
Millions of dollars of verdicts and settlements for the Bay Area
Oakland Employment law and personal injury firm since 1978
Since 1978, our mission has been clear: helping people who are injured and suffering get the compensation and results they need to move forward. In turn, we endeavor to help create safer and more just communities for everyone. We are a 100% contingency law firm.

J. Gary Gwilliam
Legend of The Law Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations, J. Gary Gwilliam! In January 2025, The Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (ACCTLA) presented J. Gary Gwilliam with the first ever Legend of The Law Lifetime Achievement Award.
Law Firm of the Year
Alameda County Bar Association
On 1-23-25, the firm was recognized as the Law Firm of the Year by the Alameda County Bar Association as a part of their Annual Distinguished Service Awards program.
Practice Areas

Employment Law
Are you a victim of a workplace injustice? We will stand up for you.

Personal Injury
Injured due to someone else’s negligence? We can help you pursue compensation.

Medical Malpractice
Medical negligence can be truly devastating. We offer the legal support victims need.

Wrongful Death
Pursue the answers and the compensation you need to move forward with our help.

Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
We will seek the results you need to achieve the best possible quality of life after a serious injury.

Business Disputes
Our team of business litigation attorneys can guide you through partnership disputes, business fraud issues and more.

Insurance Disputes/Bad Faith
We take on providers of homeowners’ insurance, disability insurance and more, forcing them to honor legitimate claims.
Compassion
Compassionate Legal Representation
Superior Experience and Dedication
You deserve to work with a legal team that has what it takes to protect you from further harm and obtain the results that you need to move forward. Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer is one of the most successful law firms in Northern California — thanks to the sincere dedication and vast skills of our trial lawyers. If we accept your case, you can rest assured that we have the experience and knowledge to handle your matter with the utmost care. We have a long history of going to great lengths for our clients. We would be honored to serve you and your family.
Getting The best results for our clients
For the last 45 years, Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer has become one of the most successful personal injury, employment and consumer law firms in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Let`s Get Started
We invite you to contact our law office today to schedule a free case review. Call 510-832-5411 or reach us online for a no-fee, no-obligation consultation. We look forward to learning your story and determining whether we can be of service. We dedicate significant resources to winning each case we take on, so we limit our caseload to those in which we believe we can make a difference.
Firm News
Results
$2.1 Million Settlement in Brain Injury Case
37.25 Million Settlement in Layoff Case
Result: $3.7 million jury verdict
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