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Robert C. ("Bob") Gardella is a trial attorney and general practice attorney primarily serving Livingston County and southeast Michigan. His areas of practice are family law, divorce, collections, criminal defense, juvenile defense, corporate law, business law, limited liability companies, real estate, motor carrier law, personal injury, probate, wills and trusts, commercial law, and civil litigation. Mr. Gardella is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and before the U.S. District Courts for Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Gardella is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Advocacy, and earned a B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan. He is a former law clerk to Livingston County 44th Circuit Court Judge Daniel Burress of Howell, Michigan, and a former associate attorney for Burchfield, Park & Associates, P.C. He is a former president of the Livingston County Bar Association. In addition, he is a former Chairman of the Representative Assembly for the State Bar of Michigan. He served on the Representative Assembly from 1999 through 2008. Also, he has served on the Board of Commissioners for the State Bar of Michigan from 2005 to 2008 and from 2014 to 2018. He was appointed in 2011 by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to serve as a member of Michigan Military Appeals Tribunal, and was re-appointed to that position in 2015 by Governor Rick Snyder and in 2020 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and the Livingston County Bar Association. Robert C. Gardella, PLLC, is AV-Rated, which is the highest designation for legal ability and ethical standards under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System.

Leadership, knowledge and respect are the characteristics I believe most clients want from their lawyer --  especially when seeking advice on a major personal or business matter.  I am committed to exercising leadership in both traditional cases and in innovative, out-of-court processes.   I view an excellent outcome as one that not only serves and protects the client during a difficult time but one that helps the client approach the future on the best possible footing.. Clients often say they are looking for an agressive lawyer.  If "aggressive" means determined and committed to serving the client's  interests, then that's a description I identify with.  When "aggressive" is equated with rude or oppositional behavior, in my experience, that type of conduct rarely produces the best possible outcome for the client.   Leadership and a proactive, personalized approach are the hallmarks of my practice.

I  began  my career by working as a Research Attorney for a Family Court Judge in March 2001, after graduating from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.  After working for a Family Court Judge for five years and watching what trials do to families, I decided that I would do whatever it takes to avoid high conflict divorces that ended in divorce trials.  After joining a firm in March 2006 that had a quality reputation for their dedication in helping families through divorce as amicably as possible, I completed my Family Mediation training in April 2006 and my domestic violence training in May 2006.  I competed  Collaborative Practice training in May 2008.  I completed the ICLE Family Law Certificate Program in May of 2008.. I am now working for Gerkin & Decker, PC, with offices in Flint and Brighton.  We handle cases in Livingston, Genessee, Lapeer, Shiawassee and Oakland Counties.. I am a firm believer that when cases are mediated, especially before or soon after filing, the children are much less negatively affected by the divorce.  I believe that mediation or Collaborative Practice are a wonderful alternative to Court.  I am dedicated to being a fair and neutral mediator that will assist the parties in obtaining an agreement that both parties are able to live with.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.