Atty. Gary A. Nye
Gary A. Nye has been practicing law since 1986.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Woodland Hills, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Gary A. Nye at a Glance
Gary A. Nye is a Partner based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at Roxborough Pomerance Nye Adreani Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Distric (1988). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1983). Active member of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary A. Nye
- Gary A. Nye has been practicing law since 1986
- He represents the business community in all aspects of commercial litigation and business transactions including employment, insurance, real estate and corporate disputes
- Mr. Nye serves as outside general counsel to small, medium and large businesses
- He represents organizations and executives on matters involving business formation, operations, labor and employment issues, strategic planning and risk management, as well as growth related opportunities and challenges
- In connection with his extensive commercial litigation practice, Mr. Nye has represented certain clients in numerous matters involving the following subjects: • Representation of various businesses in the successful defense of class actions arising out of claims asserting Labor Code violations and unfair business practices under the Business and Professions Code • Serving as lead counsel in class action claims relating to a business’ independent contractor classification of its sales force • Numerous cases in a variety of different industries involving shareholder disputes, operating issues, corporate dissolution and employment related issues • A variety of matters against former employees and competitors for unfair competition, violation of trade secret laws, and unfair business practices • Representation of insurance agencies in litigation against governmental agencies seeking claims related documentation under the Freedom of Information Act Mr. Nye also represents numerous surety and insurance companies, as well as insurance agencies throughout the United States
- Mr. Nye has developed multi-dimensional expertise in insurance law as it relates to surety bonds, government liabilities and insurance bad faith
- He has represented numerous insurance companies in both claims and bad faith actions
- Mr. Nye’s expertise in this area includes the: • Representation of the plaintiffs in the matter Amwest v
- Reno, et al., resulting in a landmark settlement pertaining to the administration of Federal surety bonds • Representation of numerous clients against the federal government challenging the federal governments’ administrative procedures with respect to bond breach procedures • Representing surety insurers on all aspects of very large bond claims including construction bonds, workers compensation deposit bonds and self-insurance bonds • Representing insurance companies in significant disciplinary and administrative matters involving the California Department of Insurance, as well as regulatory matters before the legislature Mr. Nye also has extensive experience in all aspects of corporate and business transactions
- In the transactional area, Mr. Nye's experience includes the representation of both buyers and sellers in the sale of a variety of businesses, all aspects of business formation and capitalization, as well as the preparation of all types of general business agreements
- Mr. Nye is the author of “The Customer List as a Trade Secret,” nationally published in the Intellectual Property Law Journal
- He has served as a commercial mediator and arbitrator on the Los Angeles Court Panel of Judicial Arbitrators, and is a frequent guest speaker on legal issues pertaining to surety and general business
- Mr. Nye was named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" and recognized as one of the top lawyers in Southern California by his peers in Los Angeles Magazine and Super Lawyers publications
Practice Areas Explained
Gary A. Nye's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary A. Nye handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Woodland Hills.
Employment Law in Woodland Hills
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Woodland Hills
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Woodland Hills
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Gary A. Nye is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Woodland Hills
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Woodland Hills
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills 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.
Woodland Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Woodland Hills-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 Woodland Hills Choose Gary A. Nye
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 Gary A. Nye's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary A. Nye brings 40+ 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. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Distric, Gary A. Nye can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and ip, Gary A. Nye can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Woodland Hills
A Woodland Hills-based practice means Gary A. Nye 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 Gary A. Nye Handles in Woodland Hills
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