JAKE A. GELEGAN
Position:
AssociateJake has over 17 years of experience from the “ground-up” in the legal field. As an attorney, Jake has been representing various entities in both the public and private sector throughout California during his legal career; defending cases through trial in both state and federal courts. He has experience in a broad range of cases, including general liability, wrongful death, dangerous conditions and premises liability, automobile and trucking accidents, and government tort liability. He is also familiar with cases stemming from viral and bacterial outbreaks, fire loss, flood damage, and crop loss. In addition to his broad range of skill in civili litigation, Jake accumulated several years of practical experience in the handling of construction defect matters; including work on behalf of developers , general contractors, subcontractors, and court-appointed Special Masters.
Jake prides himself in staying in tune with the latest developments of his profession as a California lawyer through memberships in several legal and professional organizations. Among these are the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the California Bar Association, the Fresno County Bar Association, and the San Joaquin College of Law Alumni Association.
In addition to all state courts throughout California, Jake has also been admitted to practice before the United States District Courts of the Northern and Eastern Districts of California.
Jake is the proud father of four beautiful children with whom he loves to enjoy spending his time. Jake also loves traveling and getting outdoors to exercise and take in nature’s beauty. He is also an avid sports fan and a history buff.
Practices
- Automobile and Homeowner Bodily Injury and Property Damage Claims
- Commercial General Liability
- Construction Defect
- Professional Liability
- Complex Civil Litigation
Education
- California State University, Fresno, B.S. (2008)
- San Joaquin College of Law, J.D. (2013)
Memberships
- State Bar of California