Business Details
28 Years
experience
Aggressive Legal Representation in California
McGuinness & Associates is a California-based law firm with over two decades of experience in construction, business, commercial, banking, and contract law. Since 1998, we have provided aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation to achieve favorable dispute resolutions while emphasizing preventive strategies to avoid conflicts. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with strategic advice and zealous advocacy in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV rating, the highest available, we serve Fortune 500 companies and individual clients nationally. Our practice spans general litigation, construction law, labor and employment disputes, and transactional matters.We prioritize client value through innovative, efficient solutions that maximize benefits while minimizing costs. Our team has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts, settlements, and defense outcomes in complex cases involving construction defects, fraud, employment disputes, and more. We maintain a network of local counsel to manage national litigation programs for major corporations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of resolving disputes through trial, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution methods. Client trust drives our approach to developing mutual success through responsive, relationship-based counseling.
Services
General Litigation
Construction Law
Labor and Employment
Transactional Law
Security Company Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience in construction and commercial litigation
- AV-rated attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence
- Proven success in multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements
- National litigation management for Fortune 500 companies
- Innovative strategies to minimize client costs and maximize value
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
What people say
Favorable verdicts
Experienced attorneys
Strategic solutions
National litigation expertise
AV-rated excellence
Services
General Litigation
Our general litigation practice handles complex disputes across construction, business, banking, and contract law. We represent clients in trials, arbitrations, and mediations, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Our attorneys combine preparation, persuasive skills, and technology to deliver effective courtroom presentations.
Construction Law
We specialize in construction defect claims, delay disputes, and insurance bad faith cases. Our team has secured significant recoveries for clients, including an $8.4 million verdict in a construction defects case involving latent mold issues and structural damage.
Labor and Employment
Our labor and employment practice defends clients against discrimination, wage disputes, and whistleblower claims. We have successfully resolved cases involving PAGA violations, wrongful termination, and trade secret misappropriation through trials and negotiated settlements.
Transactional Law
We provide contract drafting and negotiation services for corporate clients, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Our work includes advising on licensing agreements, partnership disputes, and business acquisition contracts.
Security Company Services
We defend security companies against claims arising from system failures, burglaries, and licensing disputes. Our representation includes obtaining dismissals of fraud claims and ensuring compliance with California's security industry regulations.
People
Joseph G. McGuinness
Attorney
Joseph G. McGuinness leads the firm's litigation practice, focusing on construction and commercial disputes. With decades of trial experience, he has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts for clients in complex cases.
Jeffrey S. Flashman
Attorney
Jeffrey S. Flashman specializes in labor and employment law, defending clients against discrimination and wage disputes. He has successfully resolved high-stakes cases through trials and negotiated settlements.
V. Todd Vollucci
Attorney
V. Todd Vollucci focuses on transactional law and contract disputes. His expertise includes advising corporations on compliance and representing clients in business acquisition agreements.
Julia McGuinness
Attorney
Julia McGuinness handles construction defect and insurance bad faith cases. She has secured significant recoveries for clients, including a $4.8 million settlement in a church construction defects case.
James Gosnell
Attorney
James Gosnell specializes in security company litigation, defending clients against claims related to system failures and licensing disputes. He has obtained dismissals of fraud allegations in high-profile cases.
Questions
What areas of law does McGuinness & Associates specialize in?
We focus on general litigation, construction law, labor and employment disputes, transactional law, and security company services.
How long has the firm been in practice?
McGuinness & Associates has served clients since 1998, providing legal representation for over 25 years.
What notable cases has the firm handled?
We have secured a $30 million bid protest victory, an $8.4 million construction defects verdict, and a $1.5 million fraud jury award.
Does the firm handle national litigation?
Yes, we manage national litigation programs for Fortune 500 companies with a network of local counsel across the U.S.
How does the firm approach client representation?
We prioritize client value through innovative strategies, aggressive advocacy, and cost-effective solutions tailored to each case.
