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Thomas E. Gniatkowski, Esq.
Thomas Gniatkowski, Esq. has been active as an arbitrator and mediator since 1986, when he began hearing matters for the San Diego Superior Courts. Although still an active practitioner, specializing in personal and work related injuries, each year his practice focused more and more on ADR. He has handled over 200 arbitrations and 600 mediations, both for the courts and privately. His areas of expertise include all types of Personal Injury, Breach of Contract, Real Estate, Fraud and Employment related matters. As an arbitrator, clients praise his thoroughness and impartiality. As a mediator, he is known to foster trust by developing an active dialogue with the parties. As one client commented, "He successfully closed a difficult case that I had little hope would resolve short of trial." Another attorney stated, "He is very good at letting people say their piece to help facilitate the settlement process."
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Sole practitioner, specializing in Personal Injuries and Workers Compensation (1977-Present)
  • Mediator for the US Postal Service (2000-Present)
  • Former Adjunct Professor at Western State School of Law (1988-89)
  • Mediator for the San Diego Superior Court (1994-Present)
  • Approved Arbitrator for Kaiser Permanente Arbitration Program
  • Served as Deputy Defense Counsel for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office defending the city in Personal Injury Auto, Premises and Civil Rights matters (1972-77)
  • Retired Major Judge Advocate General Corps, California National Guard; Served as Chief Defense Counsel for 40th Division; Former Military Judge.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J. D., Loyola of Los Angeles (1972)
  • B. B. A., St. John’s University, New York (1967)
  • Mediation Training, San Diego Mediation Center (1994)
  • Board Member Association for Conflict Resolution, San Diego Chapter
  • Member, California Dispute Resolution Council
  • Member, Southern California Mediation Association
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Personal Injury Matters including Work Related Liens
  • Business Contracts and Fraud
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Employment
  • Real Estate
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Mr. Gniatkowski was featured in the August 25th 2006 edition of the L.A. Daily Journal in “Verdicts and Settlements.”
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Mr. Gniatkowski enjoys golfing around the world, travel and screenwriter in progress.
LOCATIONS
  • San Diego County
  • Inland Empire
  • Orange County


Thomas E. Gniatkowski, Esq.
Thomas Gniatkowski, Esq. has been active as an arbitrator and mediator since 1986, when he began hearing matters for the San Diego Superior Courts. Although still an active practitioner, specializing in personal and work related injuries, each year his practice focused more and more on ADR. He has handled over 200 arbitrations and 600 mediations, both for the courts and privately. His areas of expertise include all types of Personal Injury, Breach of Contract, Real Estate, Fraud and Employment related matters. As an arbitrator, clients praise his thoroughness and impartiality. As a mediator, he is known to foster trust by developing an active dialogue with the parties. As one client commented, "He successfully closed a difficult case that I had little hope would resolve short of trial." Another attorney stated, "He is very good at letting people say their piece to help facilitate the settlement process."
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Sole practitioner, specializing in Personal Injuries and Workers Compensation (1977-Present)
  • Mediator for the US Postal Service (2000-Present)
  • Former Adjunct Professor at Western State School of Law (1988-89)
  • Mediator for the San Diego Superior Court (1994-Present)
  • Approved Arbitrator for Kaiser Permanente Arbitration Program
  • Served as Deputy Defense Counsel for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office defending the city in Personal Injury Auto, Premises and Civil Rights matters (1972-77)
  • Retired Major Judge Advocate General Corps, California National Guard; Served as Chief Defense Counsel for 40th Division; Former Military Judge.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J. D., Loyola of Los Angeles (1972)
  • B. B. A., St. John’s University, New York (1967)
  • Mediation Training, San Diego Mediation Center (1994)
  • Board Member Association for Conflict Resolution, San Diego Chapter
  • Member, California Dispute Resolution Council
  • Member, Southern California Mediation Association
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • Personal Injury Matters including Work Related Liens
  • Business Contracts and Fraud
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Employment
  • Real Estate
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
  • Mr. Gniatkowski was featured in the August 25th 2006 edition of the L.A. Daily Journal in “Verdicts and Settlements.”
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • In his spare time, Mr. Gniatkowski enjoys golfing around the world, travel and screenwriter in progress.
LOCATIONS
  • San Diego County
  • Inland Empire
  • Orange County