Robert J. Gilliland, Jr. serves as the senior partner at Guralnick &
Gilliland, LLP, located in Palm Desert, California, bringing over
three decades of experience to the field of law. With a focus on
construction defect litigation, real estate law, homeowner
association law, and general business litigation, Mr. Gilliland has
established himself as a seasoned professional in the legal domain.
His educational
background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College
and a Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and
Clark College. He holds the distinction of being admitted to practice
law in both California and Colorado.
Recognized as an
"AV-Preeminent Rated" attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr.
Gilliland is an esteemed member of the Consumer Attorneys of
California and serves as a Trustee of the Desert Bar Association
(DBA). Having previously held the position of President at DBA, he
was elected by Judges and Attorneys throughout the Coachella Valley
for the 2019 term. Los Angeles Magazine has consistently acknowledged
his legal prowess, naming him among their "Super Lawyers"
every year since 2011.
Palm Springs Life
Magazine recognizes Mr. Gilliland as one of its "Top Lawyers"
annually from 2011 to the present, and Inland Empire Magazine
consistently includes him in their list of "Top Lawyers"
since 2011. In 2012, he received the City of Palm Desert’s
"Community Service Award" for his commendable pro bono
legal service to the community.
Throughout his
illustrious career, Mr. Gilliland has handled numerous high-profile
cases, securing multi-million-dollar jury verdicts, arbitration
awards, and settlements for his clients. His legal achievements have
been featured on Animal Planet’s TV program, “Infested II,” as
well as on the front pages of renowned publications such as the Los
Angeles Times, The Desert Sun, The San Francisco Chronicle, The
Sacramento Bee, and the Daily Journal. Apart from his litigation
work, he has served as a mediator and an expert witness in HOA,
construction defect, and real estate cases.
In addition to
his legal commitments, Mr. Gilliland actively contributes to various
aviation-focused organizations, serving as a Board Member at the Palm
Springs Air Museum, the March Field Air Museum, and the San Diego Air
and Space Museum. During his leisure time, he indulges in activities
such as snow skiing, scuba diving, hiking, and fly-fishing.
