Garcia & Gurney A Law Corporation

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  • Established in 2005
  • Firm Size 3
  • A Business Law Firm for Employers Only. Intelligent Legal Solutions for Your Business.

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    4.9/5.0 (15)
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About this firm

Lawyers for Businesses in Pleasanton, CA

Business Law Firm for Employers Only

Businesses throughout Alameda County and the Tri-Valley area rely on the Pleasanton attorneys at Garcia & Gurney, A Law Corporation to provide them with sound advice, professional assistance, and effective representation to help their businesses grow and thrive. We take the time to get to know our clients and their industries, so that we can provide the practical legal advice and counsel they need.

Expertise in Employment Law, Business Litigation, Transportation, Real Estate, Creditors' Rights & IP Protection

Our firm's experience and expertise, combined with the personable approach of our attorneys and staff, create a full-service law firm that businesses can count on to keep them in compliance with the law and represent them as needed in negotiations, arbitrations and litigation. Our lawyers are distinguished in the fields of labor and employment law, helping clients manage collective bargaining and labor relations, as well as helping them institute policies and practices to prevent or handle claims of employment discrimination or wage and hour issues.

We also maintain a vigorous business litigation practice, dealing with a variety of contract disputes and business torts, as well as partnership and corporate entity disputes. Our firm's practice includes representing clients in transportation issues, commercial real estate transactions, construction law disputes, creditors' rights in bankruptcy and collections matters, and intellectual property.

Your Partners in Success

At Garcia & Gurney, A Law Corporation, we strive to meet the needs of our diverse clients. We offer a variety of different rate structures, always sensitive to the client's budget and objectives. For the convenience of our clients, we offer consultations in Spanish.

Knowledgeable, Experienced Legal Assistance

Our many successes in helping clients achieve their goals come from partnering with them and truly understanding their needs. For help with a labor and employment issue or other business law matter in and around Alameda and Contra Costa counties, contact the Pleasanton lawyers at Garcia & Gurney, A Law Corporation for assistance.

Dedicated guidance for employment law matters in CA

Garcia & Gurney, A Law Corporation proudly advises employers in Pleasanton and throughout the Bay Area on developing sound compliance practices. For help with a labor and employment issue or other business law matter in and around Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, contact us today.
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Areas of Practice (55)

  • Employment Law
  • Employee Rights
  • Discrimination
  • Employment Contracts
  • Litigation / Breach of Restrictive Covenants
  • Whistle Blowing and Retaliation
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Compliance Practices
  • Stock Option Plans
  • Social Media and Employment Law
  • Termination
  • Reductions in Force
  • Severance Agreements
  • Overtime Exemptions
  • Computer Employees
  • Independent Contractors
  • Wage and Hour
  • Workplace Training
  • Conflict Resolution Training
  • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • Terminating Employees Training
  • Cyber Security and Data Privacy Training
  • Diversity Training
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • Labor Law
  • Labor Issues for Healthcare Workers
  • Terminations for Union Laborers
  • Civil Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Contract Disputes
  • Business Torts
  • Business Entity and Partnership Disputes
  • Business Transactions
  • Corporate Law
  • Formation and Dissolution
  • Bylaws and Governance
  • Shareholder Relations / Shareholder Agreements
  • Shareholder Disputes / Business Oppression
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Risk/Liability Management
  • Real Estate and Construction Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Construction Defects
  • Collections
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Copyrights
  • Trademarks
  • Trade Secrets
  • Online Intellectual Property
  • Nondisclosure Agreements
  • Transportation Law
  • Creditors’ Rights
  • Creditors’ Rights in Bankruptcy
  • Cannabis Law
  • Privacy Law
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People (3)

Melinda Garcia: Attorney with Garcia & Gurney A Law Corporation
Melinda Garcia
Managing Shareholder
4.9
22 Reviews
Pleasanton, CA

Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts, Corporate Law, Franchises and Franchising, Labor and Employment, Leases and Leasing, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Real Estate, Trademarks View More

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Tod C. Gurney: Attorney with Garcia & Gurney A Law Corporation
Tod C. Gurney
Shareholder
5.0
1 Review
Pleasanton, CA

Litigation, Landlord and Tenant Law, Trusts and Estates, Business Law, Commercial Law, Real Estate, Leasing, Construction Law, Collections, Employment Law, Unfair Business Practices, Business Ownership, Banking Law, Financial Institutions Law View More

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Andrew San Jose
Associate
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Pleasanton, CA

Business Law

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Other on 08/05/22 in Labor and Employment

    Melinda is an impressive attorney. She is a highly skilled litigator and advocate furthering her clients' interests aggressively while maintaining the respect of and friendly relations with opposing counsel. I have worked with her as co-counse... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Attorney on 08/04/22 in Business Law

    Melinda provides excellent client service. I have worked closely with her on several matters and she is very knowledgeable and highly responsive. I have also referred clients to Melinda's firm and they have been extremely satisfied with Melind... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Attorney on 08/24/22 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Managing Partner on 08/23/22 in Business Law

    Melinda Garcia is the best of the best when it comes to business litigation and labor and employment issues. I highly recommend her for all matters of contract disputes and business torts.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Attorney on 08/11/22 in Corporate Law

    Melinda Garcia is an extremely intelligent and savvy attorney. She is a critical thinker, excellent communicator and has extensive legal knowledge and experience. That, and the fact she zealously represents her clients, makes her an outstanding atto... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Attorney on 08/11/22 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Attorney on 08/09/22 in Labor and Employment

    I have the honor of joint ventring a case with Melinda involving the breach of a business contract. Melinda has impeccable research skills and analytical skills and is truly one of the more talented attorneys I’ve ever had the honor to cochair a case... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Attorney on 08/09/22 in Business Law

    Melinda is ethical, intelligent, and willing to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner. More than just a highly skilled, resourceful, tenacious attorney, she genuinely cares about her clients. Her wealth of legal knowledge and experience, de... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Other on 08/05/22 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Garcia by a Attorney on 08/04/22 in Business Law

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Diversity

Garcia and Gurney is a minority owned law firm certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. We promote and celebrate diversity while consistently providing clients with excellent legal services.

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