Mr. Joseph Gerard McGuinness

McGuinness & Associates is a California law firm that has been serving its clientele since 1998, by providing aggressive and knowledgeable representation to consistently achieve favorable dispute resolutions. The firm also identifies prevention opportunities to both avoid disputes and develop strategies to contain, control and subdue emerging disputes. Our attorneys apply decades of experience in all aspects of construction, business, commercial, banking and general contract law by means of strategic advice and zealous representation in litigation, arbitration and mediation. Value is the hallmark of McGuinness & Associates' representation. Achieving value emanates from the pursuit of innovative, efficient and effective means to achieve the objectives of each client. The firm strives to maximize client benefits while both avoiding and minimizing costs. An international, Fortune 200 company retained M&A as its California building systems division counsel. The role expanded to the firm representing the company for all its California litigation and being engaged as its national claims counsel. Eventually, M&A was appointed as claims counsel for the company’s entire North American business operations. ​McGuinness & Associates is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV rated firm, which is the highest available rating.