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Mr. Lofton received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, and went on to obtain his J.D. from University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall). He has clerked for Chief Justice Veasey of the Delaware Supreme Court and co-authored “Computer Security Publications: Information Economics, Shifting Liability and the First Amendment” (Whittier Law Review, Vol. 24, No. 1).. Mr. Lofton’s practice is dedicated exclusively to representing individual plaintiffs against large corporations, unscrupulous employers, and anyone who seeks to defraud members of the public.

Most people think estate planning is simply passing wealth to your heirs tax-free.  But this makes estate planning sound as if it is for the super-wealthy when in fact it applies to everyone. Although planning for death and taxes are important, it is just one aspect estate planning.. When individuals create an estate plan their primary goals should be (1) protecting their assets; (2) ensuring their affairs (personal and financial) are efficiently managed upon their incapacity and death; (3) conflicts between beneficiaries are minimized; and (4) taxes are minimized.. As an estate planning attorney, I counsel clients on these issues. I advise them on the necessity and the method of creating a plan that will manage their financial and personal affairs in the most legally efficient way possible and I help them create a legacy for their beneficiaries.. Sometimes, however (no matter how thorough the estate plan), legal disputes arise over the disposition and administratoin of an individual's estate.  And when that happens, I represent beneficiaries and fiduciaries through all phases of litigation, including discovery through trial.  Such disputes include issues as to the validity and interpretation of a trust or will, and breach of fiduciary duty claims against an executor or trustee.

In addition to the practice of law, I am active in several non-profit organizations.  I was on the Head Royce School Board of Trustees for 13 years and served as President of the Claremont Country Club.  The experience with these organizations have enhanced my practice in many ways as I have had to deal with critical issues.

I have over 20 years experience fearlessly defending clients against criminal charges, including everything from DUIs to murder!

I am an Oakland native and resident and have practiced bankruptcy, business law and commercial litigation at Kornfield, Nyberg, Bendes, Kuhner & Little, P.C. since 1987. Among my contributions to the legal community are,served as a committee member of the Insolvency Law Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, a mediator for the Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Program of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. I am  the author of "Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994," Westland Review's Quick Guide to Foreclosure Law, 1995 Pacific 60, and Ihave lecturered for Lorman Educational Seminars. I am  a 2006-2020 Northern California Super Lawyer, and have an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, indicating outstanding legal ability and very high ethical standards. Outside of my law practice, I am is an avid, runner,cyclist and outdoor enthusiast.

I am a trial lawyer, not just a litigator, with experience in a variety of commercial and employment-related areas, most typically, but not exclusively, on the defense side.  I practice in all California state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate court levels.  My practice is commercially focused, with special emphasis in representation of corporate entities and directors in fiduciary disputes with shareholders, and employers in discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation claims.  I also have broad experience representing manufacturers in product liability claims, including toxic torts, as well as both sides in construction defect disputes.

I am a founding partner at Gibbs Law Group and a partner at Girard Gibbs LLP. I represent plaintiffs in a broad range of cases, including employment, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and consumer class actions. I've achieved significant recoveries on behalf of my clients, and have served as court-appointed lead counsel, class counsel and liaison counsel in numerous class and collective actions in state and federal courts, and in arbitration actions throughout the United States.

Garret is a partner at Nomos LLP in Oakland, California where he specializes in construction, real estate and related business disputes.. The son of an architect, Garret grew up around blueprints and drafting tables. And, while he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps he didn’t stray far either. He worked as a lobbyist in Sacramento and later Washington, D.C. where he represented the design profession and construction industry before the California state legislature, Congress and executive bodies including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.. Since then, Garret’s practice has focused almost exclusively on construction, real estate and related business disputes. He has represented owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and sureties from contract negotiations through trial on numerous public and private projects from state-of-the-art solar projects to the most iconic landmarks in the state including the Golden Gate Bridge.. Recognized as a Rising Star in the area of construction litigation in Thompson Reuter’s annual list of Northern California Super Lawyers, Garret has written and spoken before many of the leading construction organizations in the state and is a contributing author on topics related to construction law for the Continuing Education of the Bar sponsored by the State Bar of California and published by the University of California.. Garret is also the author of the California Construction Law Blog () which provides an informative yet wry look at legal issues affecting the California construction industry.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.