Andy Gillin
VerifiedPersonal Injury Lawyer
2 Orinda Theatre Square #230, Orinda, CA 94563, United States
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About Andy Gillin
GJEL Accident Attorneys was founded in 1972 by Andy Gillin and Ralph Jacobson. The two attorneys met while working at the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, a non-profit organization providing free legal services. The firm was established with a commitment to representing injured individuals.
Over five decades, GJEL Accident Attorneys has grown to become a personal injury firm in California. The firm maintains an emphasis on quality representation and personalized attention for each client. Its legal team includes partners Luke Ellis, Jim Larsen, and Kristin Lucey.
GJEL Accident Attorneys handles a range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, brain injuries, paralysis injuries, dangerous roads and defective products, and wrongful death. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients are not charged unless their case is won.
With 17 offices across Northern California, GJEL Accident Attorneys serves clients throughout the region. The firm offers free consultations, including home and hospital visits, and provides services in Español. It has achieved a 99% success rate in cases taken on and has recovered over $980 million for clients. The firm and its attorneys have received recognitions such as Best Lawyers in America and California Super Lawyers.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Andy Gillin — Founding and Managing Partner
- Ralph Jacobson — Attorney
- Kristin M. Lucey — Attorney
- Luke Ellis — Attorney
- Jim Larsen — Attorney
- Services listed
- Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Brain Injuries, Paralysis Injuries, Dangerous Roads & Defective Products, Wrongful Death, Rollover Accidents, Uber, Lyft & Rideshare Accidents
- Languages
- Español
- Founded
- 1972
- Consultations
- Free initial consultation
- Fees
- GJEL works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing up front and no fee at all unless the case is won.
- Offices
- 11 Embarcadero West #133 Oakland, CA 94607
- 1214 Fourth St Berkeley, CA 94710
- 39159 Paseo Padre Pkwy #112 Fremont, CA 94538
- 1728 B St Hayward, CA 94541
- 344 Division St Ste 204 Pleasanton, CA 94566
- Awards & recognition
- Nation's Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Best Lawyers in America
- California Super Lawyers
- Northern California Super Lawyer
Source: gjel.com · checked October 9, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 8 am–6 pm
- Tuesday
- 8 am–6 pm
- Wednesday
- 8 am–6 pm
- Thursday
- 8 am–6 pm
- Friday
- 8 am–6 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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Andy Gillin handles Personal Injury. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.
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Andy Gillin has a 5.0-star rating based on 2 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.
Client Reviews
2 reviews- M Walker· via Google13 years ago
- Justin Todd· via Google
Mr. Gillin helped me recover income and property value when I was hit on my motorcycle in Pleasanton. He was tenacious and diligent and I'm very pleased with my end result. I would definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone in need of a personal injury attorney.
6 years ago