
Long Beach, CA
John Gilligan
Gilligan Frisco & Trutanich LLP
Divorce and Separation
John J. Gilligan, CFLS, has practiced family law for 39 years and handled over 7,500 family law matters. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from SUNY Brockport and his J.D. from Western State University, and holds a mediation credentia…
45 years' experience
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John J. Gilligan, CFLS, has practiced family law for 39 years and handled over 7,500 family law matters. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from SUNY Brockport and his J.D. from Western State University, and holds a mediation credential from Pepperdine Law School. He carries an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has authored four published appellate court decisions.
Contact Info
- Phone
- 562-495-9191
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- Website
- www.gftlawyers.com
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
Awards & Recognition
- Voted Super Lawyer for 10+ years
- AV rating (highest), Martindale-Hubbell
- Recognized as one of Top Attorneys in California
- Author of four Appellate Court decisions

Bar Number
- 97572
Education
- B.S., Political Science, State University of New York at Brockport
- J.D., Western State University
- Mediation credential, Pepperdine Law School
Service Offers
- Accepting New Clients
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