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As the largest family law firm in the greater South Bay area, and with over 40 years of experience, BGD has the dedication and knowledge required to handle every type of family law matter.

With over nine decades of collective specialized experience, Gilligan Frisco Trutanich & Sarris, LLP (GFTS) has earned recognition as Southern California's premier family law firm. Serving the greater South Bay area, GFTS is staffed by five dedicated attorneys who are adept at handling a wide range of family law matters, including marital dissolution, child custody, business valuation, and support issues. The firm takes pride in providing clients with a full spectrum of solutions-from highly skilled litigation to collaborative and mediation services-tailored to each unique situation. GFTS's commitment to excellence, robust resources, and client-focused approach have set the standard for effective and compassionate family law representation in the region

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2019
Hired Law Firm

I originally hired John Gilligan as an expert witness in a lawsuit against my family law attorney who messed up my case and bankrupted me while giving my ex a multimillion dollar estate. John not only helped me recoup some of those losses, but he helped me enforce and collect on multiple child support court orders by filing writs that other "family law specialists" didn't know how to file. After being in the family law system for so long, John Gilligan is the only attorney I would recommend.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 06, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

The first thing that made Michael stand out was the quick and deep understanding that he had on my affair, which allowed him to have excellent perspective, and review some angles of it that i would never thought of. He made every legal complexity clear and understandable for me, and walked me through the process step by step, making sure i was on the same page with him. He proposed multiple different handling trying for the most suitable solution. Overall, he is a true expert on his field.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 26, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

There are no words to express how thankful I am to Michael Sarris for being my divorce lawyer back in 2005. Divorce is an emotionally and logistically stressful time, and to have a trustworthy, realistic, human, sensitive to our needs’ attorney, and specially someone who cares with an impeccable work ethic it is what we crave. And exactly those skills and much more were what I got from Mr. Michael Sarris. Mr. Michael Sarris, I literally couldn’t have done it without you!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 22, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

Michael has a diligent and thorough legal mind and is an outstanding family law attorney. He fights like hell for his clients and, in my experience, gets optimal results and delivers top quality legal services at. reasonable rates compared to the competition. I have consulted him for several personal issues and referred family law clients to him. For me, his practical and knowledgeable advice has been spot on. For the referrals, he has obtained optimal outcomes at a reasonable rates.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 21, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

Mr. Sarris has served me several times over the last 20 years in various matters such as family law, marital advice, real estate transactions in US and in Europe, Commercial law in USA, Australia, and Europe and he has represented me in the court of law several times in personal injuries matters. Mr Sarris is very honest, very upfront, makes no "marketing" claims, he delivers on his promises and he is a very stand up individual. HIGHLY recommended.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 21, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

Michael Sarris is a top-notch business, family law, estates lawyer who has obtained outstanding results for me and my family for over ten years. As the former Chief Counsel to the Governor, I have overseen dozens of lawyers and many legal matters, and I have chosen Michael Sarris to be my and my family's lawyer in several very difficult matters. He is an excellent lawyer, litigator and counselor, and is respected by the Courts and opposing counsel as well as by his satisfied clients. Excellent!!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 21, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

Mr. Sarris is a great lawyer who has helped me with family law, estates and small business litigation maters both in and out of court, and in mediation and arbitration. He is a great listener and communicates what is possible and how to "get there" in a good way, and when a case does not look great, he negotiated on my behalf to get the best outcome. I have trusted his counsel and legal skill and recommend him highly. Mr. Sarris is terrific and always available to explain and fight for my rights

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 21, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

I'm 89 years old, and Mike Sarris has helped me both in California and in my native Greece with court proceedings in divorce, custody, litigation, banking and credit matters, and also did alternative resolution by arbitration and mediation for me with my former spouse. Mike is a really good lawyer who got me the best result in really difficult situations both in court and out of court. Mike is also a great listener for someone who is old and disabled like me. He's a great advocate and counsel.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 24, 2013
Hired Law Firm

They were there for me when it mattered the most. Having this kind of experience by my side was priceless. I am forever grateful.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 19, 2017
Hired Attorney Michael K. Sarris

I entrusted Michael Sarris with my most vital case, my child’s custody. After going through the court hearing with Michael, it became clear to me that his overall strategy was weak and inadequate. He persisted in wanting me to communicate with my ex about matters that the court did not care about. I have been very disappointed about Michael Sarris’ overall handling of my case and the fact that following his failed strategy and execution, now my child can only see me on a very limited basis.

 
Response from Michael K. Sarris
Case concerned a special needs child who had undergone extensive medical treatment cared for primarily by the other parent who took extraordinary steps. The Court awarded the other parent with primary custody on a TEMPORARY BASIS until next hearing.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Dissolution of Marriage
    • Child Custody and Visitation
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Paternity
    • Collaborative Divorce
  • Legal Separation
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Litigation 1
    • Traditional Litigation
  • Other 5
    • Property Division & Complex Property
    • Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders
    • Pre/Post-Nuptial Agreements
    • Post-Judgment Enforcement
    • Mediation Divorce

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