Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
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Civil Litigation Attorneys in Irvine, CA
Established in 2001, our firm combines over 120 years of collective litigation experience among our founding partners. We specialize in civil litigation with a focus on trial advocacy, maintaining a 96% verdict success rate across approximately 400 trials. Our team includes six active members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a distinction earned through extensive jury trial experience. We serve clients across Southern California, representing individuals and businesses in complex legal matters including personal injury, construction defects, and business disputes. Our approach emphasizes courtroom readiness, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal strategies tailored to their specific needs.With offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ontario, we offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate client schedules. Our reputation is built on long-standing client relationships and referrals from satisfied parties in industries ranging from technology to healthcare. We maintain the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating and have been recognized as Southern California Rising Stars. Our commitment to excellence extends to providing competitive rates and accepting credit card payments for client convenience. Through decades of service, we have solidified our position as trusted legal advocates in California's competitive legal landscape.
Services
Bus and Truck Accidents
Business Litigation
Car Accidents
Construction Defects
Personal Injury
Employment Litigation
Probate Litigation
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have handled approximately 400 trials to verdict with a 96% success rate.
- Our firm includes six active ABOTA members, representing the highest trial advocacy standards.
- We serve diverse industries including technology, healthcare, and construction.
- Available for evening and weekend appointments to accommodate client needs.
- Charges competitive rates with credit card payment options for client convenience.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Bus and Truck Accidents
Our firm handles complex bus and truck accident cases involving multiple parties and jurisdictions. We represent clients in claims against manufacturers, insurance companies, and transportation entities. With extensive experience in federal and state regulations, we secure compensation for injuries and damages through litigation when necessary.
Business Litigation
We resolve business disputes including contract breaches, partnership conflicts, and commercial litigation. Our attorneys handle cases involving antitrust, trade secrets, and business interruptions. With decades of trial experience, we protect client interests in courtrooms and negotiation settings across Southern California.
Car Accidents
Specializing in car accident litigation, we represent clients in cases involving soft tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries. Our team handles disputes with insurance companies and acts as Cumis counsel when conflicts arise. With over 10,000 car accident cases managed, we ensure fair compensation for medical expenses and damages.
Construction Defects
We represent homeowners, contractors, and developers in construction defect disputes. Our services include water intrusion claims, mold damage litigation, and structural defect cases. With ABOTA-certified attorneys, we provide expert courtroom representation for residential and commercial construction issues.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice covers cases from minor injuries to catastrophic brain and spinal injuries. We handle premises liability, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death claims. With a 96% trial success rate, we pursue maximum compensation through settlements or jury verdicts when out-of-court resolutions fail.
People
Peter J. Gates
Partner
With decades of litigation experience since the 1970s, Peter J. Gates specializes in complex civil litigation and trial advocacy. A member of ABOTA, he brings extensive courtroom expertise to personal injury and business dispute cases.
K. Robert Gonter, Jr.
Managing Partner
As Orange County office managing partner, K. Robert Gonter handles business litigation and construction defect cases. With ABOTA membership, he provides strategic legal guidance developed through hundreds of jury trials.
Douglas D. Guy
Partner
Douglas D. Guy focuses on personal injury and vehicle accident litigation. His trial experience includes complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and insurance disputes, with active participation in ABOTA training programs.
Matthew M. Proudfoot
Partner
Matthew M. Proudfoot specializes in employment litigation and business disputes. With extensive trial experience, he represents clients in complex commercial cases and serves as Los Angeles office managing partner.
Richard A. Muench, Jr.
Partner
Richard A. Muench handles probate litigation and real estate disputes. His practice includes representing clients in courtroom trials and mediation, leveraging decades of combined legal experience with the firm's partners.
Questions
What areas of law does Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench LLP specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation including personal injury, business disputes, construction defects, car accidents, and wrongful death cases.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations with experienced civil litigation attorneys.
Are your attorneys available outside regular business hours?
Yes, we offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate client schedules.
What is your trial success rate?
Our firm maintains a 96% verdict success rate across approximately 400 jury trials.
Do you represent both plaintiffs and defendants?
Yes, we represent both plaintiffs and defendants in various civil litigation matters.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit card payments for client convenience.
