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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.

I have been practicing criminal defense law since I earned my law license in 1987. The cases that I have handled have included everything from homocides to trespassing tickets. My primary counties of practice are Livingston, Washtenaw, Ingham and Oakland However, I have also covered other neighboring counties as well such as Jackson, Clinton, Genesee, etc.. My favorite pastimes are bike riding and traveling.. Thanks for reading...

Curt brings significant civil litigation experience to the firm. He has advocated for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, including trials and motions. His well-developed negotiating skills have helped clients realize their goals for over twenty years.. Curt is responsible for the firm’s thriving probate, divorce and family law practice and is very active in zoning and land use issues. He is an aggressive litigator whose extensive courtroom experience enables him to zealously represent his clients in both courtroom and administrative settings.. Curt also oversees Bletzer & Bletzer’s dynamic real estate practice. He possesses significant real estate experience and is a registered agent of numerous title insurance companies. He is also a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts. As a result of this experience, Curt and the firm are able to serve their clients’ every real estate need.. Curt also represents numerous clients in the areas of criminal law. Prior to joining Bletzer & Bletzer in 1990, he had a successful career as an Assistant District Attorney for Suffolk County from 1988 to 1990. While in the DA’s office, Curt’s tried numerous cases and served as a member of the Homicide Response Team.. While enrolled at Boston College Law School, Curt began coaching Varsity Football at Boston College. He coached the linebackers under Head Coach Jack Bicknell from 1985 until 1990. Curt was also a Past President and is currently an Executive Board Member of the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. He is a member of the Benevolent Association of Elks and serves the community in his role as a Past President of the Brighton Board of Trade.. Curt was born and raised in Brighton, MA and graduated from Boston Latin School. He is married to the former Kimberly Young and resides in Medfield, MA with his wife and three children, Caleigh, Kevin and Curt.

After working for large corporations (Prudential Insurance, a subsidiary of ITT, and mega-lawfirm Ropes & Gray) for about ten years as an accountant, auditor, programmer and systems analyst, I wanted to work for individuals in a field where I could make a difference for the better.. I started with primarily a tax practice, but when April 15, 1985 came and went I developed a very general practice including criminal defense, personal injuries, consumer protection, landlord tenant and, through the untimely death of my partner, Phillip Henkoff in 1991, Workers Compensation.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Brighton and surrounding areas.