Gilliland & Gilliland is a boutique law firm on the 17th floor of the Westin Emerald Plaza in the heart of downtown San Diego. Douglas S. Gilliland is an experienced and aggressive trial lawyer with a record of handling many unique and high profile cases.
Mr. Gilliland litigates both criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts throughout California, Louisiana and Washington D.C. Mr. Gilliland’s cases include the first degree murder defense of Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s nephew, participation in the 4.85 billion dollar Vioxx Mass Tort Settlement, 22 count federal court white-collar acquittal of former Hollywood Emmy Award-winning producers, 1.75 million dollar San Francisco automobile accident settlement, 1.6 million dollar civil rights jury verdict for the Mission Beach officer-involved shooting, 2.1 million dollar Beverly Hills Matchmaker Verdict, 1.4 million dollar jury verdict and settlement against a former Mrs. America, her husband, attorney and bounty hunter for false imprisonment, immunity in the Randy “Duke” Cunningham Congressional Corruption Scandal, civil case for governmental corruption in the “Sex in the DA’s Office” case, defense of the filmmakers of BUMFIGHTS, the $400,000 settlement against the County of San Diego for the hog-tie death of a jail inmate, dismissal of a possession three-strikes case against a Calipatria State Prison Inmate, largest civil settlement against the FBI in the southern district for false arrest, and numerous settlements against other lawyers for legal malpractice, drug use and forgery.
Mr. Gilliland's cases have been covered in the United States on ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News Channel, Good Morning America, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Maryland Daily Record, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, San Diego Union Tribune and internationally on BBC, British G.Q., The Scotsman, The Times (London), Clarin (Buenos Aires), Dan Tri (Viet Nam), New Zealand Herald, Irish Independent, The Independent (London), Turkish Daily News, London Guardian, JTA, and Blick (Switzerland).
The firm limits the number of cases it takes each year, which allows Mr. Gilliland to work personally with each client on every case. This firm philosophy has resulted in a proven track record of success. Whether you are criminally accused or civilly injured, Gilliland & Gilliland has the trial experience and proven track record to get your case the respect and attention it deserves. Contact the firm directly for a consultation about your case.
