Atty. Gail J. Lamchick

Atty. Gail J. Lamchick

GAIL J. LAMCHICK was born in Providence, Rhode Island.

Portola Valley Portola Valley 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Gail J. Lamchick at a glance

Gail J. Lamchick is a Partner based in Portola Valley, California, practicing at Law Offices of Boris E. Efron. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1983) and Clark University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Santa Clara Bar Association State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys of California. Serands clients in Portola Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • GAIL J. LAMCHICK was born in Providence, Rhode Island
  • She was admitted to the California bar in 1983 Education: Clark University (B.A., cum laude, 1976)
  • University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1983)
  • She holds honors from Phi Beta Kappa and wrote for the Santa Clara Law School
  • Law Review
  • Gail Lamchick is a member in the Santa Clara Bar Association
  • State Bar of California
  • and Consumer Attorneys of California

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury, wrongful death, products liability, and public entity liability
  • Prior to law school, Gail Lamchick worked for a non profit delivering pre-trial and ex-offender services to individuals caught up in the criminal justice system
  • This work included bail funds, alternative release programs and criminal diversion
  • Gail Lamchick began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney
  • She also practiced family law. in 1994 she shifted the focus of her practice to the representation of injured and disadvantaged people
  • She has successfully resolved hundreds of injury cases through mediation, arbitration, and jury trials
  • She has been a judicially appointed arbitrator and mediator in Santa Clara County
  • She spent several years on the Santa Clara County Court's elimination of gender bias task force
  • In 2007, Gail Lamchick joined the Law Offices of Boris E. Efron as an associate litigation attorney
  • She became a partner in 2018

Practice Areas Explained

Gail J. Lamchick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gail J. Lamchick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Portola Valley 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gail J. Lamchick

Where is Gail J. Lamchick's law office located?
Gail J. Lamchick's law practice is located in Portola Valley, California. The firm is Law Offices of Boris E. Efron. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gail J. Lamchick handle?
Gail J. Lamchick focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gail J. Lamchick practiced law?
Gail J. Lamchick has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Gail J. Lamchick go to law school?
Gail J. Lamchick earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Gail J. Lamchick for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gail J. Lamchick received?
Gail J. Lamchick's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1983
B.A.
Clark University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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