Gary M. Schumacher

Mr. Schumacher’s experience includes a wide range of matters including homeowner association practice, complex litigation, appeals, and construction/construction defect litigation. He has successfully argued cases before the California Appellate Courts. As a trial attorney, Mr. Schumacher was co-counsel for the plaintiff in a construction defect case in which the jury awarded plaintiff a verdict over $1 million dollars.  Mr. Schumacher concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, tort litigation, real property disputes, homeowner associations and estate planning.

Mr. Schumacher served as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Ventura County Superior Court.  He graduated in 1978 from the University of Santa Cruz with degrees in politics and history. He attended California Western School of Law and received his J.D. in 1981.

“Gary Schumacher is an excellent attorney — one of the best in my experience after having worked professionally for the courts.”

– Anonymous on Oct. 10, 2019 5 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDS THIS ATTORNEY - FINDLAW.COM

"Gary is easy to work with. His responses are timely and caring – recognizing that sometimes the client is emotional, tied to feelings and isn't ready to listen to applicable aspects of the LAW. Most of all Gary put the client in the driver's seat by giving options for action, advising of the risks and benefits, and then letting the client decide what the next step is and how quickly the family is prepared to perform the next task. Gary offers the necessary support to make closing of a Trust a rewarding experience.”

– Julie A. Leonard

 

Education:

California Western School of Law, San Diego, California, 1981 J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude

University of California, Santa Cruz, California, 1978 B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: History

University of California, Santa Cruz, California, 1977 B.A.
Major: Politics

Honors and Awards:

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Secured Transactions, Trusts & Wills & Federal Jurisdiction

California State Bar Association member since Dec. 30, 1981