Joel P. Gumbiner

Practice areas

Insurance Coverage, Construction Litigation: Business

Focus areas

Bad Faith Insurance, Insurance

Joel P. Gumbiner holds the position of a partner at Williams & Gumbiner LLP, situated in Marin County, California, which is located just to the north of San Francisco. With close to forty years of experience, Mr. Gumbiner specializes in matters concerning insurance, bad faith insurance law, and coverage. His clientele spans a diverse range, including individuals, commercial entities, and government bodies across California and the western states. His legal representation encompasses policyholders in various legal proceedings such as jury and bench trials, appeals, first party property insurance appraisals, and arbitrations.

Mr. Gumbiner is an alumnus of the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he was an esteemed member of the McAuliffe Honor Society. During his time there, he served as the Articles Editor of the USF Law Review and received recognition through the American Jurisprudence Award. His admission to practice law in California and the Federal Courts dates back to 1983.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Gumbiner has secured numerous substantial outcomes, reaching seven and eight figures, for his clients in cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith. He has also taken on roles as a court-appointed mediator, discovery facilitator, and arbitrator in both Marin County and San Francisco’s superior courts. In addition, he is certified by the Insurance Appraisers and Umpires Association to serve as a First Party Property Insurance Appraiser and Umpire in Appraisal proceedings. His distinction is further underscored by his consistent selection as a Northern California Super Lawyer since 2008.

Beyond his legal profession, Mr. Gumbiner actively engages with his community. He has been involved in coaching various youth sports teams and has dedicated the past 15 years to coaching his local high school’s Mock Trial team. His community involvement extends to serving on several boards, including his tenure as chairman of the board of trustees at Congregation Rodef Sholom’s religious school and his role as president of the Central Marin Pop Warner Football Association. Notably, he also contributes to the Marin County Bar Association and held positions on its Board from 2007 to 2015, including serving as President in 2013.