Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1600, Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA
About Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer
Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer is an Oakland, California law firm established in 1978. The firm represents plaintiffs in personal injury, employment law, and civil rights cases, operating on a 100% contingency basis. They have secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $37.25 million age discrimination settlement. Founding Partner J. Gary Gwilliam has tried over 180 jury cases. The Alameda County Bar Association recognized the firm as Law Firm of the Year in 2025.
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Notable Case Results
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$37.3M
Employment Law
Settlement for 130 former employees at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory who were unfairly laid off in May 2008, shortly after the lab was privatized. The case involved claims of age discrimination and wrongful termination.
$14.8M
Medical Malpractice
Child suffered severe brain injury at birth when mother’s uterus ruptured during an attempt at vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Doctor and hospital failed to recognize signs of impending rupture and delayed C-section until rupture of uterus. Child has severe Cerebral Palsy.
$3.7M
Personal Injury
A 30-year-old photographer sustained severe injuries to his major hand when the defendant ran a red light and broadsided the plaintiff’s vehicle.
$2.7M
Employment Law
Jury verdict for past and future economic loss on claims of breach of contract, and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing for five test plaintiffs in the Andrews v. Lawrence Livermore National Security case.
$2.1M
Personal Injury
Plaintiff was injured when an unbolted post from a cyclone fence fell and struck her in the head while she was doing a closing property inspection in the course and scope of her employment with CBRE Property Management on May 2, 2011.
$1.5M
Personal Injury
A Yolo County jury awarded plaintiff Michial Jacobs $1.5 million after a big rig driver fell asleep and rear-ended his trailer and pickup truck. Plaintiff suffered chronic mid-back pain, a concussion, and a fractured rib, preventing him from returning to work as a carpenter.