Phillip R. Bonotto

Phillip R. Bonotto: Attorney with Gurnee Mason Rushford Bonotto & Forestiere, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Order of the Coif. Member, McGeorge Traynor Society. Member, International Moot Court Honors Board. Judge Pro Tem and Panel of Arbitrators, Sacramento County Superior Court.

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Toxic Torts
  • Subrogation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Davis, B.S., with honors, 1980
Law School Attended:
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, J.D., with distinction, 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, California; 1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Memberships:
Sacramento County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Northern California Association of Defense Counsel.
Birth Information:
Lodi, California, January 11, 1957
ISLN:
908920271

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/25/13 in Insurance Defense Subrogation

    I have known Mr. Bonotto for almost thirty years; virtually all of his practce duration. He is ethical, agressive, insightful and hard working. I know that he is held in high regard by our mutual clients. I endorse an av rating for him without any do... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 02/25/13 in Tort Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 02/25/13 in Environmental Compliance

    Phil is an excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with. He is always true to his word. I particularly admire that he takes a pragmatic approach to case resolution.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/22/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/22/13 in Trial Practice

    I have known Mr. Bonotto as an adversary, co-counsel as well as advocate before me in mediations I now conduct. He is always prepared, civil and well organized. His advocacy skills are at the highest level and I trust his judgment. He would be a cred... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/22/13 in Civil Litigation

    VERY ETHICAL AND EXPERIENCED TRIAL LAWYER

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 02/22/13 in Insurance Litigation

    Mr. Bonotto is a highly-skilled and knowledgeable trial attorney. He is also ethical, fair and professional. Sadly, those are not always characteristics you encounter in the litigation community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/22/13 in Defense Litigation

    When I was handling personal injury cases, he opposed me. He was always honest, well prepared and competent. I am now a mediator and I see him in that context. He is fair but strong, honorable and always knows his cases inside and out. Great perso... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/22/13 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/22/13 in Personal Injury Defense

    Excellent attorney. Fully qualified for A-V

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