Paul Gavin is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1978. His practice is limited to Family Law. As a Certified Specialist in this area since 1988, he handles contested; often high conflict or difficult divorces and child custody cases as well as mediations and collaborative cases.

Gavin Law & Mediation Center is a client-centered Family Law firm that focuses on you. We listen to our clients.

Our Clients are our partners. We know California Family Law and litigation and mediation techniques. You know the facts of your case.

We help you understand the California Law as it applies to your case. We ask that you help us understand the facts of your case so that we can develop a strategy that is best for you and one that will help you end your case on reasonable terms.

In order to be very attentive and responsive to our clients, we do not accept every case. 

Attorney Paul E. Gavin has more than 32 years of experience and is known amongst lawyers as someone who works hard to settle a case out of court but who is also known as a ferocious litigator, when litigation is necessary.  

We understand how difficult family law matters are for our clients. With our proven, outstanding track record, and our personalized attention, we welcome the opportunity to confidentially discuss your present situation with us.