Atty. Edward Gordon
Edward Gordon is a Partner in the Bakersfield office of Borton Petrini, LLP.Mr. Gordon was raised all over the country and settled in California while attending junior high school.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Modesto, CA · 24+ Years Experience
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About Edward Gordon at a Glance
Edward Gordon is an Associate based in Modesto, California, practicing at Borton Petrini, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2002) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (2016). Educated at Empire College School of Law J.D. 1997 (—) and San Francisco State University (B.A., 1981). Active member of Business & professional Associations Sacramento County Bar Association. Serves clients in Modesto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward Gordon
- Edward Gordon is a Partner in the Bakersfield office of Borton Petrini, LLP.Mr
- Gordon was raised all over the country and settled in California while attending junior high school
- Mr. Gordon attended college at the University of California Berkeley and ultimately received his law degree from the University of Southern California
- He was admitted to the California Bar in 1990, and the Colorado Bar in 2000
- Mr. Gordon is licensed to practice law in all of the State Courts of California and admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Central Districts of California
- He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation involving insurance defense, business disputes, personal injuries, and municipal law matters
- Mr. Gordon has represented clients in jury trials, court trials, arbitrations, mediations and regulatory enforcement actions
- He has argued multiple appeals before the California Courts of Appeal and has authored the briefing in published opinions in Federal and State Courts
- Mr. Gordon has lived in Truckee since 1999, and has maintained a statewide practice
- He is married to Lynn Gordon, and has an 18 year old son, Max
- He is a former member of the United States Canoe and Kayak team, and was selected to represent the United States in international competition from 2001-2003, and again in 2019
- He continues to challenge himself on the local rivers, trails and slopes
- Lectures & Seminars: 2009 AB 1234 ethics training to the City of Taft and other local agencies, including the West Side Recreation & Park District
Practice Areas Explained
Edward Gordon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Gordon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Modesto.
Trusts in Modesto
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Business & Corporate Law in Modesto
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Modesto
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Construction Law in Modesto
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Civil Litigation in Modesto
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Modesto
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Modesto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Modesto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Modesto-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Modesto Choose Edward Gordon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Edward Gordon's practice in the field of trusts, business, real estate, construction, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward Gordon brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, Edward Gordon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and real estate, Edward Gordon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Modesto
A Modesto-based practice means Edward Gordon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Edward Gordon Handles in Modesto
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