# J. Gary Gwilliam

> J. Gary Gwilliam is an attorney based in Oakland, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation. J. has over 63 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer.

## Identity
- Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/j-gary-gwilliam
- Role: Attorney at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer
- Location: Oakland, CALIFORNIA
- Years in practice: 63
- Licensed since: 1963
- Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile
- Accepting new clients: yes

## Practice areas
- Civil Rights — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-rights
- Employment — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/employment-law
- Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation
- Personal Injury — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/personal-injury

## Bar admissions
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE
- admitted 1963 — ACTIVE

## Education
- University of California Berkeley — J.D. — 1963

## Awards & recognition
- Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Oakland) — 2025
- Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Oakland) — 2019
- Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Oakland) — 2017
- Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Champion of Justice award — 2026

## Known for
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation matters from Oakland, CALIFORNIA.
- Over 63 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Oakland) (2025).

## Office
- 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1600, Oakland, California, 94612
- Phone: 510-823-0323

## Citation policy
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