About Galen

Galen Gentry is an attorney admitted to the California State Bar in 1990. He is currently the principal at Gentry Law Group, located in Woodland Hills, California. Gentry's practice encompasses various areas of law, including family law, business law, labor and employment law, real estate litigation, criminal defense, and child custody and support.

Gentry earned his Juris Doctor degree from Emory University in 1990 after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1984. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation for his legal career.

In his practice, Gentry handles a wide range of legal matters, particularly in family law, where he deals with divorce, alimony, and marital agreements. He also engages in business law, focusing on transactions and trademark issues. His experience includes representing clients in litigation, negotiations, and appeals, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of the legal process.

Throughout his career, Gentry has been admitted to practice in various courts, including the California State Courts and several U.S. District Courts. He has also been involved with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Gentry has held significant positions within professional associations, including serving on the Executive Committee of the Beverly Hills Bar Association's Litigation Section and chairing the Intellectual Property and New Media Section.

Gentry has received professional recognition, including an A-V rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is actively involved in community service, having been appointed to the Board of Directors of Gold Country Wildlife Rescue. His commitment to both his profession and community reflects his dedication to legal excellence and public service.

Education

Emory University

J.D. | Law

1987

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

B.A. | History

1980

Experience

Principal

Galen Gentry Law Group
1992

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1991
U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1995

Types of Cases Handled

Divorce Alimony Collaborative Family Law Community Property Law Marital Agreements Marital Property Distribution Palimony Paternity Post-Divorce Modification Premarital Agreements Business Transactions Internet Trademarks Trademark Infringement Trademark Litigation Labor and Employment Law Real Estate Litigation Criminal Defense Child Custody and Support

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations Appeals

Professional Associations

California Lawyers Association Family Law Section

Current

Consumer Lawyers Association Los Angeles

Current

Beverly Hills Bar Litigation Section

has membership of the Executive Committee 2009 - Current

Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce

has membership 2007 - Current

Consumer Lawyers Associaton of Southern California

has membership 1999 - Current

Beverly Hills Bar Intellectual Property and New Media Section

Chair 2010 - 2013