Ralph Jacobson • Kristin Lucey • Jim Larsen
Andrew Gillin • Luke Ellis
Welcome to Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen. My original partner Ralph Jacobson
and I founded our practice in 1972 with a shared vision of a firm that would
provide top-flight representation and responsive personal service. We specialize
in serious injury cases.
Our track record places us among the premier plaintiff's personal injury firms
in California. We have recovered over $500 million for our clients, including
over $150 million in the last two years alone. We litigate in state and federal
court, and have handled cases involving all of the major insurance companies
and many Fortune 500 companies.
We're genuinely interested in the welfare of our clients. We always try to
do more than merely obtain a successful result in a particular case. We're certainly
proud of the results we get, and the speed with which we get them.
However, we're just as proud of the fact that we return all phone calls immediately
and solve every problem we can, whether it is directly related to the case or
not. We've maintained friendships with many of our clients long after we've
won or settled their cases. Our relationships with them are just as rewarding
as our professional accomplishments on their behalf.
Over the years, my partners and I have educated and advised hundreds of lawyers
across the state on how to handle serious injury cases, particularly those involving
auto accidents, severe orthopedic injuries, and paralysis. Lawyers throughout
the country routinely refer their complex cases to us, as well as those of their
loved ones.
We handle our cases aggressively and quickly. Our readiness for trial and reputation
in the courtroom prompts many insurance companies to settle for significant
amounts without a trial.
Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, which means our clients owe us
nothing until we win or settle their case. We advance all costs, fees, and third-party
expenses until the case is complete. This fee structure allows us to provide
all of our clients with quality legal representation regardless of their income
level. If we're not successful, our clients owe us nothing.
I'd also like to emphasize the quality of our staff - they're humble, approachable,
friendly, and compassionate people. From your first phone call or email to our
office, I know you'll have the same impression.
We welcome any and all questions about individual cases. Initial consultations
are free, and if we can't help you, we'll do our best to direct you to additional
legal resources. Call us at 1-866-218-3776 or email us at lawfirm@gjel.com.
My staff, my partners, and I look forward to speaking with you.
--Andy
Andrew R. Gillin
Managing Partner
Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen
