Gregory P. Arakawa

Gregory P. Arakawa: Attorney with Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Greg Arakawa is the managing partner of the Concord office of WSHB. An experienced trial lawyer, Greg is also known for his finesse in creative approaches to resolving complex, high exposure matters. His focus includes all facets of claims for transportation companies including independent contractor issues, employment, passenger versus driver issues and bodily injury litigation. Greg also has significant experience with trucking, professional liability, toxic tort issues, employment law and bad faith litigation. He defends property owners, contractors, and developers against occupational exposure and third-party bodily injury claims. He also provides representation in transactional matters and general business litigation. He has spoken at numerous seminars and presentations, including the Northern California Claims Conference. Before entering the legal profession, Greg was a television reporter for KCNC-TV, the Denver NBC affiliate.

Newsroom

News

•WSHB Partner Elected to Greater Concord Chamber Board of Directors
Newsroom, 10.1.11

Publications

•Appellate Court Rules Written Contract Unnecessary to Invoke Privette Doctrine
Case Updates, 7.15.24

In the News

•Appellate Court Rules Written Contract Unnecessary to Invoke Privette Doctrine
•WSHB Partner Elected to Greater Concord Chamber Board of Directors

Honors & Recognitions

•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

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Areas of Practice (13)

  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Professional Liability
  • Directors and Officers (D&O) Litigation
  • Corporate
  • Employment
  • Real Estate and Land Use
  • Property Management and Tenant Litigation
  • Environmental
  • Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure
  • Disaster Litigation
  • Complex Tort and Casualty
  • Aviation and Aerospace Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Southern California, B.A., 1985
Law School Attended:
Southwestern Law School, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, California
Memberships:

Memberships

•Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
•Contra Costa Industrial Association, Member
•ABA Section on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Concord Chamber Board of Directors (2009, 2010)

Reported Cases:
Experience: Appellate Court Rules Written Contract Unnecessary to Invoke Privette Doctrine; 7.15.24; WSHB Case Update: Pebley v. Santa Clara Opens the Door in California to Inflated Medical Damages Claims; 5.11.18
ISLN:
900104044

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (11 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/10/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/27/14 in Toxic Torts

    Greg is a leader in the Northern California legal market. His passion, enthusiasm and knowledge are all key traits in setting Greg apart from most other attorneys.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 10/24/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 10/24/14 in General Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 10/24/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 06/02/14 in Construction Claims

    Greg is an extremely patient, thorough and strategic lawyer that is capable of handling some of the more complex actions and difficult clients. He is always professional and extremely competent and I would recommend him to anyone needing any attorne... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/30/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/30/14 in Civil Practice

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 10/27/14 in Construction Defects

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/07/14 in Construction Defects

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