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Shareholder and Chief Operating Officer
Greg A. Garbacz has found success
in business litigation, employment liability, professional liability,
real estate litigation, and general liability matters that a business may face. He provides unique business solutions
and advice to clients with regard to a broad range of contractual issues
and business disputes, including misappropriation claims, employment
torts, unfair business practices, confidentiality agreements, and trade
secrets.
A shareholder with the firm since 1997,
Greg has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest
rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Super
Lawyers magazine
recognized Greg as a "Rising Star" in its September,
2004 issue. Greg also offers comprehensive advice in employment and labor
law matters. He counsels clients with regard to state and federal laws
affecting employers, including legislation regarding hiring practices,
benefits, and age and race discrimination.
Greg regularly speaks at a variety of programs, seminars,
and events pertaining to employment and labor law, legal malpractice, and professional liability issues. He currently serves on the Executive
Committee and is the Chief Operating Officer of the firm. Greg
opened Klinedinst's Los Angeles office in 2002, and served as its managing
shareholder from 2002 through 2005. He also has previously served as
the Chief Financial Officer of the Firm. He is a member of the Executive Committee and Klinedinst's Board of Directors.
Born in Columbus, Indiana, Greg graduated from Washington
& Lee University School of Law where he was a member of its Law Review. Greg
earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lafayette
College in Easton, Pennsylvania.
He has been licensed to practice law in California since 1993.
Martindale-Hubbell Rating
AV - Highest
rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Professional and Community Affiliations
Publications and Interviews
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"California's New Law, First in Nation,
Provides Up to Six Weeks Paid Leave," Los
Angeles Daily Journal, p. 7 (October 10, 2002)
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"Gender Stereotypes: Nichols' Holds Valuable
Lesson for Employers," Los
Angeles Daily Journal, p.7 (September 28, 2001)
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"Reducing Vulnerability to Malicious-Prosecution
Suits," Los Angeles
Daily Journal, p. 7 (January 6, 1999); (Re-published at the ABA
National Legal Malpractice Conference, April 1999)
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"Legal Malpractice: Preserving Critical
Evidence, Or, At-Least, Third-Party Spoliation Claims for Your Client,"
ABTL Report (February 1999 )
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"General Contractors Liability for
Injuries is Limited," Los
Angeles Daily Journal (July 23, 1998)
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"Cross Purposes: Indemnity Claims
Against Successor Attorneys," Los
Angeles Daily Business Journal, p. 7 (December 2, 1996)
Recognition and Awards
- Named a "Rising Star of Southern California"
by Super Lawyers,
a joint venture of Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine
(September, 2004)
- American Jurisprudence Award in Mock Trial Competition
Speaking Engagements
- 10th Annual Klinedinst Employment Symposium, “Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, and Discrimination 2007 Legal Updates" (November, 2007)
- 9th Annual Klinedinst Employment Symposium, “Defending Employment Claims: Tips and Traps” and "Staying Out of Court: Mistakes to Avoid" (November, 2006)
- 8th Annual Klinedinst Employment Symposium, “Discovery
in Employment Cases: Strategy & Considerations” (December,
2005)
- Lorman Education Services Seminar, Topic: "Conflicts
of Interest in a Changing World" (August 11, 2005)
- Lorman Education Services Seminar, Topic: "Human
Resources Audits" (January, 2002)
- KLINEDINST Employment Law Symposium, Topic: "Trial
By Fire"(December, 2001)
- KLINEDINST Employment Law: 2001 and Beyond, Topic:
"Employee Rights of Privacy" (December, 2000)
- National Human Resource Association, Topic: "Employment
Practices Liability Insurance: An Attorney's Perspective"
(February, 2000)
- KLINEDINST Employment Seminar, Topic: "The
Nuts & Bolts of Disability, Family, Medical & Pregnancy Leave"
(December, 1999)
- University of California, San Diego, Topic: "The
ABCs of Hospitality Law: Contracts, Torts & Employment Law,"
(June, 1998)
- CNA Insurance Company, Topic: "How to Avoid
Being Mistaken for Lunch" (Malicious Prosecution Seminar)
Teaching and Instruction
- International University: Hospital Law (1997)
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Los Angeles, California

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Practice Areas
Employment/Labor
Business / Corporate Counsel
Real Estate
Internet Law
Professional
Liability
Restaurant/Hospitality
Sports and Entertainment
Admitted to Bar
California and U.S. District Court, Southern District
of California (1993)
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
(1998)
Education
Lafayette College (B.A. 1989)
Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D.
1993)
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