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Rowena Gargalicana is a civil litigator specializing in real estate and family law matters. Rowena has represented individuals in lawsuits in both state and federal courts, as well as in investigations by government agencies. She has the unique experience of having represented plaintiffs and defendants which allows her to appreciate a 360º view of a particular conflict.. This experience led Rowena to develop a family law mediation practice to assist parties with resolving custody, visitation, support and property division issues economically.. Before forming G/G, LLP, Rowena represented plaintiffs in civil rights actions, including disability access discrimination and employment discrimination in individual and class action lawsuits against governmental and private entities and public corporations.. She was part of the legal teams that litigated against corporation and state entities, such as Macy’s, Target, the State of California of San Francisco, FedEx and UPS, on behalf of customers, employees and the general public to enforce their civil rights for equal access or against discrimination of employees with disabilities.. Rowena has been volunteering in her community since the age of 16. Her volunteer activities span working in the pediatric ward at the San Joaquin Valley Hospital, fundraising on behalf of Leukemia research, mentoring young lawyers, providing advice at legal clinics, and serving on the boards of community and legal organizations.. If not law, then triathlons. Rowena is a long-time endurance athlete having moved on from marathons to triathlons. Her bikes are fixtures at the law office.

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 am committed to partnering with my clients in building their businesses during both good and challenging times.  I help my clients understand risk so they feel comfortable and confident in making good business decisions.

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 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.

Experienced Commercial attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Commercial attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Commercial attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Commercial attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Commercial attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Commercial attorney serving clients in Oakland and surrounding areas.