Lodi, CA

Mark E. Berry

Since 1991, Mr. Berry’s practice has been concentrated on the representation of self-insureds, insurers and their insureds in all types of civil litigation including personal injury, governmental entity liability, complex construction defect, premises liability, and employer liability. Representative practice areas include personal injury defense, first party arbitration, religious entity defense, special investigations (SIU), police practices and excessive force defense, premises liability defense, and employment defense. Mr. Berry also acts as a professional neutral. 1984-2001 City of Berkeley Police Department; Berkeley, CA. Mr. Berry is AV (preeminent) rated under the Martindale-Hubbell rating system. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He has tried numerous complex personal injury, wrongful death and police misconduct cases in both state and federal courts. Mr. Berry has also appeared and argued cases before the California appellate courts.

Mark E. Berry

Since 1991, Mr. Berry’s practice has been concentrated on the representation of self-insureds, insurers and their insureds in all types of civil litigation including personal injury, governmental entity liability, complex construction defect, premises liability, and employer liability. Representative practice areas include personal injury defense, first party arbitration, religious entity defense, special investigations (SIU), police practices and excessive force defense, premises liability defense, and employment defense. Mr. Berry also acts as a professional neutral. 1984-2001 City of Berkeley Police Department; Berkeley, CA. Mr. Berry is AV (preeminent) rated under the Martindale-Hubbell rating system. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He has tried numerous complex personal injury, wrongful death and police misconduct cases in both state and federal courts. Mr. Berry has also appeared and argued cases before the California appellate courts.

William J. Gorham, III

Mr. Gorham has over 20 years of litigation experience. He has successfully tried to verdict cases in the areas of public entity defense, personal injury, employment law and probate. He has served as a managing partner of the firm for 15 years and as its CEO since 2010.

William J. Gorham, III

Mr. Gorham has over 20 years of litigation experience. He has successfully tried to verdict cases in the areas of public entity defense, personal injury, employment law and probate. He has served as a managing partner of the firm for 15 years and as its CEO since 2010.

John Richard Conger Jr.

John Conger joined MCJG in 1999 and heads the firm’s personal injury and employment law practices. Clients don’t just come to John to handle the defense or prosecution of their claims, but for his advice and risk management skills. Legal matters are stressful and expensive. John manages those issues and maintains communication - his clients always know where they and their cases stand at all times.

Brett S. Jolley

Brett Jolley joined MCJG as a partner in 2015 bringing with him respected and extensive experience in land use, real estate development, public agency, and appellate law. Brett heads the firm’s land use and real estate development practice, regularly assisting developers, property owners, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

John H. McKinley

John H. McKinley is the managing partner of MCJG and has been with the firm since 1986. John leads the firm in its business, civil litigation, and family law practices. His substantial breadth and depth of experience results in fierce and relentless advocacy for our clients.