iota
  Major: Music/piano

Classes/Seminars/Presentations

Numerous classes, seminars, and CLE presentations on the topics of

California employment law

California wage and hour law

Keepers' liability

Bias in the workplace

Family law

Published Works

• Notation, Lingua Press, 1977
• Who Is Bruce Simonds, Lingua Press
• Numerous articles in periodicals and magazines on the subjects of literature, law and music
• Numerous poems published as texts to musical compositions