About Jon F. Gauthier

Tenacious and methodical, Jon Gauthier is an experienced attorney and litigator who represents business owners and executives, in-house counsel, and project managers regarding construction claims, collections, course-of-performance issues, contract requirements, and construction-related disputes. His clients include general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, and engineering firms.

The majority of Jon’s legal experience over thirty-eight years has been focused on construction industry matters; he is highly knowledgeable about construction operations, industry practices, and clients’ business concerns. Jon has excellent relationships with many attorneys and other professionals involved in the construction industry. This experience enables him to resolve most claims — usually without lengthy litigation — either before court or shortly after court proceedings are started. Importantly, Jon always considers the cost and impact to business operations, opportunities, and reputation before advising clients how best to proceed.

 

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July 30, 2025
Hired Attorney Jon F. Gauthier

Approached every issue adversarially, arguing with opposing counsel and witnesses over minor points, all of which increased our costs and slowed down resolution. Good at administrative and technicalities, lacks strategic depth. Would not recommend.

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Areas of Law

  • Construction Law
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Other 4
    • Business and Commercial Transactions
    • Claims and Disputes
    • Local Agency, Municipal and State Contracts
    • Prime Contracts and Subcontracts

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2015, District Court of Guam
    2019, United States Bankruptcy Courts - Nebraska
    1983, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    1981, California
    2018, United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    1987, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Diego
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California at Santa Cruz
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    Psychology, with Honors
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Jon F. Gauthier was admitted in 1981 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Jon F. Gauthier has a 4.2 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP has 27 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Jon F. Gauthier attended University of San Diego.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP was established in 1987.