Attorney Michael Coleman obtains favorable verdict after jury deliberates for only 20 minutes.

Mar 16, 2022 Significant Cases
Gavrilov & Brooks attorney Michael Coleman obtained an unanimous jury verdict for breach of contract in the matter of 4051 Ardmore, LLC v. Pacific Earth Connections et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 20STCV39807.  Following counsel’s closing arguments, the jury only deliberated for 20 minutes before returning a […]

1 Million dollar bench trial verdict

Feb 12, 2022 Significant Cases
Attorney Ognian Gavrilov obtained a $1 million bench trial verdict in a partnership dispute and breach of fiduciary duty case in Sacramento County.  The case involved numerous claims and cross-claims, and the opposing party’s cross-claims were dismissed prior to trial.  The opposing party’s high offer before judgment was $400,000.

Attorney Maryanne Martin wins a SLAPP motion

Dec 12, 2021 Significant Cases
Ms. Martin has successfully defended strategic lawsuits against public participation, or “SLAPP” suits filed against clients because they exercised their rights under the First Amendment. Protecting the Constitution, including the rights to petition the government and speak freely, is central to the firm’s core values. Through the use of anti-SLAPP […]

Attorney Bradley Jewett successfully defends a class action suit.

Nov 11, 2021 Significant Cases
Gavrilov & Brooks attorney Bradley Jewett obtained a dismissal of all defendants in the class action lawsuit Surratt, et al., v. Cirrus Asset Management, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV23809, based only on his meet and confer negotiations with the plaintiffs’ counsel.  Mr. Jewett achieved this unusual […]