Gary Alan Dordick

Gary Alan Dordick, Construction Attorney in Beverly Hills, California

Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Employment, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Managing AttorneyatDordick Law Corporation

Beverly Hills, CA

Practicing construction in Beverly Hills since 1987.

39+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
2
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Gary Alan Dordick is a managing attorney based in Beverly Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and General. Gary has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dordick Law Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Beverly Hills, CA
Experience
over 39 years
Known for
Construction · Employment · General
  • Handles Construction, Employment, and General matters from Beverly Hills, CA.
  • Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Gary Alan Dordick: Gary Alan Dordick is a managing attorney based in Beverly Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and General. Gary has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dordick Law Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Gary's practice areas in Beverly Hills

Gary concentrates on construction, employment, general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gary handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Construction cases in Beverly Hills, California

Gary takes construction matters in Beverly Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gary agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Beverly Hills, California

Gary takes employment matters in Beverly Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gary agrees to represent you.

General cases in Beverly Hills, California

Gary takes general matters in Beverly Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gary agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Beverly Hills, California

Gary takes litigation matters in Beverly Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gary agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Beverly Hills, California

Gary takes personal injury matters in Beverly Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gary agrees to represent you.

Biography

Gary Alan Dordick, construction attorney serving Beverly Hills

Gary Alan Dordick is a managing attorney based in Beverly Hills, CA. The practice focuses on Construction, Employment, and General. Gary has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dordick Law Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Gary works from Beverly Hills, California and takes on construction matters across the region.

Gary A. Dordick of Dordick Law Corporation is a plaintiff trial lawyer with more than 150 jury trials to his name. His path to the courtroom was unconventional: he went straight from high school to law school, never attending college, and put himself through a four-year night program while working in a law office—starting in the file room. After passing the bar, he opened his own practice with no employees. Today, Dordick Law Corporation has three locations and more than 66 employees, including 20 associate attorneys—among them his wife, Nava, and three of his children, Michelle, Dylan, and Taylor. Mr. Dordick has been selected to Super Lawyers for over 20 consecutive years (2005–2026) and earned his 18th Top 100 recognition in 2026. He serves on the ABOTA Los Angeles executive board and has been its president since 2025, and he is a CAALA Hall of Fame inductee and past Trial Lawyer of the Year honoree. Known for record-setting results, he has secured landmark verdicts including $125 million (Ventura, 2016), $2.15 billion (Riverside, 2023), and $900 million (Los Angeles, 2024). He also founded Dordick Trial College, with proceeds benefiting Dana-Farber cancer research. legal profession.

Associations:Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2025 – 2025.Honors:2017 – Top 100 Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2021 – Top 100 Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2022 – Top 100 Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2024 – Top 100 Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2016 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2018 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2019 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal, 2020 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2021 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2022 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2023 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal; 2024 – Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California, awarded by Daily Journal.Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers from 2005.Top 100: Southern California Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers from 2007, 2008, 2011 - 2025.Recognized in Beverly Hills, California for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, TheBest Lawyers in America from 2001 - 2026.

Working with Gary on a construction matter

Gary A. Dordick of Dordick Law Corporation is a plaintiff trial lawyer with more than 150 jury trials to his name. His path to the courtroom was unconventional: he went straight from high school to law school, never attending college, and put himself through a four-year night program while working in a law office—starting in the file room. After passing the bar, he opened his own practice with no…

Who Gary represents

Gary reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, employment, and general matters in Beverly Hills and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Gary studied and practices

  • University of West Los Angeles

    J.D. · 1986

Jurisdictions

Gary's state bar admissions

  • Washington

    2026 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1987 · ACTIVE

Gary studied at J.D. in University of West Los Angeles.

Law school and academic background

Gary completed J.D. in University of West Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gary runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Gary's legal honors and published work

Gary has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Gary's professional memberships and bar associations

  • ABOTA Los Angeles Chapter Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Consumer Attorneys of California California State Bar Association

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Locations

Gary Alan Dordick's office in Beverly Hills

Gary's primary office is at 509 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dordick Law Corporation

509 S. Beverly Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Gary Alan Dordick — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Gary. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing construction attorneys in Beverly Hills.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Gary Alan Dordick — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gary usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Gary charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gary's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gary will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a construction attorney in Beverly Hills, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gary

Gary discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every construction matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gary confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Gary's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Gary Alan Dordick

  • How much does it cost to hire Gary for a construction case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gary walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Gary offer a free consultation?

    Gary charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gary's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Gary's current terms during booking.

  • How long do construction cases in California typically take?

    Simple construction matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gary gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Gary take my case if I'm outside Beverly Hills?

    Gary is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gary will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Gary?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gary will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Gary accepting new construction clients right now?

    Gary's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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