Atty. Gary Charles

Atty. Gary Charles

Gary Charles is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, insurance and 1 other area of law. Gary received a degree from Northeastern Illinois University in 1971, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Sylmar Sylmar 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (661) 467-1180

Profile Summary

About Gary Charles at a glance

Gary Charles is a business, construction, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Sylmar, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1985), California (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2000). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1985) and Northeastern Illinois University (B.A, 1971). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Sylmar, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary Charles is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Gary received a degree from Northeastern Illinois University in 1971, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Gary practices in Sylmar, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Charles's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gary Charles is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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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 Sylmar 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary Charles

Where is Gary Charles's law office located?
Gary Charles's law practice is located in Sylmar, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Charles handle?
Gary Charles focuses on business, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gary Charles practiced law?
Gary Charles has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Gary Charles go to law school?
Gary Charles earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A, 1971).
How can I contact Gary Charles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1985
B.A
Northeastern Illinois University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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