Daniel J. Gonzalez

Of Counsel

Los Angeles

dgonzalez@horvitzlevy.com 818.995.0800

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Commercial real estate developers, retailers, large construction firms, and public utility companies rely on Daniel Gonzalez’s proficiency as a leading provider of appellate solutions.

He has briefed and supervised the briefing in over 200 civil and criminal appeals and writ proceedings in the state and federal courts. He has argued as lead appellate counsel in a number of cases before the California Supreme Court, including Presbyterian Camp and Conference Centers, Inc. v. Superior Court (2021) __ Cal.5th __, which explained the liability of property owners for taxpayer funds used to suppress and investigate wildfires, and Prachasaisoradej v. Ralphs Grocery Co., Inc. (2007) 42 Cal.4th 217, which upheld the legality of profit-based compensation under California’s wage laws.

Daniel is formerly a partner at the firm, which he joined in 1984. Before joining Horvitz & Levy, Daniel was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Central District of California, Criminal Division, and before that, a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles.

Representative Matters

Issakhani v. Shadow Glen Homeowners Association, Inc. (2021)

Court of Appeal holds property owner not liable for failing to provide onsite parking to invitee

Lahijani v. Hakakian (2019)

Horvitz & Levy successfully defends judgment for defendant homeowner in personal injury action

Bamberger v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., et al. (2017)

Ninth Circuit rules for insurer in bad faith and coverage action.

Acqua Vista v. MWI, Inc. (2017)

California Court of Appeal reverses $24 million judgment against pipe supplier in construction defect case

Ralphs Grocery Company v. Midtown Shopping Center Associates (2015)

California Court of Appeal reverses judgment against Ralphs Grocery Company in landlord-tenant dispute.

Mobasser v. Yermian (2014)

California Court of Appeal vacates jury’s award of emotional distress damages and punitive damages in family business dispute.

Guo v. American Plus Bank N.A. (2013)

California Court of Appeal reverses fraud judgment against community bank.

Burlington Coat Factory v. Bella Terra Associates (2011)

California Court of Appeal upholds landlord’s interpretation of novel lease provision.

Huitt v. Southern California Gas Company (2010)

California Court of Appeal reverses $12.6 million judgment, including $10 million in punitive damages, and directs entry of judgment for defendant in failure-to-warn case.

Prachasaisoradej v. Ralph’s Grocery Co. (2007)

California Supreme Court holds that bonus plan based on overall store profitability does not violate labor laws.

Credentials

Education

Stanford University Law School
J.D., Order of the Coif, 1976
Georgetown University
B.S., magna cum laude, 1973

Clerkships

Hon. Joseph H. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1976-1977)

Bar Admissions

California
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

Professional Associations

Awards

“AV Preeminent” rated by Martindale Hubbell
Best Lawyers (2010-2023)
Super Lawyers (2012-2025)

Publications

Prachasaisoradej v. Ralph’s Grocery: Profit-Based Incentive Plans Given the Green Light (Jan. 2008) California Labor & Employment Law Review, Vol. 22, No. 1, p. 5

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