Michael E. Gatto

Attorney Michael E. Gatto is the founder and owner of the Law Office of Michael E. Gatto PC in Walnut Creek, California. Nationally recognized as one of the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Gatto focuses his practice primarily on personal injury and general civil litigation, and he provides exceptional advocacy and support to clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and all across the state who suffered an injury or lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.

Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Gatto has achieved significant success fighting for the rights and entitlements of individuals and families adversely affected by motor vehicle accidents, dangerous and defective products, slip-and-fall accidents and unsafe property conditions, dog bites, workplace and construction injuries, birth injuries and medical malpractice, brain and spine injuries, and other preventable tragedies.

From his efforts, Mr. Gatto has secured numerous substantial settlements and awards for his plaintiff clients, including a jury award of more than $12 million in a medical malpractice case that stands as the largest verdict of its kind in Contra Costa County. Honored for his success, he has earned consistent recognition from The Best Lawyers in America, including the organization's Lawyer of the Year award in 2018.

In addition, Mr. Gatto is a member of the prestigious National Association of Distinguished Counsel, and he has received many other top rankings and endorsements from his peers along with numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.

A 1990 graduate of the University of Arizona, Mr. Gatto obtained his Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1994. Prior to entering private practice, he worked as a deputy attorney with the Pima County Attorney's Office, where he handled hundreds of bench and jury trials prosecuting a wide range of felonies and misdemeanors. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

Drawing upon his extensive legal knowledge and experience, Mr. Gatto has published many articles on a variety of legal topics, and he has established himself as a leader in his legal community, having served as president of the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association. He continues to serve on the organization's board, and he is the co-chair of its educational committee.

Among his other professional affiliations, Mr. Gatto is a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the Western Trial Lawyers Association and The State Bar of California.

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