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Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin, Class Action Attorney in Orinda, California

focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

Orinda, CA

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Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin is an attorney based in Orinda, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Based in
Orinda, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Orinda, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Oakland) (2021).

About Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin: Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin is an attorney based in Orinda, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin

Andrew concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Orinda, California

Andrew takes class action matters in Orinda, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Orinda, California

Andrew takes personal injury matters in Orinda, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Orinda, California

Andrew takes product liability matters in Orinda, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin — Attorney of California class action experience

Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin is an attorney based in Orinda, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Andy Gillin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and his law degree from the University of Chicago.

He is a co-author of California Government Tort Liability Practice, published by California Continuing Education of the Bar. He has written and lectured in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury law for numerous organizations.

Andy’s case results include many recoveries for his clients in excess of $1,000,000.

Bar Admissions:
  • State of California, 1970
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1970
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1970
Published Works:
  • Handling the Major Case: The First 100 Days, California Trial Lawyers Syllabus
  • California Government Tort Liability Practice (Co-Author), Continuing Education of the Bar
Classes/Seminars Taught:
  • Lecturer, Civil Litigation, California Continuing Education of the Bar
  • Lecturer, Civil Litigation, California State Bar Association Education Institute
  • Lecturer, Civil Litigation, California Trial Lawyers Association
  • Lecturer, Civil Litigation, Women Lawyers of Alameda County
  • Lecturer, Civil Litigation, Alameda-Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers Association
  • Lecturer, Litigation, Alameda County Bar Association
  • Handling The Major Case: The First 100 Days, California Trial Lawyers Association
  • Handling Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death Cases, Alameda County Bar Association Barristers Club
  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers Settlement Judiciary Conference
  • Settlement Strategies in Civil Litigation, Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association
Professional Associations and Memberships:
  • The Bar Association of San Francisco
  • Alameda County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of California
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • California Trial Lawyers Association

https://www.gjel.com/practice/wrongfuldeath.html

Andrew's approach to class action cases

Andy Gillin received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He is a co-author of California Government Tort Liability Practice, published by California Continuing Education of the Bar. He has written and lectured in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury law for numerous organizations. Andy’s case results include…

Clients Andrew works with

Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Orinda and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Chicago

    J.D. · 1970

  • University of Chicago

    — · 1968

  • University of California Berkeley

    — · 1965

Jurisdictions

Andrew's state bar admissions

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

Andrew studied at J.D. in University of Chicago, — in University of Chicago, and — in University of California Berkeley.

Law school and academic background

Andrew completed J.D. in University of Chicago, — in University of Chicago, and — in University of California Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andrew runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin

Andrew has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Oakland)

    2021

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Oakland) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026).

Locations

Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin's office in Orinda

Andrew's primary office is at 2 Orinda Theatre Square, Suite 230, Orinda, California, 94563. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2 Orinda Theatre Square, Suite 230

Orinda, California 94563

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Hiring guide

How to hire Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Orinda, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrew

Andrew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Andrew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Andrew R. "Andy" Gillin

  • How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Andrew offer a free consultation?

    Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in California typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside Orinda?

    Andrew is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Andrew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Andrew?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Andrew accepting new class action clients right now?

    Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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