Atty. Tod C. Gurney

Atty. Tod C. Gurney

Shareholder Tod C. Gurney heads Garcia & Gurney A Law Corporation's General Civil Litigation practice group.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Tod C. Gurney at a glance

Tod C. Gurney is a Shareholder based in Pleasanton, California, practicing at Garcia & Gurney A Law Corporation. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, employment, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1998), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2012). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California, Davis (B.A. Political, 1993). Active member of State Bar of California Eastern Alameda County Bar Association Santa Clara County Bar Association Alameda County Bar Association. Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shareholder Tod C. Gurney heads Garcia & Gurney A Law Corporation's General Civil Litigation practice group
  • His practice focuses on commercial and business disputes, including employment, real estate, leasing, construction, collections, unfair business practices, business ownership disputes, and claims of banks and financial institutions
  • Mr. Gurney regularly appears in state and federal courts, as well as in private forums such as mediations and arbitrations
  • While in law school, Mr. Gurney served as an articles editor for the Santa Clara Law Review
  • Before joining [ln::firm_name] in 2008, he practiced in the Commercial Litigation Group of the San Jose law firm of Hopkins & Carley
  • Previously, he was a research attorney for the Santa Clara County Superior Court
  • Mr. Gurney has also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable James M. Ideman (Ret.), United States District Court, Central District of California
  • He has been a San Francisco Bay Area native with a deep commitment to community service
  • He is a member of the Rotary Club of Dublin and was in the 2008 class of the Leadership Pleasanton program
  • From 2008 to 2010, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of InnVision, a non-profit organization which addresses homelessness in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County
  • Along with fellow shareholder Melinda Garcia, Mr. Gurney has served for several years as an attorney coach for the Amador Valley High School Mock Trial team, which was the Alameda County Champion in 2007 and 2010
  • Mr. Gurney has also served as a Director and Secretary for the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Tod C. Gurney's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Construction 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 Pleasanton 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 Tod C. Gurney

Where is Tod C. Gurney's law office located?
Tod C. Gurney's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. The firm is Garcia & Gurney A Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tod C. Gurney handle?
Tod C. Gurney focuses on trusts, employment, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tod C. Gurney practiced law?
Tod C. Gurney has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Tod C. Gurney go to law school?
Tod C. Gurney earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Political, 1993).
How can I contact Tod C. Gurney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1998
B.A. Political
University of California, Davis
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2012

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