LAW OFFICE OF ANDREW VENTO GABRIEL
- A California Law Office -
At the Law Office of Andrew Vento Gabriel, we are committed to providing legal services tailored to your individual needs. Looking for help with a pending lawsuit? Need advice with your legal issue? Not sure where to start? You can count on us to help you navigate through the legal system.
About Andrew V. Gabriel, Esq.
Andrew V. Gabriel was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Andrew commits his practice to providing client-focused, need-based approaches to complex legal issues.
Prior to launching the Law Office of Andrew Vento Gabriel, Andrew assisted with a number of Employment and Real Estate/Real Property matters all across the state of California.
In Andrew's Employment Law practice, he advised both employees and employers of their rights when faced with cases of discrimination, wage and hour violations, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Andrew will thoroughly explain best practices when dealing with California's ever-changing labor and employment laws.
Andrew worked for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as well as a law firm dedicated to wage and hour class actions.
In his Real Estate/Property practice, Andrew offers tenacious advocacy to his clients. In Landlord/Tenant issues, Andrew understands both local and state wide regulations pertaining to tenancies. Andrew has experience in rent control ordinances in the following cities: Richmond, CA; Berkeley, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Oakland, CA.
Additionally, in Neighbor and Boundary disputes, Andrew listens to the client's goals while keeping in mind the ongoing relationship between property owners. In Real Estate Transactions, Andrew tenaciously advocates on behalf of the client to reach a favorable outcome.
Finally, Andrew is well-versed in Product Liability claims as it relates to automobile owners' rights when dealing with faulty and/or dangerous products defects.
Outside of the legal practice, Andrew is committed to community involvement. He was appointed to the Finance Commission for the City of Hercules, City Council to provide sound oversight over the City's budget and finances. Previously, he was an elected official for the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Board of Directors, ensuring that emergency services are maintained for the Rodeo-Hercules area. Prior to joining the RHFPD Board of Directors, the City of Hercules City Council appointed Andrew to the Community and Library Services Commission.
Mr. Gabriel is also active in the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California.
Speaking Engagements/Publications
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FBANC, ALA, and API's Navigating Tenants' Rights During COVID-19 Seminar; Sept. 2020
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Contra Costa County Bar Association - Access to Justice: Landlord-Tenant Arena; July 2021
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Contra Costa County and Town of Discovery Bay - Short-term Rentals Community; Sept. 2023
Bar Memberships
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State of California
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Northern District of California
Professional Associations and Memberships
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Contra Costa County Bar Association
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Solano County Bar Association
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Filipino American Bar Association of Northern California
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Korean American Bar Association of Northern California
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Volvo Owner's Club, Golden Gate Chapter
Awards
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WITKIN Award for Academic Excellence, Real Estate Transactions
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WITKIN Award for Academic Excellence, Employment Law
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WITKIN Award for Academic Excellence, Privacy, Defamation, and Other Relational Torts
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CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Torts
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CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Contracts
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CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Introduction to Electronic Discovery