Robert J. Gilliland, Jr. serves as the senior partner at Guralnick & Gilliland, LLP, located in Palm Desert, California, bringing over three decades of experience to the field of law. With a focus on construction defect litigation, real estate law, homeowner association law, and general business litigation, Mr. Gilliland has established himself as a seasoned professional in the legal domain.
His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College and a Juris Doctorate from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College. He holds the distinction of being admitted to practice law in both California and Colorado.
Recognized as an "AV-Preeminent Rated" attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Gilliland is an esteemed member of the Consumer Attorneys of California and serves as a Trustee of the Desert Bar Association (DBA). Having previously held the position of President at DBA, he was elected by Judges and Attorneys throughout the Coachella Valley for the 2019 term. Los Angeles Magazine has consistently acknowledged his legal prowess, naming him among their "Super Lawyers" every year since 2011.
Palm Springs Life Magazine recognizes Mr. Gilliland as one of its "Top Lawyers" annually from 2011 to the present, and Inland Empire Magazine consistently includes him in their list of "Top Lawyers" since 2011. In 2012, he received the City of Palm Desert’s "Community Service Award" for his commendable pro bono legal service to the community.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Gilliland has handled numerous high-profile cases, securing multi-million-dollar jury verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements for his clients. His legal achievements have been featured on Animal Planet’s TV program, “Infested II,” as well as on the front pages of renowned publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The Desert Sun, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Sacramento Bee, and the Daily Journal. Apart from his litigation work, he has served as a mediator and an expert witness in HOA, construction defect, and real estate cases.
In addition to his legal commitments, Mr. Gilliland actively contributes to various aviation-focused organizations, serving as a Board Member at the Palm Springs Air Museum, the March Field Air Museum, and the San Diego Air and Space Museum. During his leisure time, he indulges in activities such as snow skiing, scuba diving, hiking, and fly-fishing.
