Family Law

• Guardianship

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  Ms. Splaine is a partner in our Nevada office. A Philadelphia native, Ms. Splaine attended the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1997. Ms. Splaine then received her J.D. from Pennsylvania’s Duquesne University in 2000 and began practicing law in Philadelphia the same year. Ms. Splaine moved to Las Vegas in 2002 and has worked with LGC since 2004. Ms. Splaine practices in the area of civil litigation and is licensed in both Pennsylvania and Nevada. Ms. Splaine litigates construction defect, wrongful death, personal injury, and subrogation cases. She is also experienced in complex commercial litigation concerning closely held businesses and corporations.
• Restraining Order

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Mr. Lincoln’s current practice is focused on general civil litigation (product defect, personal injury, corporate disputes, employment, trust and wills, construction defect, business disputes), advising clients on all aspect of business formation and business legal issues and acting as an expert/consultant on legal malpractice and fee issues and mediating disputes. Mr. Lincoln is a credentialed mediator and has completed the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution course (40 hours) at Pepperdine School of Law.
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  LGC’s attorneys represent our construction clients in nearly every other type of legal service needed, including contract disputes, change order disputes, delay/disruption/acceleration claims, material disputes, licensing board issues, and many other areas.
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  Sometimes the most valuable property owned by a business or an individual is not real or personal property, but intellectual property. Just as with any other property, clients need to take measures to safeguard their intellectual property. LGC’s experienced attorneys can help clients navigate the complex issues inherent in intellectual property law to develop strategies to maximize our clients’ protections. LGC has counseled clients regarding...
• Unfair Competition
  Professional liability claims can be an unwelcome distraction to a business, as well as destructive to a professional’s reputation and career. LGC routinely represents a broad spectrum of professionals against many types of liability claims, including personal injury, financial injury, unfair competition, false advertising, contract disputes, partnership disputes, and breach of fiduciary duty allegations. Based on that experience, our attorneys are trained to pay special attention to the important nuances present in these complex cases, and work with our clients to develop strategies for optimal results.

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Litigation
  If litigation does occur, LGC’s trial attorneys are able to draw upon their significant experience in employment litigation to formulate effective strategies to maximize defenses and achieve the best possible outcome for our employer clients. LGC has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts in many different types of employment litigation, including...
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Real estate and property law can present complex issues that require careful consideration of statutes and regulations to maximize a property owner’s protections and, in the event disputes arise, require experienced litigators to protect a client’s interests. LGC provides counseling and litigation services to developers, property owners, landlords, and commercial lessors on a broad spectrum of property and real estate issues. From drafting contracts to litigating real estate disputes to handling unlawful detainer matters, LGC’s attorneys have the experience necessary to help clients navigate the murky waters of property and real estate law.
• Premises Liability
  Property owners are often targeted in premises liability cases after an injury due to a perceived dangerous condition on the property. In such cases, property owners need representation by an attorney who is familiar with the many defenses available in premises liability cases, has the experience to develop successful strategies for resolution, and has the ability to effectively defend the client at trial.
• Construction Litigation
  Since the firm’s founding in 1987, LGC has solidified itself as one of the premier construction law firms in California, Arizona, and Nevada. LGC’s attorneys have experience representing owners, developers, general contractors, builders, subcontractors, design professionals, material suppliers, and product manufacturers in nearly every aspect of construction law and litigation.
• Easement
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Madeline Ganley is an associate in LGC’s San Diego office. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2020 and her B.A. in Sociology and Psychology from the University of San Diego in 2017. Her practice areas include labor & employment, personal injury, insurance coverage, and general civil litigation.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Benjamin Franklin once wrote that nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. The certainty of one’s eventual passing is an unfortunate but necessary reality for everyone to consider and plan for. LGC’s trusts and estate attorneys have the experience necessary to advise our clients on strategies to maximize their wealth and protect their interests for future generations. We work closely with our clients to understand their goals, needs, and wishes, and tailor testamentary documents to best meet their situations.
• Wills
  Jill S. Chilcoat is a third-generation native San Diegan and has been with Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos since 2001. Jill was originally a summer clerk with the firm during law school and has remained with the firm ever since. Jill received her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Jill has developed a broad practice, including civil litigation focusing on insurance coverage, wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, employer liability, liquor liability, construction liability, Americans with Disabilities Act liability, class action defense, and many other areas of litigation. Jill also handles business consulting, compliance, and formation, wills and trusts, property tax matters, contracts, leases, and other non-litigation matters. Jill is admitted to practice law in all of the California courts and all of the Federal District Courts within California.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
• Probate

Finance Law

• Tax Law
• Debt Collection