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Michael E. Gatto

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Law Office of Michael E. Gatto PC
www.Gattopc.com

Walnut Creek , CA

Phone: (925) 200-0165

Michael owns and operates the Law Office of Michael E. Gatto, PC, located in Walnut Creek, CA. He practices statewide in California and is also licensed in Arizona. Michael is a former prosecutor and has tried over 100 jury trials. For the last 26 years, he has handled catastrophic injury cases involving medical malpractice, dangerous conditions; product liability; workplace injury; intentional torts; motor vehicle collisions, and fall cases. Michael has handled medical issues ranging from birth injury to end of life. He is able to communicate complex concepts to Adjusters; defense attorneys; mediators; judges, and, when necessary, jurors. Michael has authored numerous articles on Trial Practice and presents to physicians and lawyers four to six times per year on such topics. Michael is also a proud member of AAJ, CAOC, WTLA, ACCTLA, SFTLA, and CCBA. He has also handled cases in Missouri, Louisiana Federal Court and Washington State. He can be reached at Mgatto@gattopc.com. His website is www.Gattopc.com. His cell (925) 200-0165. Michael pays referral fees in accordance with the Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Golden Gate Univ SOL; San Francisco CA



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Mastering complex concepts: essential strategies for trial lawyers Litigation & Arbitration Aug. 27, 2024

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Karen Micheli v. The City of Fresno, et al. Contracts Plaintiff Feb. 16, 2024
Dagiima Sungiidorj, Enkhamgalan Khatanbaatar and Emma Enkhamgalan v. Contra Costa Health Plan; Lauren C. Pallis, M.D.; Christina Wong, M.D.; Caroline Rae Kouleski Molger, M.D.; Nichole Boisuert, M.D.; Lauren Wondolowski, M.D.; Huy Dao, M.D.; Lisa Keller, M.D.; Peyman Keyashian, M.D.; Francine Jolton, M.D.; John Roax, M.D.; Christina E. Foote McDermont, R.N.; Rachel A. Deguzman R.N.; Elaine B.N. Ernst, R.N.; Arlene M. Bancroft, R.N.; Nenita T. Roldan, R.N.; Regan A. Piccanati, R.N.; Kati M. Johnson, R.N.; Florecita M. Richeson, R.N.; Sukhvinder Kaur, R.N.; Annie Q. Weng, R.N.; Emma M. Montelongo, R.N.; Ike N. Onyeagucha, R.N.; and Contra Costa County Medical Plaintiff Sep. 3, 2021
Tammy Esquivel, Jesse Esquivel and Evelyn Esquivel, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad litem, Jennifer Barnes v. Contra Costa County Medical Plaintiff Apr. 16, 2021
Yesenia Moreno Montebello, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Lidia Montebello Gomez v. West Contra Costa Unified School District Personal Injury Plaintiff Mar. 12, 2021
Mary Annete Belcher, individually; Sosifa Joan Esera, individually; and Victoria Esera and Sosifa Esera Jr., by and through their Guardian ad Litem, Herb Thomas v. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, a public entity; Kelvin Watson, an individual; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 17, 2020
Brian C. v. Contra Costa Health Services Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 8, 2014
Michelle Doe, Tarek Doe v. Timothy E. Fresch, Eric T. Fresch, and Does 1 through 50 Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 28, 2013
Lynda and Employer Intervenor v. Doe Land Owner Personal Injury Plaintiff Jul. 13, 2013
Jane Doe v. Roe Apartment Owner, Property Management Company, Community Director, Marketing Associate, Dog Owner Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2012
Cynthia Ann Hall v. Douglas E. Harelson, Dennis Lee Rugg, ACME Press Inc. dba California Lithographers, Geraldine Kyles Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 2, 2012
Doe Motorcycle Rider v. Roe Transport Company Personal Injury Plaintiff Mar. 10, 2012
Armand Papazyan, Robert Papazyan, Arshaguhi Papazyan v. Stanley Chia, Metin Kuc, Wisdom Construction Design, Grant Leong, Wilson Ng, Yg Electric, Ampeak Design Torts Defendant Feb. 20, 2010
Paul Zado v. Saul Benjamin, Justin Joseph, Bravo Company Security Inc., et al. Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 11, 2009
Title Category Published
Mastering complex concepts: essential strategies for trial lawyers Litigation & Arbitration Aug. 27, 2024
Case Name Topic Role Published
Karen Micheli v. The City of Fresno, et al. Contracts Plaintiff Feb. 16, 2024
Dagiima Sungiidorj, Enkhamgalan Khatanbaatar and Emma Enkhamgalan v. Contra Costa Health Plan; Lauren C. Pallis, M.D.; Christina Wong, M.D.; Caroline Rae Kouleski Molger, M.D.; Nichole Boisuert, M.D.; Lauren Wondolowski, M.D.; Huy Dao, M.D.; Lisa Keller, M.D.; Peyman Keyashian, M.D.; Francine Jolton, M.D.; John Roax, M.D.; Christina E. Foote McDermont, R.N.; Rachel A. Deguzman R.N.; Elaine B.N. Ernst, R.N.; Arlene M. Bancroft, R.N.; Nenita T. Roldan, R.N.; Regan A. Piccanati, R.N.; Kati M. Johnson, R.N.; Florecita M. Richeson, R.N.; Sukhvinder Kaur, R.N.; Annie Q. Weng, R.N.; Emma M. Montelongo, R.N.; Ike N. Onyeagucha, R.N.; and Contra Costa County Medical Plaintiff Sep. 3, 2021
Tammy Esquivel, Jesse Esquivel and Evelyn Esquivel, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad litem, Jennifer Barnes v. Contra Costa County Medical Plaintiff Apr. 16, 2021
Yesenia Moreno Montebello, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Lidia Montebello Gomez v. West Contra Costa Unified School District Personal Injury Plaintiff Mar. 12, 2021
Mary Annete Belcher, individually; Sosifa Joan Esera, individually; and Victoria Esera and Sosifa Esera Jr., by and through their Guardian ad Litem, Herb Thomas v. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, a public entity; Kelvin Watson, an individual; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 17, 2020
Brian C. v. Contra Costa Health Services Personal Injury Plaintiff Nov. 8, 2014
Michelle Doe, Tarek Doe v. Timothy E. Fresch, Eric T. Fresch, and Does 1 through 50 Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 28, 2013
Lynda and Employer Intervenor v. Doe Land Owner Personal Injury Plaintiff Jul. 13, 2013
Jane Doe v. Roe Apartment Owner, Property Management Company, Community Director, Marketing Associate, Dog Owner Personal Injury Plaintiff Sep. 1, 2012
Cynthia Ann Hall v. Douglas E. Harelson, Dennis Lee Rugg, ACME Press Inc. dba California Lithographers, Geraldine Kyles Personal Injury Plaintiff Jun. 2, 2012
Doe Motorcycle Rider v. Roe Transport Company Personal Injury Plaintiff Mar. 10, 2012
Armand Papazyan, Robert Papazyan, Arshaguhi Papazyan v. Stanley Chia, Metin Kuc, Wisdom Construction Design, Grant Leong, Wilson Ng, Yg Electric, Ampeak Design Torts Defendant Feb. 20, 2010
Paul Zado v. Saul Benjamin, Justin Joseph, Bravo Company Security Inc., et al. Personal Injury Plaintiff Apr. 11, 2009