Atty. Jerald E. Gale
Member, Moot Court. Law Clerk to Honorable Frederick J.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Jerald E. Gale at a Glance
Jerald E. Gale is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Ablon Lewis Bass Gale Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on residential, employment, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1985), and U.S. Tax Court (1997). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jerald E. Gale
- Member, Moot Court
- Law Clerk to Honorable Frederick J. Woelflen, Magistrate, U.S
- District Court, Northern District of California
Publications
- "Damages in Business Litigation," Association of Business Trial Lawyers (1987)
- co-author, "Compensatory Damages in Business Litigation" and "Damages for Misrepresentation and Fraud in Business Litigation," Los Angeles County Bar Association and The Rutter Group (1989)
- Member, California Land Title Association
- Member, Board of Trustees, JCCA of Greater Los Angeles, 1989—
- Member, Board of Directors, VCJCC, 1988—
- Vice President, 1990—
- Affiliate Member, California Land Title Association
- Licensed, United States Cycling Federation
- Member, Ultra-Marathon Cycling Association
Practice Areas Explained
Jerald E. Gale's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerald E. Gale handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Residential Real Estate in Los Angeles
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Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Jerald E. Gale
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 Jerald E. Gale's practice in the field of residential, employment, business, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jerald E. Gale brings 45+ 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, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Jerald E. Gale can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, employment, and business, Jerald E. Gale can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Jerald E. Gale attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jerald E. Gale Handles in Los Angeles
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